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Backus, John Chester, D.D., LL.D a Presbyterian minister, was born at Wethersfield, Connecticut, September 5, 1810. He studied at Albany Academy, spent two years at Columbia College, and graduated from Yale College in 1830; studied law one year, and theology one year at New Haven, joining the Congregational Church there in the meantime; spent part … Continue reading “Backus, John Chester, D.D., LL.D”

Backus, Jay S., D.D a Baptist minister, was born in Washington- County, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1810. After pursuing a partial course of study at Madison University, he was ordained as pastor of the Church in Groton, N. Y., where he had :a successful ministry. He rendered great service during this period to his brethren … Continue reading “Backus, Jay S., D.D”

Backus, Isaac A.M., a distinguished Baptist minister, was born at Norwich, Conn., Jan. 9, 1724. In 1748 he was ordained pastor of a Congregational church in Titicut, Middleborough, Mass. In 1749 a number of the members of Mr. Backus’s church altered their sentiments with regard to baptism, and he at length united with them in … Continue reading “Backus, Isaac”

Backus, Charles D.D., an eminent Congregational minister, was born in Norwich, Conn., Nov. 5, 1749. He lost his parents in his childhood, but, as he early discovered a love of learning, his friends assisted him to obtain a liberal education. He graduated A.B. at Yale in 1769, and, after studying theology under Dr. Hart, of … Continue reading “Backus, Charles”

Backus, Azel D.D., president of Hamilton College, was born at Norwich, Conn., Oct. 13th, 1765. While yet a boy he imbibed infidel principles, but was reclaimed by the instructions of his uncle, the Rev. Charles Backus. He graduated A.B. at Yale in 1787. He was licensed in 1789, and succeeded Dr. Bellamy as pastor at … Continue reading “Backus, Azel”

Backus, Almond Luce a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Herkimer County, N. Y, Sept. 16, 1820. He was converted in 1838; was licensed to preach in 1843, and in 1856 entered the Genesee Conference. In 1.872 he was transferred to the North-west Indiana Conference, and in 1875 was granted a supernumerary relation, which he … Continue reading “Backus, Almond Luce”

BACKSLIDING The act of turning from the path of duty. It may be considered as partial when applied to true believers, who do not backslide with the whole bent of their will; as voluntary, when applied to those who, after professing to know the truth, wilfully turn from it, and live in the practice of … Continue reading “Backsliding”

Backsliders General references Lev 26:14-42; Deu 4:9; Deu 8:11-14; Deu 28:15-68; 1Ki 9:6-9; Deu 29:18-28; Deu 32:15-30; Jos 24:20-27; 2Ch 15:2-4; Ezr 8:22; Job 34:26-27; Psa 44:20-21; Psa 73:27; Psa 85:8; Psa 125:5; Pro 2:17; Pro 14:14; Pro 24:16; Pro 26:11; Jer 17:13; Eze 3:20; Eze 18:24; Eze 18:26; Eze 23:35; Eze 33:12-13; Eze 33:18; … Continue reading “Backsliders”

Backslider There are four Hebrew words applied to backsliding. 1. sug , ‘to go back:’ ‘the backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways,’ instead of God’s ways. Pro 14:14. 2. sarar , to act like a refractory heifer, that will not draw regularly in the plough: to which Israel is compared. Hos … Continue reading “Backslider”

Backslide (in Pro 14:14, , sug, to go back; in Hos 4:16, , salar’ to be refractory; elsewhere in the O.T. , shub, to return; in Heb 10:39, , to draw back). SEE APOSTASY. 1. This term popularly denotes a falling off or defection in matters of religion; an apostasy, Act 21:21; 2Th 2:3; 1Ti … Continue reading “Backslide”