Confessions clarify and articulate what a church believes, providing a consistent framework for teaching, worship, and fellowship. The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, for example, addresses crucial doctrines such as salvation, the covenants, the church, and the ordinances (baptism and the Lord’s Supper). It also grounds its claims in Scripture, ensuring that the Bible remains the final authority.
Reformed
What is a Reformed Baptist Church?
Some years ago a number of churches began to emerge, calling themselves “Reformed Baptists.” Since then the elders and members of these churches have been asked time and again such questions as, “What is a Reformed Baptist?” and “What are you trying to reform?” Many find it difficult to answer such questions in a concise and effective manner. Some simply say, “We are what Baptists used to be!”