A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (Rob Ventura)

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

Sample Chapter

A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689

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