In this seminar, we examine what it means to be a Baptist church. We’ll look at Baptist distinctives through the lenses of history (including major events in Baptist history that happened right here in Philadelphia), the storyline of scripture, and the New Hampshire Confession of Faith.

Resources:

Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ ed. Thomas Schreiner and Shawn Wright

Don’t Fire Your Church Members – Jonathan Leeman

Going Public: Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership – Bobby Jamieson

The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement – Anthony Chute, Nathan Finn, and Michael Haykin

The Church: The Gospel Made Visible – Mark Dever

Understanding Baptism – Bobby Jamieson

Understanding the Congregation’s Authority – Jonathan Leeman

 

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