Confession of Faith (1689)The Confession of Faith (1689), also known as the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, or the Second London Confession of Faith (2LCF), is a Particular Baptist confession of faith. It was written by English Baptists who subscribed to a Calvinistic soteriology as well as to a non-Westminsterian covenantal systematic theology. Because it was revised by the Philadelphia Baptist Association in the 18th century, it is also known as the Philadelphia Confession of Faith.
Baptist covenant theologyBaptist covenant theology, also known as Baptist federalism, or even 1689 federalism, is the historic Baptist conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall structure of the Bible. It sees the theological concept of a covenant as an organizing principle for Christian theology.
General BaptistsGeneral Baptists, sometimes called Arminian Baptists, are Baptists that hold to the doctrine of general atonement (belief that Jesus Christdied for all humanity). General Baptists have produced two major confessions of faith: The (1660), and the Orthodox Creed (1679). Henry Denne, Thomas Grantham and Daniel Taylor were some of the greatest theological figures for the General Baptist strand in England.
Covenant theologyCovenant theology (also known as covenantalism, federal theology, or federalism) is a biblical theology, a conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall structure of the Bible. It is often distinguished from dispensational theology, a competing form of biblical theology. It uses the theological concept of a covenant as an organizing principle for Christian theology.
Five Points of CalvinismThe Five Points of Calvinism constitute a summary of soteriology in Reformed Christianity. Named after John Calvin, they largely reflect the teaching of the Canons of Dort. The five points assert that God saves every person upon whom he has mercy, and that his efforts are not frustrated by the unrighteousness or inability of humans.
Infant baptismInfant baptism, also known as christening or paedobaptism, is a Christian sacramental practice of baptizing infants and young children. Such practice is done in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches, various Protestant denominations, and also in other denominations of Christianity. The practice involves baptizing infants born to believing parents as a means of initiating them into the Christian faith.
Confession of Faith (1644)The Confession of Faith (1644), also called the First London Confession of Faith (1LCF), is a Particular Baptistconfession of faith. History and EditionsThe 1LCF—officially called: A Confession of Faith of Seven Congregations or Churches of Christ in London, which are commonly (but unjustly) called Anabaptist—emerged amidst the turbulent political and religious landscape of 17th-century Britain.
Salvation in ChristianityIn Christianity, salvation (also called deliverance or redemption) refers to a state that a human being can attain through the grace of God by accepting Jesus Christ and having faith. Although Christian denominations disagree on exactly how a person achieves salvation, most agree on the importance of following the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, believing that Jesus died and miraculously rose again, and recognizing that Jesus is the Son of God or God the Son.Reformed ChristianityProtestant denominational familyReformed Christianity, also called Calvinism, is a major branch of Protestantism that began during the 16th-century Reformation. In the modern day, it is largely represented by the Continental Reformed, Presbyterian, and Congregational traditions, as well as parts of the Anglican, Baptist and Waldensian traditions, in addition to a minority of people belonging to the Methodist faith (known as Calvinistic Methodists).BaptistsDenomination of Protestant Christianity
ArminianismArminianism is a theological tradition within Protestantism that emerged in the early 17th century and is based on the ideas of the Dutch Reformed theologian Jacobus Arminius and his followers, known as the Remonstrants. Dutch Arminianism was one of the first structured responses to Calvinism doctrines, particularly their interpretation of predestination.
CreedIcon depicting Emperor Constantine (center) and the Fathers of the First Council of Nicaea (325) as holding the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381A creed, also known as a confession of faith, a symbol, or a statement of faith, is a statement of the shared beliefs of a community (often a religious community) which summarizes its core tenets. Many Christian denominations use three creeds: the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, the Apostles' Creed and the Athanasian Creed.
Baptist covenant theologyBaptist covenant theology, also known as Baptist federalism, or even 1689 federalism, is the historic Baptist conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall structure of the Bible. It sees the theological concept of a covenant as an organizing principle for Christian theology.General BaptistsGeneral Baptists, sometimes called Arminian Baptists, are Baptists that hold to the doctrine of general atonement (belief that Jesus Christdied for all humanity). General Baptists have produced two major confessions of faith: The (1660), and the Orthodox Creed (1679). Henry Denne, Thomas Grantham and Daniel Taylor were some of the greatest theological figures for the General Baptist strand in England.Covenant theologyCovenant theology (also known as covenantalism, federal theology, or federalism) is a biblical theology, a conceptual overview and interpretive framework for understanding the overall structure of the Bible. It is often distinguished from dispensational theology, a competing form of biblical theology. It uses the theological concept of a covenant as an organizing principle for Christian theology.Five Points of CalvinismThe Five Points of Calvinism constitute a summary of soteriology in Reformed Christianity. Named after John Calvin, they largely reflect the teaching of the Canons of Dort. The five points assert that God saves every person upon whom he has mercy, and that his efforts are not frustrated by the unrighteousness or inability of humans.Infant baptismInfant baptism, also known as christening or paedobaptism, is a Christian sacramental practice of baptizing infants and young children. Such practice is done in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches, various Protestant denominations, and also in other denominations of Christianity. The practice involves baptizing infants born to believing parents as a means of initiating them into the Christian faith.Confession of Faith (1644)The Confession of Faith (1644), also called the First London Confession of Faith (1LCF), is a Particular Baptistconfession of faith. History and EditionsThe 1LCF—officially called: A Confession of Faith of Seven Congregations or Churches of Christ in London, which are commonly (but unjustly) called Anabaptist—emerged amidst the turbulent political and religious landscape of 17th-century Britain.Salvation in ChristianityIn Christianity, salvation (also called deliverance or redemption) refers to a state that a human being can attain through the grace of God by accepting Jesus Christ and having faith. Although Christian denominations disagree on exactly how a person achieves salvation, most agree on the importance of following the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, believing that Jesus died and miraculously rose again, and recognizing that Jesus is the Son of God or God the Son.Reformed ChristianityProtestant denominational familyReformed Christianity, also called Calvinism, is a major branch of Protestantism that began during the 16th-century Reformation. In the modern day, it is largely represented by the Continental Reformed, Presbyterian, and Congregational traditions, as well as parts of the Anglican, Baptist and Waldensian traditions, in addition to a minority of people belonging to the Methodist faith (known as Calvinistic Methodists).BaptistsDenomination of Protestant ChristianityArminianismArminianism is a theological tradition within Protestantism that emerged in the early 17th century and is based on the ideas of the Dutch Reformed theologian Jacobus Arminius and his followers, known as the Remonstrants. Dutch Arminianism was one of the first structured responses to Calvinism doctrines, particularly their interpretation of predestination.CreedIcon depicting Emperor Constantine (center) and the Fathers of the First Council of Nicaea (325) as holding the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381A creed, also known as a confession of faith, a symbol, or a statement of faith, is a statement of the shared beliefs of a community (often a religious community) which summarizes its core tenets. Many Christian denominations use three creeds: the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, the Apostles' Creed and the Athanasian Creed.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.