Why we use the First London Baptist Confession (instead of the 1689)

On this episode of Your Calvinist Podcast, Keith shares the story of why their church chose to adopt the First London Confession (1644/1646) instead of the more popular Second London Confession (1689).

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[jacobbyarlay]

Like this comment for a Tom Ascol interview!

[ReformedStudent]

Hey guys, please be praying for Dr. James White as I think that he is in the hospital for an emergency surgery (I heard this from his latest debate opponent Jimmy Akin)!

I look forward to listening to this episode :)

[willIV]

1689 Federalist here. Keith, you're my favorite 9/10ths of the Ten Commandments guy of all time. Functionally, the Progressive Coventental guys operate much more like sabbatarians than most evangelicals, and I do appreciate that about them.

[TubeVision]

Remember often the confessions were written to address theological error of its day. It was noted that the 1LBCF didn't prevent the error of Thomas Collier, leading to need for 2LBCF expandion along with larger tensions with paedobaptist, 2LBCF was intended to also establish the Particular Baptists were orthodox and weren't Annabaptist.

[alicehanson]

I used to think that Cultish had the best podcast opening, but I can definitely say now that Your Calvinist has the best podcast opening theme out there.

[andrewdempster]

Even as someone who holds very strictly to the 1689 and its views on federalism/covenant theology. I still just can’t help but love this guy! He just seems so nice.

[TheJj]

A yes for Dr. Ascol also would love to see a conversation between you, a 1689 federalist and a classic covenantalist have a dialogue. The conversation may prove helpful for reformed Baptist still working through the issue.

[physicsphantasam]

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[WHATEVERYOUD]

This episode is just what I need. I was looking for a reformed Baptist confession that I agree with 100%. this confession I heard you mention it. I read it and 100 percent agree with it. I WANTED to know more so thanks for this. Your awesome brother.

[tjblanchard]

Presbyterian (OPC) and Westminster full-subscriptionist here… I really appreciate your clarity on disagreements regarding covenant theology. Too many particular/reform baptist have no idea how to deal with our interpretation of the covenants. Respect!

[hamtramckchronicles]

As regarding the Sabbath, Hebrews 4 is clear. The Christian Sabbath is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Our rest is not only IN Christ, our rest IS CHRIST!

[markdakel]

Excellent idea for the audio book of the confession.
I look forward to having access to the resourse.

[TheNet]

just read the 1644. thank you for this video!

[The_Reformed_Confederate]

Love the idea of you having Dr. Ascol on the show!

[bigdw]

Bro. Keith, you expressed the very reasons I give my 1689 brethren about why I'll stick with the 1646. And I think it's a little unfortunate that the 1689 LBCF is called the Second when it really isn't an expansion of the first. In many ways, the 1689 is a whole other document altogether that looks more like the Westminster Confession of Faith than the 1st LBCF.
And as far as the "Christian Sabbath" goes, I'm so thankful it isn't a day, especially the Lord's Day. As a pastor, that's my most busy and tiring day. 🙂

[jorgeb]

I also agree with “Progressive Covenantalism”. It definitely makes more sense than the other theological systems. The book you mentioned, “Kingdom through Covenant”, is very helpful, I read the whole thing and you’re right it is a big book.
God bless you brother, keep up the good work.

[Savedbygrace]

Dr Scott Callaham would be another great interview! Watched him a few times on The Polite Leader and he’s so kind and knowledgeable. So much theological knowledge and surprisingly versatile in music as well. 👍👍👍

[ModernTimePaladin]

After reading Carl Trueman's Crisis of Confidence last week, I, as an elder, have been considering helping our church be more confessional. I am thankful that this video pop up. I share the same views (Reformed, Baptistic, Sabbath is Christ) so First LCF sounds ideal next step. Such a practical idea of 52 articles incorporated in Sunday readings! Thanks and PTL

[nonanonymous]

I recognize that cover! Shoutout to Particular Baptist Press in Springfield 16:15 !! I got a free copy of this as soon as it was printed.

[tristinbihn]

I actually really have been wanting this video for so long. Thank you so much Pastor Keith!