»LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF 1689
This course is designed to be a basic examination of the London Baptist Confession of 1689. The purpose is to understand the Confession in its historical setting and its relevance to us today.
I cannot improve upon the words of C.H. Spurgeon as he sought to persuade his congregation of the importance of this document:
"This ancient document is a most excellent epitome of the things most surely believed among us. By the preserving hand of the Triune Jehovah we have been kept faithful to the great points of our glorious Gospel, and we feel more resolved perpetually to abide by them.
This little volume is not issued as an authoritative rule, or code of faith, whereby ye are to be fettered, but as an assistance to you in controversy, a confirmation in faith, and a means of edification in righteousness. Here the younger members of our church will have a body of divinity in small compass, and by means of the scriptural proofs, will be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in them.
Be not ashamed of your faith; remember it is the ancient Gospel of martyrs, confessors, reformers, and saints. Above all, it is the Truth of God against which the gates of hell cannot prevail. Let your lives adorn your faith, let your example recommend your creed. Above all, live in Christ Jesus, and walk in Him, giving credence to no teaching but that which is manifestly approved of Him, and owned by the Holy Spirit. Cleave fast to the Word of God, which is here mapped out to you.”
I can only say, “Amen”.
May the Lord bless you richly as you progress through this study!
Text(s): The London Baptist Confession of 1689 by Peter Masters
»COURSE PATH
Week of November 3rd, 2013
Lesson 1: Introducing the Confession - Part 1
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of November 10th, 2013
Lesson 2: Introducing the Confession - Part 2
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of November 17th, 2013
Lesson 3: Introducing the Confession - Part 3
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of November 24th, 2013
Lesson 4: Chapter 1 - Of the Holy Scriptures - Part 1
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of December 1st, 2013
Lesson 5: Chapter 1 - Of the Holy Scriptures - Part 2
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of December 8th, 2013
Q&A from Sunday, December 8th, 2013
LISTEN
Lesson 6: Chapter 2 - Of God and The Holy Trinity - Paragraph 1
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of December 15th, 2013
Lesson 7: Chapter 2 - Of God and The Holy Trinity - Paragraphs 2-3
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of December 22nd, 2013
Lesson 8: Chapter 3 - Of God’s Decree - Paragraphs 1-2
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of December 29th, 2013
Lesson 9: Chapter 3 - Of God’s Decree - Paragraphs 3-7
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of January 5th, 2014
Q&A from Sunday, January 5th, 2014
LISTEN
LISTEN
Lesson 10: Chapter 4 - Of Creation
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of January 12th, 2014
Lesson 11: Chapter 5 - Of Divine Providence - Paragraphs 1-3
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of January 19th, 2014
Lesson 12: Chapter 5 - Of Divine Providence - Paragraphs 1-7
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of January 26th, 2014
Lesson 13: Chapter 6 - Of the fall of man, of sin, and the punishment thereof
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of February 2nd, 2014
Lesson 14: Chapter 7 - Of God’s Covenant
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of February 9th, 2014
Lesson 15: Chapter 8 - Of Christ the Mediator - Paragraphs 1-4
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of February 16th, 2014
Lesson 16: Chapter 8 - Of Christ the Mediator - Paragraphs 5-10
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of February 23rd, 2014
Lesson 17: Chapter 9 - Of Free Will
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of March 2nd, 2014
Lesson 18: Chapter 10 - Of Effectual Calling
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of March 9th, 2014
Lesson 19: Chapter 11 - Of Justification
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of March 16th, 2014
Lesson 20: Chapter 12 - Of Adoption and Chapter 13 - Of Sanctification
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of March 23rd, 2014
Lesson 21: Chapter 14 - Of Saving Faith
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of March 30th, 2014
Lesson 22: Chapter 15 - Of Repentance Unto Life and Salvation
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of April 6th, 2014
Lesson 23: Chapter 16 - Of Good Works
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of April 13th, 2014
Lesson 24: Chapter 17 - Of the Perseverance of the Saints
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of April 20th, 2014
Lesson 25: Chapter 18 - Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of April 27th, 2014
Lesson 26: Chapter 19 - Of the Law of God
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of May 4th, 2014
Lesson 27: Chapter 20 - Of the Gospel, and of the Extent of the Grace Thereof
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of May 11th, 2014
Lesson 28: Chapter 21 - Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of May 18th, 2014
Lesson 29: Chapter 22 - Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - Paragraphs 1-4
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of May 25th, 2014
Lesson 30: Chapter 22 - Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - Paragraphs 5-8
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of June 1st, 2014
Lesson 31: Chapter 23 - Of Lawful Oaths and Vows
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of June 8th, 2014
Lesson 32: Chapter 24 - Of the Civil Magistrate
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of June 15th, 2014
Lesson 33: Chapter 25 - Of Marriage
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of June 22nd, 2014
Lesson 34: Chapter 26 - Of the Church - Paragraphs 1-4
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of June 29th, 2014
Lesson 35: Chapter 26 - Of the Church - Paragraphs 5-10
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of July 6th, 2014
Lesson 36: Chapter 26 - Of the Church - Paragraphs 11-15
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of July 13th, 2014
Lesson 37: Chapter 27 - Of the Communion of the Saints
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of July 20th, 2014
Lesson 38: Chapter 28 - Baptism and the Lord’s Supper - and Chapter 29 - Baptism
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of July 27th, 2014
Lesson 39: Chapter 30 - Of and the Lord’s Supper
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES
Week of August 3rd, 2014
Lesson 40: Chapter 31 - Of the State of Man After Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead - and Chapter 32 - Of the Last Judgment
OUTLINE
LISTEN
RESOURCES