Baptist Confessions of Faith
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Confessions of Faith have always been important to Baptists. While not approaching the status of creeds, nonetheless they have played a very significant role in Baptist life. More important to Baptists today is their role in helping us plumb the depths of Baptist History.
Where else do we find a consensus of Baptist Doctrine from a particular time frame? Not in the writings of just a few voices from the past nor of some modern historians who write with a bias, but in the doctrinal confessions of the era.
It is with that intent that this page is presented for your perusal. What was the consensus of Southern Baptists from 1845 until the present?
You are invited to answer the question for yourself.
Simply click on the Confession you wish to browse.
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Suggested Reading:
- By His Grace and for His Glory;A Historical, Theological, and Practical Study of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life by Thomas J. Nettles
Baptist Confessions, Covenants, and Catechisms edited by Timothy and Denise George
- Baptists and the Bible by L.Russ Bush and Thomas J. Nettles
The Axioms of Religion by E.Y. Mullins
Baptist Confessions of Faith by William Lumpkin*The 1742 Philadelphia Confession of Faith is identical to the 1689 London Confession except for 2 additional articles - the 2 additional articles are all that are shown at this link.