"I am always struck by the relevance of the latter part of Isaiah 54 and the early portion of 55. Isaiah 54 speaks of "all your sons will be taught by the Lord" and this we have seen in the early Quakers. Chapter 55 then gets to our day:"
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Ellis Hein left a comment for Christian Young"Welcome, Christian, to the NFF website. I hope you will take the opportunity to tell us something of yourself and your situation in Germany."
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post Do You Believe..."That is a very good question Ellis and I am pleased that you asked. I could have been clearer so thank you.
I do not mean using scripture like many do, that is to say, by proof texting. We can find backup for almost anything if we do that. We may…"
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post Do You Believe..."Your answer has been bothering me ever since you put it up. Today, I see two things that need clarifying.
If you can be deceived in following the light of Christ within you, you can be deceived in your understanding of the scripture (which must be…"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post Do You Believe..."I agree absolutely, the primary authority is immediate and personal revelation but it must be backed up by scripture other wise we are on shaky ground as the enemy seeks to deceive us. Well most of us, some claim they cannot be deceived but by…"
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post Do You Believe..."You have highlighted, by enlarged type, part of Barclay's 2nd proposition. But do not ignore that part you have left in 10 point type, namely: "for as by the inward testimony of the Spirit we do alone truly know them, so they testify, that…"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post Do You Believe..."Ellis wrote "There is no secondary authority; not scripture, not priesthood, and not Church tradition. We do not need to consult a second opinion."
Then hear what Barclay wrote in Apology and see that your view is not Quaker:
§VI. In…"
Ellis Hein posted a blog postDo You Believe...
“Ellis, do you believe in…?” I have been asked this question concerning many different “objects of belief:” God, Jesus, scripture, etc. But when I was recently asked “Do you believe in the Devil?” as an admonition to look at scripture as our safeguard against the wiles of Satan, I deemed it appropriate to make a thorough explanation.So, first, lets look at that phrase, “do you believe in...?” To believe in Jesus, for example, means to encounter his power and authority (as creator) and to accord…See More
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"Thank you for the references to sanctification that you have posted. The subject was very important to Fox, him being a holiness teacher primarily, although he also performed other roles like evangelist and apologist. This quotation by him is…"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"I have copied and pasted it on this page to help compare. Thank you Ellis.
Alhough a friend of the truth, yet your mind goes out from the truth and is strong in the flesh and the deceit. You live in lust, which darkens your understandings, and in…"
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"OK, here is the original from the Cambridge edition of Vol. i of Fox's Journal. Note: the heading supplied in Brenda's quote comes from Hall Worthington, not from Fox. It is not clear that this is a letter to a particular individual,…"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification""Sanctification is something accomplished by the Holy Spirit and subdues (for some) or destroys (for others) the sin nature. These are seen as separate works of grace. And the means of these graces are various and numerous."
Such…"
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"OK, I have heard from Hall Worthington and I apologize for any disparaging thoughts concerning this quote. It comes from the Cambridge Journal, Vol. I, p.95. Hall says that volume is available for download on his website."
Ellis Hein commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"OK, I have written to Hall Worthington to see if I can run down the source of the quote Brenda posted in her comment above"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"Okay it does but you have to scroll down. No ideas why It does not work for you.
In full:
To a Convinced, but not Purified Friend:
Although a friend of the truth, yet your mind goes out from the truth and is strong in the flesh and the deceit. You…"
Brenda Redshaw commented on Ellis Hein's blog post George Fox on Sanctification"The link works but does not lead to the writing I quoted. Will do some searching."
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Do You Believe...
“Ellis, do you believe in…?” I have been asked this question concerning many different “objects of belief:” God, Jesus, scripture, etc. But when I was recently asked “Do you believe in the Devil?” as an admonition to look at scripture as our safeguard against the wiles of Satan, I deemed it appropriate to make a thorough explanation.…
ContinuePosted on 3rdMo. 7, 2018 at 13:30 — 5 Comments
George Fox on Sanctification
Per a recent discussion, I have looked at what George Fox had to say about Sanctificaion. My search terms were “sanctification,” “sanctify,” and “sanctified.” The greatest density of Fox’s statements occurred in Vol. III, but the terms are found throughout his writings.
- Vol. III --- 183 hits
- Vol. V --- 76 hits
- Vol. VI --- 59 hits
- Vol. VIII – 36 hits
- Vol. I --- 23 hits
- Vol. VII --- 20 hits
- Vol. II --- 18 hits
- Vol. IV…
Posted on 2ndMo. 27, 2018 at 0:58 — 13 Comments
George Fox and Romans 7
Following a lengthy discussion, Brenda Redshaw (of this site), asked me to look into what Fox had to say concerning Romans chapter 7. In searching for “Rom. vi” or “Rom. 7” I turned up very few references. So I turned to searches for the concepts or phrases Fox used when he identified Romans 7 in his writing. There may be a better approach, or I perhaps could have used better phrases. I hope all readers will do their own searches and contribute what they find of significance. Here is what I…
ContinuePosted on 1stMo. 26, 2018 at 13:35 — 51 Comments
Limited Time Offer of Free Tapes of Lewis Benson Lectures
Anne Olsen, of this site, has discovered a set of tapes containing more than 10 lectures of Lewis Benson. The date on the tapes is 1982. You will need an 8-track player to play these or need to have them converted to digital format.
Anne has offered to pay shipping. I am saying that this might apply to shipping in U.S. If you are outside the U.S. you should contact Anne regarding shipping.
If no one wants these tapes, they will be pitched. Anne no longer has equipment to listen…
ContinuePosted on 1stMo. 23, 2018 at 13:34 — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (39 comments)
- At 15:23 on 7thMo. 6, 2011,
Tom Smith said… We have been in the Minneapolis area for about a year. My major connection with NFF is that for 3 years we attended Manasquan MM with Lewis Benson. My father was a pastor in Indiana YM (FUM) and a missionary in Jamaica and Kenya. He was a student of Friends history and tried to convey the living Christ 24/7. We moved to NJ after my PhD in Science Ed and became "convinced" "unprogrammed" Friends especially with Lewis and other members there. I have been a member or "active attender" in FGC, FUM, Independent(Beanite), EFCI, and Conservative Meetings.
We are now "retired" near our daughter and her family.
- At 12:14 on 7thMo. 7, 2011,
Peter Glass said… Hello Ellis,
I haven't yet met or known about Tom Smith, but am looking forward to perhaps meeting with him.
Thanks for the information!
Peter
- At 7:28 on 7thMo. 11, 2011,
Stuart Masters said… Dear Ellis,
Thank you for your welcome. Just read your piece on the Lord's Prayer. Appreciated it!
Blessings,
Stuart.
- At 2:34 on 7thMo. 22, 2011, Peter Glass said…
Hello Ellis,
b.t.w I emailed Tom Smith, but haven't received a reply yet. I'll track him down somehow, as he sounds like an interesting contact.
Regards,
Peter
- At 17:28 on 7thMo. 22, 2011,
Allistair Lomax said… I'll put it to the other members of the site committee to see what they think?
Paul and Mike, any comments to this suggestion?
- At 8:54 on 7thMo. 26, 2011,
Kenneth Schroeder said…
- Hi Ellis. As I am a bit isolated here in Portugal, and have no meeting to attend, I am always looking for other ways to surround myself with Quakers. Aside from the Bible and my Quaker Reader, the internet seems to be the best way to do that. I am sure NFF will be a help to me, and I hope to contribute to the mission of NFF as well. Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to communicating with you in the future.
- At 14:00 on 9thMo. 3, 2011, Peter Kennedy said…
- Greetings from Scotland Ellis. I have been a Quaker for just over 20 years and am saddened that some British Quakers do not seem to be interested in the words of George Fox and the early Quakers, they see them as being secondary to their Quakerism. How often do we hear the words of early Friends quoted in ministry? Fox said that Christ had come to teach his people himself, but we rarely hear his teachings or name in ministry either.
- At 19:25 on 9thMo. 4, 2011, Peter Kennedy said…
- I've been to one NFF meeting a few years back - in Edinburgh. I work in Employabilty - supporting those with disabilities, mental health or substance misuse to get or maintain their employment.
- At 15:53 on 9thMo. 5, 2011,
Stephanie Stuckwisch said… Hi Ellis,
No, it's not my work. It's the abalone inlay on the peghead of my mountain dulcimer. The luthier is Janita Baker.
Stephanie
- At 22:35 on 9thMo. 11, 2011, Stephanie Stuckwisch said…
- Sorry, Ellis. It's rosewood. The luthier told my walnut is too soft for an inlay.
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