Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Campbell's Hardshellism

The following are areas where Alexander Campbell tried to win the favor of the Hardshells (Hyperists) on the one hand, and where he alienated them on the other.

Campbell's Hardshellism

1. His anti mission stance.

2. His views that the "Great Commission" had been fulfilled.

3. His belief that the miracles and gift of tongues was intimately connected with the life of the "Great Commission."

4. His belief that it was wrong for pastors to have salaries or to receive monetary support.

5. His belief that theological schools were unscriptural.

6. His belief that bible distribution was unscriptural.

7. His belief that passing out gospel tracts was unscriptural.

8. His belief that the Baptist Confessions should be not followed or endorsed (with some).

9. His belief that the Baptist denomination needed to be 'reformed.'

10. His belief that most Christians, even Baptists, were part of "Mystery Babylon" and "Anti-Christ."

11. Against musical instruments in worship.



Campbell's anti-Hardshellism

1. His belief that regeneration was only through the word and never by the Spirit alone.

2. His belief that regeneration followed, rather than preceded, faith.

3. His belief that no spiritual influences were at work upon the sinner prior to his regeneration.

4. His disbelief in a "call to the ministry."

5. His ridiculing the "experiences" of "regeneration" among the Hardshells.

6. His ridiculing Hardshell preachers for their "spiritualizing" of scriptures.

7. His ridiculing the "ignorance" of the Hardshell ministry.

8. His ridiculing the Old Baptist Confessions (with some).

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