An ancient Waldensian confession of faith states that their preachers were required, before being ordained, to memorize the gospels of Matthew and John, all the Epistles, and a good part of the writings of Solomon, David and the prophets. Of course that was necessary in their day, before the invention of the printing press. After … Continue reading The achilles heel of reference Bibles
Waldensians
Why isn’t this happening today?
A.D. 1199.— It is stated that at this time the Albigenses, who were one church with the Waldenses, had so increased in the earldom of Toulouse, that, as the papists complained, "almost a thousand cities were polluted with them." With this the lord of St. Aldegonde concurs, when he says: "That notwithstanding Peter de Bruis … Continue reading Why isn’t this happening today?
Lollard Conclusions, 1394
1. That when the the Church of England began to go mad after temporalities, like its great stepmother the Roman Church, and churches were authorized to by appropriation in divers places, faith, hope, and charity began to flee from our Church.... 2. That our usual priesthood which began in Rome, pretended to be of power … Continue reading Lollard Conclusions, 1394
Waldensian Confession of Faith of 1120 AD
1. We believe and and do firmly hold all that which is contained in the twelve articles of the symbol, which is called the Apostles Creed, accounting for heresy whatsoever is disagreeing and not consonant to the said twelve articles. 2. We believe that there is one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 3. We … Continue reading Waldensian Confession of Faith of 1120 AD
The way of peace
Forty-five years ago I was picking up my mail in a village post office when I heard two older men reminiscing about the war. Somehow the subject of Mennonites came up. “Mennonites!” one of them said angrily, “They should all be lined up against a wall and shot!” The other agreed. This was at a … Continue reading The way of peace
The bishops condemned by God
It is the tendency of British historians to consider religious movements in England to be largely independent in origin. Lollardy is a case in point. Despite its similarities to the Waldensian movement on the continent, it is generally seen as the result of the teaching of John Wycliffe. I have no desire to diminish in … Continue reading The bishops condemned by God
La Nobla Leyçon – X
There is a brief rehearsal in this lesson, Of three laws which God gave to the world; The first law directeth men who have judgement and reason, To know God, and to pray to his Creator. For he that hath judgement, may well think with himself, That he formed not himself, nor anything else: Then … Continue reading La Nobla Leyçon – X
La Nobla Leyçon – IX
But herein is clearly manifest the malice of those men, That they which will curse, lie, and swear, He that will frequently put his money to usury, kill, and whore, And avenge himself on those which hurt him; This they say is a good man, and to be accounted faithful. But let him take heed … Continue reading La Nobla Leyçon – IX
La Nobla Leyçon – VIII
But at the feast of Pentecost he remembered them, And sent them the Holy Ghost, which is the Comforter, And taught the disciples by divine doctrine, And they understood the language and the Holy Scripture, And then they remembered what he had said. They spoke without fear of the doctrine of Christ, They preached both … Continue reading La Nobla Leyçon – VIII
La Nobla Leyçon – VI
And he called the apostles and commanded them To go through the world, and teach all nations, To preach to Jews and Greeks, and all mankind, To drive away devils, and heal the sick, To raise the dead and cleanse the lepers, And to do to others as he had done to them; To possess … Continue reading La Nobla Leyçon – VI
Flatlander Faith 