17th century Particular Baptist divines addressing modern souls…
In the doctrine of definite atonement, the atonement's scope is both infinite and particular. Christ's sacrifice, made for the Father's elect, is seen as a purposeful act, not a general gesture. This theological perspective, grounded in the Second London Baptist Confession, emphasizes the singular redemption of those God has chosen, challenging misconceptions of universal inadequacy.
Theology Proper explores the doctrine of God, highlighting His trinitarian nature and the distinction between His shared attributes and incommunicable ones. This understanding emphasizes the unique and infinite character of God, which surpasses human comprehension.
Throughout the history of the church, controversies of religion have repeatedly forced the church to clarify what she believes, why she believes it, and by what authority those beliefs are established. These controversies, ancient and modern, demonstrate why Chapter 1 of the 1689 Confession begins where it does. The supreme judge in all matters of religion is not tradition, experience, or ecclesiastical authority, but the Word of God itself.
Christ is not brought down to us in the Supper; by the Spirit, we are lifted to commune with Him by faith where He reigns.
This article is part of an ongoing series of confessional exposition through the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, seeking to recover its theology for the instruction and stability of the modern church.
“Kiffin’s life embodies the sober courage of the early Particular Baptists: principled, confessional, and unyielding where Christ alone is Lord of the church.”
Benjamin Keach stands as one of the most formative pastor-theologians among the English Particular Baptists.
“The fallen world in which we live has no shortage of barriers to embracing truth…But Christianity is not a religion of private intuition or personal improvisation. It is a God-revealed faith…”
Many today still long for something more than spiritual entertainment. You may be weary of a faith that feels shallow, church that feels like a performance, and teaching that doesn’t hold up when life falls apart. For too long we assumed that the size of the crowd meant the Spirit was at work. We mistook emotional moments for spiritual growth. But when the storm came, we found our roots were shallow…
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