In Question 8, we discussed how God is one. He is one God that stands alone as our Sovereign. In Question 9, we see that our one God is multiple “persons”. Question 9 then requests, “How many persons ...  Read More

Last time with question 7, we discussed some core characteristics of God. The 1695 London Baptist Catechism gave some great characteristics/attributes of God. This was determined from clear scripture ...  Read More

These attributes and characteristics of God show his majesty and uniqueness. Each attribute could be each own post, but maybe in another series. As the catechism told us before, our existence revolves...  Read More

Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 1:13 that what he teaches and was heard from Him was in accordance to the sound teaching grounded in the confidence and love in Christ Jesus. He continues later on in 2 Timo...  Read More

...be encouraged that the holy scriptures are set apart as God’s Word. We can have assurance of these amazing truths, and that we are commanded to partake in the reading and hearing of God’s Word. Let...  Read More

Scripture is God’s certain standard or “rule” for faith and obedience. Where do we learn what faith is and amounts to? Where do we learn what obedience is and amounts to? Scripture, the 66 inerrant bo...  Read More

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2:10 and his surrounding context of that verse, that we are led by the Spirit to see Christ. Paul tells us that we know Christ through His crucifixion. It is through Jes...  Read More

The 1695 Catechism continues with question two by asking “Should everyone believe there is a God?” It is a great follow-up to “who is the greatest being?” If God is the greatest being, then everyone s...  Read More

The 1695 Baptist Catechism comes in a question-and-answer format to help the reader learn. Each question and answer helps progress the narrative of scripture and our understanding of it in a systemati...  Read More

Baptists who have researched the rich history behind their denominations know that historical Baptists were often a confessional people. Baptists did their best to stand firm in the Word of God, holdi...  Read More

The Bible speaks of many individuals who wrestle with God as they struggle. Sometimes these struggles are due to the consequences of their sin. Other times the struggle is with the sovereign will of ...  Read More

The Bible is quite clear on the importance of deep genuine relationships. Some passages speak of the reward and consequences on the choice to seek wise men:“Where there is no guidance, a people falls...  Read More