The 1689 Baptist Confession gives us an extensive doctrine of sola scriptura. This is a glorious inheritance from our Baptist forefathers. We must not truncate its meaning or significance.
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The Effects of Sin in the Unconverted – 1689 6:4 | Sam Waldron
The reality of total depravity means that the sins which people commit are not mistakes or glitches in an otherwise good person. No, the Confession draws the opposite conclusion.
The Solidarity of the Human Race in Sin – 1689 6:2-3 | Sam Waldron
It is this solidarity in Adam that explains so much that otherwise would be inexplicable. Why does every human sin? What are the odds of that? Why does the Scripture say that men are born sinful and go from the womb speaking lies?
The Origin of Sin -1689 6:1 | Sam Waldron
The first sin consisted in the transgression of law. Adam, according to the Confession, violated both the general obligations of the law written on his heart and the specific and specially revealed command regarding the tree when he fell.
Where is the Sabbath in the Early Church? (Pt.3) | Jon English Lee
Continuing our series on the Sabbath, this post will look at the thought of the early church father Justin...
Questions Flowing from Divine Providence – 1689 5:5-7 | Sam Waldron
The special object of God’s care in the world is not the nation of Israel. It is not even the good old USA. It is rather the church of Jesus Christ.
What Difference Does it Make What I Do? – 1689 5:2-7 | Sam Waldron
It does matter what we do because God’s providence does not ignore or over-ride second causes and conditions but works through them. Certain actions on our part will have certain results.
Where is the Sabbath in the Early Church? (Pt. 2) | Jon English Lee
Ignatius demonstrates the growing tendency for Christians to separate themselves from Jewish customs and advocates a distinctively Christian practice of Lord’s Day gathering.
Of Divine Providence – 1689 5:1 | Sam Waldron
We may recognize and rest in a divine superintendence of history that controls and directs to a good end every detail of our lives.
What To Do When We Go Pt.1 | Tom Nettles
Those who repent unto the forgiveness of sins are the true candidates for baptism.