Christianity is a virtue that everyone who observes the writings of the Bible should acknowledge. Richard Overton became a Christian but had no orientation to a specific church. His urge of reading the Bible and doing what it advocates for, grew daily. He was inspired to analyze the inner meanings of what the Bible says and translate it to the people of God.
Churches contradicted on what they understand the Bible and practice. Prayers were held differently, services executed variously and also clothes meant for church were not uniform. Style varied but Richard chose the General Baptist church where he attended services and went for prayer. He told Christians that the life of a human being is so precious hence when one dies, it only means that it is his human body and soul that have died, but the person will resurrect on the day Jesus is coming again.
The Presbyterian Church did not agree with Richard and had their understanding. This led to division of churches and even competition over resources. Overton could write and he wrote many pamphlets that condemned other churches that they should have prophecy in them to know what God wants from them.
According to Overton, the churches tended to take God for granted as they even disobeyed his teaching about offerings. Tithe offering is supposed to focus on the things God has put you through and therefore you thank him for His mercy. Whatever is made from the offering should be used to serve the Lord and not pay officials as other churches do.
The activist insisted that it was against the Bible for church members to give tithes only for the money to be used to pay the state official. This led to the officials and the community at large to react differently to some of the comments Overton had put across. This was not easy for him and he later found himself in jail. The arrest came after his defeat.
God continued giving him strength to overcome the challenges in life. He took his time while in prison to write more pamphlets to inspire people. He indulged in politics to prove to people how the government was corrupt. He argued the corruption is the greatest enemy of the development of a nation. People will continue to get oppressed by the corrupt government if they do not stand up and revolt.
Prison life taught him many lessons which he recalled always. When he finally came out of prison, he and his friends attended a meeting where officials were addressing the nation on matters of the constitution and the nation. Overton stood up and rejected the provisions of the leaders. Commotion was all over and the meeting ended.
This led to Richard Overton forming a group and writing another pamphlet which was contrary to what the government was saying. On the release of his book, he was looked for all over the region to come and defend his book and withdraw it afterwards. Richard was presented before the panel but he denied having owned the book or having access to it. He was arrested again to wait for trail. The court agreed to release him and he flew to England and updated his book. His life history is not known from that time.
Churches contradicted on what they understand the Bible and practice. Prayers were held differently, services executed variously and also clothes meant for church were not uniform. Style varied but Richard chose the General Baptist church where he attended services and went for prayer. He told Christians that the life of a human being is so precious hence when one dies, it only means that it is his human body and soul that have died, but the person will resurrect on the day Jesus is coming again.
The Presbyterian Church did not agree with Richard and had their understanding. This led to division of churches and even competition over resources. Overton could write and he wrote many pamphlets that condemned other churches that they should have prophecy in them to know what God wants from them.
According to Overton, the churches tended to take God for granted as they even disobeyed his teaching about offerings. Tithe offering is supposed to focus on the things God has put you through and therefore you thank him for His mercy. Whatever is made from the offering should be used to serve the Lord and not pay officials as other churches do.
The activist insisted that it was against the Bible for church members to give tithes only for the money to be used to pay the state official. This led to the officials and the community at large to react differently to some of the comments Overton had put across. This was not easy for him and he later found himself in jail. The arrest came after his defeat.
God continued giving him strength to overcome the challenges in life. He took his time while in prison to write more pamphlets to inspire people. He indulged in politics to prove to people how the government was corrupt. He argued the corruption is the greatest enemy of the development of a nation. People will continue to get oppressed by the corrupt government if they do not stand up and revolt.
Prison life taught him many lessons which he recalled always. When he finally came out of prison, he and his friends attended a meeting where officials were addressing the nation on matters of the constitution and the nation. Overton stood up and rejected the provisions of the leaders. Commotion was all over and the meeting ended.
This led to Richard Overton forming a group and writing another pamphlet which was contrary to what the government was saying. On the release of his book, he was looked for all over the region to come and defend his book and withdraw it afterwards. Richard was presented before the panel but he denied having owned the book or having access to it. He was arrested again to wait for trail. The court agreed to release him and he flew to England and updated his book. His life history is not known from that time.
About the Author:
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