1. The Plymouth Brethren | Welcome! plymouth brethren Welcome! Photo credit Hugh Morton. The plymouth brethren Movement John Nelson Darby The Body of Christ. http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/

Site Search "I am the light of the world; he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." In recent years, several well-known Christian authors (including Tim LaHaye, Hal Lindsey, and David Wilkerson) have referred to the so-called Plymouth Brethren movement in their writings, renewing interest in this non-denominational Christian movement which originated in Ireland and England during the 1820s and 1830s. Plymouth Brethren ". John Nelson Darby (1800-1882) later wrote, "What gave rise to the existence of so-called Plymouth Brethren is the grand truth, the great fact, of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, to form the body of Christ into one; then the coming of the Saviour as the continual expectation of the Christian".* I trust this site will be a resource and blessing for persons who love the Lord Jesus (John 14:23), call on Him out of a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22), and hope for His coming (2 Thessalonians 2:1). Please feel free to browse . . . and to sign, view, or search our guestlog. Lord willing, I hope to continually publish more articles on this site from Showers of Blessing and other sources, so please come back and visit us again from time to time! * "What is the Unity of the Church?"

2. Brethren Online Brethren Online a resource of Christian materials, particularly for those belonging to the so-called plymouth brethren. Includes FAQ on Bible Study, articles and links These Christians have been called by many names - plymouth brethren being sometimes used they seek happy fellowship with all Christian brethren who love the Lord and seek to follow http://www.brethrenonline.org/

BrethrenOnline.org In the 1820's, a small group of Christians met in an attempt to return to New Testament simplicity. They took as their guide, not the creeds and religious traditions of the denominations around them, but rather the Bible. Through many growing pains and some setbacks, their spiritual example is alive and growing today. These Christians have been called by many names - Plymouth Brethren being sometimes used. But their true allegiance remains the Lord Jesus Christ, and they seek happy fellowship with all Christian brethren who love the Lord and seek to follow His word. FAQs Ecclesia A.D. Articles Books ... Dispensationalism HomeConnection Whats New? Jan 24, 2003 - we've changed the look of the home page Nov 17, 2002 - after being down for a couple of weeks, we now have a new Internet host (no criticism of the previous host - we just took a while getting things set up with the new host). We now have space to put some additional sermons online, so have a look. The two animated banners below describe the most important thing on this web site... what it means to be a Christian. If you do not have full assurance that God has forgiven your sins and you will go to heaven when you die, please click on one of the banners and read the material about the Gospel. This web site was accessed about 75,000 under previous names since August 1996

3. Plymouth Brethren FAQ "plymouth brethren" FAQ. Author Shawn Abigail. October 2001. Version 1.9. This Frequently Asked Questions list (FAQ) concentrates on the so called "Open Brethren" since this is the background of the http://www.brethrenonline.org/faqs/Brethren.htm

"Plymouth Brethren" FAQ Author: Shawn Abigail October 2001 Version 1.9 This Frequently Asked Questions list (FAQ) concentrates on the so called "Open Brethren" since this is the background of the author. However, an attempt is made to explain some of the positions of "Closed and Exclusive Brethren". This FAQ should not in any way be considered to be an authoritative document representing the view of any local church or any individual (including the author). At almost every point in this FAQ, you will find Brethren churches that will disagree or differ. Variation is even greater between different countries. The author could probably best be described as from the traditional end of the open Brethren in North America. Suggestions and corrections should be emailed to: Shawn Abigail This FAQ now has an official home page! You can see it at: http://www.brethrenonline.org Quite a number of brothers have sent me email with suggestions and additions. I would like to thank all who have helped build this FAQ. Changes - various corrections and a few additions Contents 1) Why are you producing this FAQ?

4. Plymouth Brethren Several articles on the plymouth brethren. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. The name plymouth brethren identifies several small Christian sects of common origin found in The polity of the plymouth brethren is congregational, following New Testament http://mb-soft.com/believe/txc/plymbret.htm

Plymouth Brethren General Information The name Plymouth Brethren identifies several small Christian sects of common origin - found in Britain, Europe, and the United States - that are conservative in theology and millenarian in outlook. The movement had its beginning in Ireland and England in the 1820s, Plymouth being a main center of activity. The most prominent early leader was John Nelson Darby (1800 - 82), who taught that Christ might return at any moment and in a "secret rapture" would take away the members of the true church to dwell in heaven. The polity of the Plymouth Brethren is congregational, following New Testament models. BELIEVE Religious Information Source web-site Our List of 1,000 Religious Subjects E-mail At their services there is neither a presiding minister nor a set form of devotions. In the absence of centralized authority there have been recurrent splits within the body, most notably in the Exclusive Brethren and the Open or Christian Brethren. It is estimated that their membership in the United States, where the sect has been active since the 1860s, is about 98,000. Conrad Wright Bibliography D J Beattie, Brethren: The Story of a Great Recovery Movement (1942); F R Coad, A History of the Brethren Movement (1968); H A Ironside, A Historical Sketch of the Brethren Movement (1985); H H Rowdon, The Origins of the Brethren: 1825 - 1850 (1967).

5. The Plymouth Brethren The plymouth brethren. Peter Blackwell (Brown Ph.D he plymouth brethren form a small separatist denomination that emphasizes the coming millenium, or end of the world http://www.victorianweb.org/religion/plymouth.html

The Plymouth Brethren Peter Blackwell (Brown Ph.D. '88), Rhode Island School for the Deaf [blackwell@powerres.com] he Plymouth Brethren form a small separatist denomination that emphasizes the coming millenium, or end of the world. According to Owen Chadwick's The Victorian Church , "They began first as a little extreme evangelical group in Dublin from 1827 that believed anyone may celebrate the Lord's Supper [administer Holy Communion] or preach, and received the name when the strange powerful ex- Anglican clergyman J. N. Darby went to Plymouth in 1830. In 1847-49 the Brethren divided, through Darby's rigidity, into Open Brethren and Exclusive Brethren, the latter holding no communion with others. At the best-attended services on 30 March 1851 there were in England and Wales 7,272 Brethren" (36n). Francis Newman (younger brother of John Henry , who was to become the famous Roman Catholic Cardinal Newman) had achieved first class honors in classics and mathematics at Oxford went to Dublin in 1827 to be private tutor to the household of Serjeant Pennefeather, a leading Irish lawyer. While there he met John Nelson Darby, a curate in the Church of Ireland and Pennefeather's brother-in-law. Darby had been meeting on Sundays with three other men, Dr. Edward Cronin, a convert from Roman Catholicism Francis Hutchinson, son of the Archdeacon of Killala, Sir Samuel Synge and John Gifford Bellet, a classics prizewinner from Trinity College, to "break bread" in a way they believed the early church did. Others began to join with them including, Lord Congelton, who hired an auction room for their growing Sunday meetings.

6. Plymouth Brethren plymouth brethren. Overview. Variants. General Considerations. Dispensationalism. Premillennialism. Premillennialism= Literal Teaching? Prophetic Language. The Nature of Prophecy. Old Testament Prophecy. Daniel 2 The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar The plymouth brethren, or simply "Brethren " began around 1827 by four individuals http://www.deusvitae.com/faith/denominations/brethrenpage.html

Plymouth Brethren On this page: Overview Variants General Considerations Dispensationalism ... Other Resources Overview The Plymouth Brethren, or simply "Brethren," began around 1827 by four individuals in Ireland came together to worship by themselves since they had difficulties with the "professed" churches of the day. They did not see the Scripture for the doctrines of the churches around them, and therefore began preaching this to other individuals. Many "gatherings" grew up throughout the United Kingdom, with the most well-known group being founded in Plymouth, England, from which the name "Plymouth Brethren" is given. The Brethren are known for simplicity in meeting and a "non-denominational" approach to their church; they are, however, best known for the origin in John Darby of the dispensational/premillennial belief system, incorporated today in Evangelical thought. Variants The Plymouth Brethren have had some division, notably over the nature of church discipline, whether a disciplinary action by one church was binding on all congregations or only those affected. The exclusive group, believing that the action was binding on all congregations has in its ranks the best known teachers, including John Darby; their position, however, led to more divisions, but most of those have been healed. The open group, believing that the action was only for those groups that were affected, are known more for their evangelism and such things. General Considerations Appendix A Baptism is for Remission of Sin and is Necessary for Salvation Appendix B: The Bread and the Fruit of the Vine ... Appendix D: Instrumental Music [debated within]

7. The Plymouth Brethren The plymouth brethren the origin of Watchman Nee's Local Church The plymouth brethren. Handbook of Denominations. in the United States plymouth brethren is a widely used, but generally unofficial, designation for a loose grouping of churches with http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/brethren.html

The Plymouth Brethren Handbook of Denominations in the United States Frank S. Mead Abingdon Press, 1995 Plymouth Brethren is a widely used, but generally unofficial, designation for a loose grouping of churches with early nineteenth-century roots in the British Isles. Within these churches, the common terminology is simply Brethren or assemblies or Brethren assemblies. The name "Plymouth" will be heard in frequently in casual conversation, but never appears in advertising, on signs, or in church bulletins. Outsiders combined the two words when the 1,000 member congregation in Plymouth, England, attracted notice with its active evangelism. In Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the word "Christian" has gradually replaced "Plymouth" for governmental purposes, but this change is less advanced in the U.S. The matter of names is a sensitive issue among Brethren, reflecting an historical emphasis on the unity of all believers. The movement arose in a highly sectarian age when closed Communion was practiced in most denominations. The early Brethren envisioned a basis for Christian unity - not in the ecumenical merging of denominations, but in forsaking denominational structures and names in order to meet simply as Christians, welcoming all who belong to Christ. The designation Plymouth Brethren in inconsisstent with this concept because it does not encompass all born-again Christians; the term Brethren by itself is not resented. The autonomy of the local congregation is another feature of the movement, coupled with the doctrinal understanding that a church is not a building, but the gathering of people who meet there.

8. Present Truth Publishers Publishers of plymouth brethren books and a monthly scripture newsletter http://www.presenttruthpublishers.com/

Keep, by the Holy Spirit which dwells in us, the good deposit entrusted. 2 Timothy 1:14 Present Truth Publishers 274 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527 USA Get the PTP Catalog Explains how to order books and papers from PTP. Thy Precepts Magazine Current and back issues of Thy Precepts Magazine in Adobe Acrobat Format. The Person of Christ Publications defending Christ's Glorious Person. Exposing evil teaching such as Apollinarianism as well as the denial that Christ had human personality. 19th Century Recovery of Pauline Truth Revelation 3:7-13 Books and Papers about the recovery of Pauline Truth beginning around the 1820s. The Kelly/Darby Parallel New Testament PTP Catalog # 9020 This book contains the New Testament Translations of William Kelly and JN Darby aligned side by side with references to W Kelly's textual notes in the back of the book. These were textual notes were gathered from many of Mr. Kelly's works. Holiness of Christian Fellowship series Books containing expositions of Scriptures bearing on the subject of the holiness of Christian Fellowship. Charts Charts on prophetic and other subjects Outlines Outlines on various scripture subjects Newer books and papers Two New Papers Defending the Human Personality of Christ An Affirmation of the Divine-Human Personality of the Person of Christ; His Human "I" and Human Will With a Note on His Impeccability.

9. Index Of /~bibles plymouth brethren bookstore out of Canada http://www.netrover.com/~bibles/

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10. The Plymouth Brethren The plymouth brethren. We leave it to the experts to sort through the differences. The plymouth brethren A Brief History. by Miles J. Stanford. http://withchrist.org/MJS/pbs.htm

The Plymouth Brethren The following page includes three papers written by Miles J. Stanford on the subject of the Plymouth Brethren (PBs)both the Open and Closed varieties. The Plymouth Brethren (often known throughout the world as Assemblies or Gospel Halls) are a small groups of Christians with a deep and rich history. The PBs should not be confused with any "Brethren" out of the Continental Free Church tradition, (such as the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Church, etc.), nor the Arminian Pentecostal Assemblies of God. For decades, the PBs reached out with their various needs to brother Miles Stanford by telephone and letter, yet often in pride and denial that they could be helped or ministered to by someone "outside" their Assembly system. However, it is often only an outsider who is in a position to evaluated conditions as they truly are, rather than how insiders represent them to be. Miles' burden was always that the PBs would discover the rich legacy of Pauline Dispensationalism established by the original founders of the movement. The green titles above and below are links to specific articles.

11. Plymouth Brethren | Balfour Declaration Cites this official statement issued by the British government in 1917, concerning a proposed home for the Jewish people in Palestine, in the context of Biblical prophecy. http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/balfour.mv?bf=1

12. The Plymouth Brethren Stanford on the subject of the plymouth brethren (PBs)both the Open and Closed varieties. The plymouth brethren (often known throughout the world as http://www.withchrist.org/MJS/pbs.htm

The Plymouth Brethren The following page includes three papers written by Miles J. Stanford on the subject of the Plymouth Brethren (PBs)both the Open and Closed varieties. The Plymouth Brethren (often known throughout the world as Assemblies or Gospel Halls) are a small groups of Christians with a deep and rich history. The PBs should not be confused with any "Brethren" out of the Continental Free Church tradition, (such as the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Church, etc.), nor the Arminian Pentecostal Assemblies of God. For decades, the PBs reached out with their various needs to brother Miles Stanford by telephone and letter, yet often in pride and denial that they could be helped or ministered to by someone "outside" their Assembly system. However, it is often only an outsider who is in a position to evaluated conditions as they truly are, rather than how insiders represent them to be. Miles' burden was always that the PBs would discover the rich legacy of Pauline Dispensationalism established by the original founders of the movement. The green titles above and below are links to specific articles.

13. Plymouth Brethren Emulators plymouth brethren Emulators. Thus far we have sought to depict the established Body life movements such as the plymouth brethren and some of its emulators. http://withchrist.org/MJS/pbemulators.htm

Plymouth Brethren Emulators (circa 1970) Miles J. Stanford The Little Flock Movement The late Watchman Nee was the Chinese founder and leader of the assembly-type movement named after the Brethren The Little Flock hymnalalthough it had no connection with the Plymouth Brethren movement. Having emerged in the early 1920’s, by 1950 there were some 200 assemblies established in China, with numbers of them spreading later into Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Nee sought to pattern the assemblies after the New Testament, and they turned out to be a combination of his extreme views, Darby’s closed views, Muller’s open views, and T. Austin-Sparks’ moderate views. The stress was on localityeach group an independent unit representing the Church in its particular area. In the larger cities, each assembly was to be in a different postal zone. Believers were required to attend the gathering in their particular home area or zone, none other. Like the Brethren, a number of the assemblies would congregate centrally from time to time for a weekend teaching conference. China being largely unevangelized, Nee formulated an extensive year-long program for training believers in evangelism and soul-winning. His further emphasis was that of growth based on the identification truths. His classic

14. The Brethren Writers' Hall Of Fame Life and Works of all major authors of dispensational works, mostly plymouth brethren but many Presbyterian and Lutheran. With works online, more samples of works, and links to similar sites. http://www.newble.co.uk/writers/

THE BRETHREN WRITERS HALL OF FAME Noted Biblical writers on dispensational lines - mostly of those known to the world as "Plymouth Brethren" and some others, persuaded that the theology they use is scriptural, including God's plan for Israel, and a credible scenario for all prophecy given by Scripture - it is to be taken literally wherever this is possible. In 1827, or thereabouts, a small group of Christians met in Dublin, then part of the UK, in an attempt to return to New Testament simplicity. They took as their guide, not the creeds and religious traditions of the denominations around them, but rather by the Bible. Led by J.N.Darby, through many growing pains and some setbacks, their spiritual example is alive and growing today. These Christians have been called by many names - Plymouth Brethren being sometimes used. But their true allegiance remains to the Lord Jesus Christ, and they seek happy fellowship with all Christian brethren who love the Lord and seek to follow His word and example. Below are some works of these brethren and others who also hold dispensational doctrine to be the only true way of interpreting Scripture. Note by Webmaster I have deliberately uploaded mostly only selections from the works noted. This gives me more time to upload more works, but may leave the reader frustrated! Should this cause you real concern, email me (see below) and I'll try to put the rest of the work on line. Suggestions, especially if accompanied by material, for improvements will be welcomed.

15. Colby Chapel An evangelical church that upholds the plymouth brethren movement. Lists church profile, beliefs, location, contact details and map, news, events and pastor's page. http://www.colbychapel.com/

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16. Plymouth Brethren - Godulike - An Irreverent Look At The Faith Industry plymouth brethren Trying to keep the path to salvation – and the ticket the heaven – simple. http://www.godulike.co.uk/faiths.php?chapter=78&subject=intro

17. Main Small Christian Assembly, non denominational and independent. Historical roots in the plymouth brethren movement. All are welcome. Includes worship schedule, photo gallery and map. http://www.bethanygospelchapel.ca

Home Who are we? Distinctives Schedule Home Who are we? Distinctives Schedule ... Statement of Beliefs

18. Plymouth Brethren - Godulike - An Irreverent Look At The Faith Industry plymouth brethren Trying to keep the path to salvation – and the ticket the heaven – simple. Sorry, there are currently no links for plymouth brethren. http://www.godulike.co.uk/faiths.php?chapter=78&subject=links

19. Mwtb.org Home Publisher and retailer of plymouth brethren authors and monthly Christian newsletter Moments for You http://www.mwtb.org/

About MWTB Statement of Faith FAQ Mailbag ... Daily Reading For: June 2nd, 2004 The daily reading from the Scripture Almanac is: Romans 2 The phrase to search for while reading is: "Written in their hearts ." Submit Answer The extra "Bible in a Year" reading is 2 Chronicles 35,36 Other Readings More Info Gospel Tracts We publish over 200 titles of attractive, effective, economical gospel tracts . With such a wide variety of messages to meet many needs, you will be sure to find just what you are looking for. You can read most of our tracts online, and share them through e-mail and e-cards. Moments For You Moments For You is our banner publication, a FREE quarterly Christian magazine featuring articles covering a common theme or topic. In addition to all of the latest issues, there are also more than fifteen years' worth of back issues online for you to read and share. You can get your FREE subscription by filling out a short request form MWTB Catalog Our online catalog of books, pamphlets, cassettes, videos, and more is updated daily. You can view, search, and order from it online Featured Items: Final Destiny by MacDonald, William

20. Plymouth Brethren | Related Sites Related Sites Page. John Rylands University Library Christian Brethren. The plymouth brethren A Brief History, by Miles Stanford. John Nelson Darby A Short Bio, by Larry Crutchfield. plymouth brethren Information Directory http://www.plymouthbrethren.com/relsite.htm

Related Sites Page The following web sites may interest our visitors. Inclusion on this list does not imply unqualified endorsement. General background and history sites: Plymouth Brethren Information Directory Powerscourt House and Gardens Bible study resources: Darby Bible for Palm Pilot and MS Windows CE Quick Verse Darby Bible for MS Windows Online Bible Download Site Christian Classics Library Online ... Bible Gateway (Online Search) Academic and current issue sites: Dallas Theological Seminary Constable Bible Study Notes Philadelphia Biblical University Emmaus Bible College ... Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds Bible prophecy sites: Southwest Radio Ministries Tim LaHaye Ministries Prophecy Today Jack Van Impe Ministries ... Israel in the News Mission sites: Gateway Pregnancy Center Pacific Garden Mission Wycliffe Bible Translators Chick Publications (Gospel Tracts) ... Back to the Bible Personal sites: My Brethren (Gordon Rainbow's site) Plymouth Brethren Roots (Dick Wyman's site) Brethren Online (Shawn Abigail's site) "Prove all things, hold fast the right" (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

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