Description
For centuries, Baptists have published confessions of faith as formal statements of their beliefs. Chief among these is the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. This doctrine statement is a spiritual treasure trove worthy of our fresh attention. In this new study, more than twenty contributors unpack its timeless biblical truths, 'things which are most surely believed among us' (Luke 1:1). Our prayer is that the Lord will use this volume to richly edify and sanctify His people worldwide, and to assist the churches in pursuing biblical holiness and doctrine purity. May these labors send God's people back again and again to the Bible, which is—as the confession states—the 'only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience' (1.1).
Includes contributions from:
Earl M. Blackburn
Brian Borgman
Dave Chanski
David Charles
Jason Ching
Victor Claudio
Jim Domm
Gary Hendrix
Steven Hofmaier
Jeff Johnson
Mitch Lush
Lee McKinnon
John Price
Mike Renihan
John Reuther
Mark Sarver
James Savastio
Jeffery Smith
Rob Ventura
Calvin Walden
Sam Waldron
Austin Walker
Jeremy Walker
Endorsements
Biblically rooted, theologically carefully and engagingly written, this work is also consistently warm in its tone and practical in its application, authored as it is by pastors who are committed to the biblical truths that the Confession teaches.
----Robert Strivens, Pastor, Bradford–on–Avon Baptist Church, Wiltshire, UK & former Principal, London Seminary
In a most attractive, readable and scholarly way this rich volume presents historic Christianity as Baptists have absorbed it and been confessing it for the last 333 years in this grand statement of our best Confession of Faith. This book is a tremendous achievement.
----Geoff Thomas, Conference Speaker and author, Aberystwyth, Wales
Table of Contents
Editor's Preface
Editor's Acknowledgments
Contributors
Introduction
A Historical Overview
Letter to the Reader
Chapter 1: of the Holy Scriptures
Chapter 2: of God and the Holy Trinity
Chapter 3: of God's Decree
Chapter 4: of Creation
Chapter 5: of Divine Providence
Chapter 6: of The Fall of Man, of Sin, and of The Punishment Thereof
Chapter 7: of God's Covenant
Chapter 8: of Christ the Mediator
Chapter 9: of Free Will
Chapter 10: of Effectual Calling
Chapter 11: of Justification
Chapter 12: of Adoption
Chapter 13: of Sanctification
Chapter 14: of Saving Faith
Chapter 15: of Repentence Unto Life and Salvation
Chapter 16: of Good Works
Chapter 17: of the Perserverance of the Saints
Chapter 18: of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation
Chapter 19: of the Law of God
Chapter 20: of the Gospel, and the Extent of the Grace Thereof
Chapter 21: of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
Chapter 22: of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day
Chapter 23: of Lawful Oaths and Vows
Chapter 24: of the Civil Magistrate
Chapter 25: of Marriage
Chapter 26: of the Church
Chapter 27: of the Communication of the Saints
Chapter 28: of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Chapter 29: of Baptism
Chapter 30: of the Lord's Supper
Chapter 31: of the State of Man After Death, and of the Ressurection of the Dead
Chapter 32: of the Last Judgment
Product Details
Title: A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689
Author: Rob Ventura
Publisher: Mentor
Pages: 568
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
ISBN: 9781527108905
