How are Reformed Baptists Different from other Baptists?

[mattpease]

As a Reformed Baptist, you hit pretty much all the major points of distinction. I would also add a few distinctive elements that flow out of Covenant theology:
-Salvation as union with Christ
-A more sacramental view of Baptism
-An emphasis on Christ's three-fold office (Prophet, Priest and King)
-The Law/Gospel distinction
-A rejection of pietism an revivalism
-A preference for congregational singing vs. bands and special music

I would argue that Reformed Baptists are much closer in theology and practice to conservative Presbyterian/Reformed folks (OPC, PCA, URCNA) than we are to Dispensational or broadly evangelical-type Baptists. There is also a marked difference between adhering to all of Reformed theology and those who hold to Calvinism, usually tacked on to an otherwise Dispensational theology.

Believe it or not, Reformed Baptists (originally known as "Particular" Baptists) originally made up the majority of Baptists in the United States, and especially in the Southern Baptist Convention (most of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's original faculty had been educated at Princeton, which is Presbyterian).

[toddvoss]

I am always amazed at your ability to succinctly and precisely summarize these types of differences.

[mikeheath]

Excellent summary! I can confirm a lot of this from my own experience in both types of congregation.

[jackiefields]

What a lot of research you must have done to create this video! I truly appreciate it!

[thebestSteven]

These videos are so helpful. I'm sure they aren't perfect, but I've never found someone who gives such an unbiased and clear cut summary of different theologies as you. Keep up the good work.

[brantleyrider]

Thank you for this and your other video on Reformed Baptists, good stuff!

[wyattreeves]

I consider myself reformed friendly. I’m definitely not reformed but I understand there points and do appreciate what they believe and stand for though we may be different in a lot of ways. I do believe we can still get along and work together to glorify God in everything

[BirdDogey]

Very interesting. I'm not a Baptist in any form but I do agree with a number of their practices/positions.

[KWmsChildOfGod]

Traditionally most Baptists have no idea what you just said. They do know once saved always saved, saved before baptism, the Lords Supper is a remembrance (because it’s stamped in the wood of the table), and that premillennialism means we won’t be here.
All American churches need catechisms for their congregations.
Excellent video!
(I was raised Baptist, but moved to a small town so now I’m Global Methodist.)

[alphatyrant]

Well it may not be an exhaustive list, but it is certainly a good one. Thank you for the breakdown of the differences. It’s something I’ve been trying to wrap my mind around for years and this has helped clear it up a bit for me. While I grew up in dispensational churches, I have found myself lean ing towards a more reformed view on many of these issues. I’m not 100% certain, but this at least helps me see what I’m looking at.

[williamthompson]

Thank you for your study and exposition - as usual

[RyanWilliamsonJesusIsKing]

Very good breakdown on the traditions of men.
Would be interesting to see a comparison of Baptist tradition to 1st century Christian practices.

[anthonyprose]

I’ve been waiting for this video for about 4 years! In fact, I think I told you when I met you!

[hannahbrand]

Yes they. You have hit the key points. Being a reformed Baptist this is great.

[OnlyDudeAround]

Another great video! Will be using it to explain my views to people asking what I mean by reformed Baptist

[zachhawkins]

Thank you again Ready to Harvest for your carefully, well-executed presentation of the church! You are greatly appreciate as your presented research has been so very helpful to us Christians in better understanding our different but fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Christ bless!

[Befdero]

I see all the beliefs are aligned to what I believe in . Thank you brother.

[NomosCharis]

Led worship in a 1689 LBC church for 5 years. You hit every major distinction perfectly. Well done 👍

[donaldmurphy-of]

If anyone is interested in reading about how the early church worshiped read Saint Justin Martyr (110AD) letter. He explains in detail what happens at a Christian service.

[MikeV]

I love these denominational explorations because they help me sort out what my own doctrines are and aren't. For instance, it's useful to me to recognize places where I agree more with the Reformed Baptist and others where I agree more with other Baptists, even though I'm neither.