The Disagreement Between Reformed Baptists and Presbyterians on Baptism

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Where Agreement Already Exists Both Reformed Baptists and Presbyterians generally affirm: Thus the dispute is not about the gospel, but about how the covenant community is marked. The Core Disagreement The question is whether the children of believers belong visibly to the covenant community. Presbyterians argue: Reformed Baptists argue: Possible Paths Toward Reconciliation While the …

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The New Man vs. Sinners in Zion: Ephesians 4:24

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Delivered at a church in California 3/29/1995 Premise: The new man is created in righteousness and true holiness Supposition: If true holiness is emphasized, then false holiness can exist The existence of a false profession False Professors exist outside of the church False Professors exist inside of the church The existence of false professors outside …

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London Baptist Confession Chapter 10, “The Effectual Call”

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What is meant by an “effectual call”? Effectual calling is a theological term referring to the sovereign, internal act of God’s Spirit drawing specific individuals (the elect) to salvation in Christ and cutting them off from the world, then having them brought into God’s family. Unlike a general gospel call [external call which can be …

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