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click for details		TO THE JUDICIOUS AND IMPARTIAL READER: An Exposition of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith James M. Renihan BAPTIST SYMBOLICS: VOLUME TWO To the Judicious and Impartial Reader is an exposition of what is popularly known as the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, a document translated into many languages and used by churches around the world for almost 350 years. The Exposition seeks to illuminate and explain the theology of the Confession by setting it into its historical and theological context. It examines relevant primary source expositions of Scripture and theological treatises from the post-Reformation and Puritan eras, including the writings of the men who subscribed to it. Modern readers will be able to discern how the first churches to publish the Confession understood its doctrines and practices. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Foreword Abbreviations Introduction The Epistle UNIT ONE: First Principles Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures Chapter 2: Of God and of the Holy Trinity Chapter 3: Of God’s Decree Chapter 4: Of Creation Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence Chapter 6: Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the Punishment Thereof UNIT TWO: The Covenant Chapter 7: Of God’s Covenant Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator Chapter 9: Of Free Will Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling Chapter 11: Of Justification Chapter 12: Of Adoption Chapter 13: Of Sanctification Chapter 14: Of Saving Faith Chapter 15: Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation Chapter 16: Of Good Works Chapter 17: Of Perseverance of the Saints Chapter 18: Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation Chapter 19: Of the Law of God Chapter 20: Of the Gospel, and of the Extent of the Grace Thereof UNIT THREE: God-Centered Living: Freedom and Boundaries Chapter 21: Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience Chapter 22: Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows Chapter 24: Of the Civil Magistrate Chapter 25: Of Marriage Chapter 26: Of the Church Chapter 27: Of the Communion of Saints Chapter 28: Of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Chapter 29: Of Baptism Chapter 30: Of the Lord’s Supper UNIT FOUR: The World to Come Chapter 31: Of the State of Man after Death and of the Resurrection of the Dead Chapter 32: Of the Last Judgement The Appendix Concerning Baptism APPENDICES Appendix A: Outline of the Second London Confession of Faith Appendix B: A Necessary Distinction: Christ as God and Christ as Mediator Appendix C: An Index to Richard Muller’s Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS "To the Judicious and Impartial Reader is a trove of theological insight and research that situates the Second London Confession in its early modern context. Illuminated by documents and debates of the period, Dr. Renihan shines welcomed light on this important confession of faith. His diligent labors will benefit future generations of Reformed Baptists but it will also serve many others who profess the Westminster Confession and Savoy Declaration. Detailed in its analysis, thorough in its scope, and aimed at the heart, Dr. Renihan’s work is must-reading." -J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology Reformed Theological Seminary | Jackson, Mississippi "James M. Renihan presents here a magisterial exposition of the Second London Confession of 1677/1689— the most influential confessional document in Baptist history. A work of solid scholarship and genuine theological retrieval, destined to become a classic. Highly recommended!" -Timothy George, Distinguished Professor | Beeson Divinity School of Samford University General editor of the 29-volume Reformation Commentary on Scripture. "This well-researched and historically sensitive exposition offers readers an indispensable guide to the Second London Baptist Confession. In clear, convincing fashion James Renihan explains what the Confession’s language would have meant to its original readers, excavates the various backgrounds which informed its composition, and points contemporary readers towards a fresh appreciation of both the Confession itself and the faith it sets forth. In doing so, Renihan successfully locates seventeenth-century English Calvinistic Baptists within the wider tradition of Reformed Protestantism with which they would have identified." -Dr. Matthew C. Bingham, Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Church History | Oak Hill College "We are indebted to James Renihan for this masterful study of the 1689 Confession in its original historical context. His insights, drawn largely from primary sources and the fruit of more than twenty years of teaching on the Confession, illuminate and explain the text in a most helpful and edifying manner. We are led to understand the controversies of the 17th century, many of which are still relevant today. While we are grateful to Dr. Renihan for his labours in historical theology, he reminds us that the ultimate goal is not veneration of the Confession itself; it is a means of leading us back to the Scriptures, to worship and adore the Lord and rejoice in our great salvation. There is much here to profit the reader." -Bill James, Principal | London Seminary "While not a Reformed Baptist myself, I have long appreciated the 2LBCF as a key artifact of Baptist history and theology. Its commitment to historic Christian orthodoxy and its bold proclamation of the formal and material principles of the Reformation, sola scriptura & justification by faith alone, are in and of themselves enough to recommend it as a model of a reformational and catholic (small c!) spirit. When we recognize this spirit alongside the confession’s doctrinal precision and clarity and its exposition of congregational credo-baptist distinctives, we see that it is a confession- al model for all Christians, Baptist and non-Baptist alike. James Renihan’s careful consideration of this foundational seventeenth century text elucidates its doctrinal beauty, truth, and goodness and brings it to bear on us today. Through retrieving this early Baptist statement of faith, Renihan aids all traditions in their pursuit of biblical and theological fidelity." -Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson, Professor of Religion | Dean of Theology, Arts, and Humanities Oklahoma Baptist University "This book is required reading for anyone who wants to understand seventeenth reformed theology in general or what it means to be a reformed Baptist. The exposition of the confession sets it in its historical context and illuminates its meaning using the sources of the doctrine summarized in it. It also explores the structure of the confession expertly. Modern Baptists are theologically diverse to the point of confusion in many cases and this study of our origins can help bring clarity to the question of what it means to confess the faith of our forefathers. It is a must read for anyone interested in Baptist theology." - Craig A. Carter, Research Professor of Theology Tyndale University. "In this second volume on Baptist Symbolics, Dr. Renihan gives us his “contextual historical exposition” of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. Renihan allows us to hear the discussions of the authors of our Confession as they endeavored to align themselves with historical confessional biblical Orthodoxy. He examines the words and phrases of the Confession with incisive clarity and relevance to our own current situation. Here we learn how to express biblical catholicity while humbly holding to our baptistic convictions that Renihan explains, defends, and endorses with convincing cogency." -Alan Dunn, Pastor | Grace Covenant Baptist Church Flemington, New Jersey "James M. Renihan in his To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: A Contextual-Historical Exposition of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith has given to the Christian world a veritable exegesis of our Confession. This is the fruit of our beloved brother’s love for Christ, Church, Scripture, and Confession – in that order – and I greatly regret not having this book before, especially since it has been my privilege to study and teach the Confession to the church which I serve. No Reformed Baptist should again teach the Confession before reading this marvelous Exposition." -Francisco Orozco, Pastor | Iglesia Bautista Reformada Professor | Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua Mexico "James Renihan states, “I have made a conscious decision (with a few exceptions) not to interact with modern interpretations of the theological statements of the seventeenth century confessions which may differ from my own conclusions. The aim of this book is not primarily polemic but rather explanatory. From my perspective, the key question is what did the confession mean?” He has been faithful to his purpose and the result is a rich, comprehensive work of historical and systematic theology worthy of a lifetime of study and meditation. His engagement with the complete milieu of theological writing, beginning with the Particular Baptists of the seventeenth-century and including the Puritan literature that would have most influenced them, sets the confession in its most original doctrinal context and yields a rich and faithful engagement with the treasure of doctrinal truth so clearly expressed in it. He has given a four-fold structure to the entire confession, shown the logic of doctrinal connection between the heads within each of the four divisions, and shown the inner-connections within each paragraph of the various heads. Renihan also has incorporated the genre of “pious meditations” on the family of confessions to which the Second London Confession belongs and has thus been enabled to turn doctrine into devotion without becoming disconnected from the rigorously developed propositions of divine revelation. This work should be a consistently consulted treasure of truth-centered theological instruction and grace-centered, Christ centered, God-centered spiritual formation." - Tom J. Nettles, Louisville, KY 1689NE jr44 BRAND NEW TITLE- RELEASED IN JANUARY 2023 SGCB Price: $33.00 (list price $45.00) ORDER ALONG WITH 'THE VINDICATION OF THE TRUTH: AN EXPOSITION OF THE FIRST LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION' SGCB Price: $55.00 (list price $77.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES ORDER WITH OUR TRILOGY OF EXPOSITIONS OF THE 1689 LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH SGCB Price: $84.00 (list price $128.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE EXPOSITIONS BY RENIHAN, WALDRON & VENTURA
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		THE 1689 LONDON CONFESSION OF FAITH In Booklet Form THIS IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT WITH NO PLANS TO PRINT AT THIS TIME. SORRY!! Here is the unabridged edition of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith that has been produced for years by the brethren at Grace Baptist Church of Carlisle, PA. Chapters are as follows - Of the Holy Scriptures Of God and the Holy Trinity Of God's Decree Of Creation Of Divine Providence Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and of the punishment thereof Of God's Covenant Of Christ the Mediator Of Free Will Of Effectual Calling Of Justification Of Adoption Of Sanctification Of Saving Faith Of Repentance unto Life and Salvation Of Good Works Of the Perseveraance of the Saints Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation Of the Law of God Of the Gospel and the Extent of Grace thereof Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day Of Lawful Oaths and Vows Of the Civil Magistrate Of Marriage Of the Church Of the Communion of Saints Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper Of Baptism Of the Lord's Supper Of the State of Man after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead Of the Last Judgement lbcbk 15b-
click for details		FOUR NEW TITLES FROM TRUTH & LIFE PUBLISHERS Caleb Evans,, Hercules Collins, Renato Giuliani & J.B. Jeter SOLID GROUND IS DELIGHTED TO INTRODUCE A NEW PUBLISHER WHOSE WORKS WE DESIRE TO PROMOTE. THE FOUNDER, RENATO GIULIANI, IS A REFORMED BAPTIST PASTOR IN ROME, ITALY. SO FAR THEY HAVE PUBLISHED: HE DIED FOR US: The Divine Nature & Redeeming Power of Christ's Death by Caleb Evans (1737-1791) with Introduction by Dr. Michael Haykin "In reading these four magnificent sermons by Caleb Evans from the 18th century on the achievement of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, one is struck with how relevant they are to today's discussion! Throughout the ages, the cross has been a stumbling block to unbelievers but the power and wisdom of God to the church. Evans does a masterful job dismantling criticism of the cross in his day (which also applies to our own day) and simultaneously presenting our Lord's work in all of its beauty, depth, and breadth. Take up and read these wonderful sermons, and more than that, rejoice in Christ crucified, and leave determined to know him who is life eternal and to make him known to the world."- STEPHEN J. WELLUM, Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD & THE SUFFERING OF MAN by Hercules Collins Enclosed in this book are two treatises of early Baptist pastor Hercules Collins (1647-1702), who was one of the original signatories of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. Collins shared that robust and practical theology that allowed the Particular Baptist churches to overcome the many and difficult trials of history and leave a strong testimony of Christian faithfulness and service. UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL: Finding Hope in an Age of Hopelessness by Renato Giuliani "We live in a day in which even the church is losing the gospel. More and more, professing Christians and churches are turning away from the biblical message for a man-made version which has no power to save sinners. This is why Understanding the Gospel is so vital today. Using Paul's letter to the Romans as his guide, the author skillfully lays out the salient points of the biblical message of salvation. I highly recommend Understanding the Gospel to all who have an interest in knowing, worshiping, and serving the true God of Scripture." - ALAN CONNER, Pastor of Northwest Bible Church, Oklahoma City, OK MISSION TO CHINA: The Life of Henrietta Shuck by J.B. Jeter (1802-1880) The pages of this book contain one of the most moving narratives in the history of Christian missions - the life of Henrietta Shuck. New documents have been included, containing several letters by her husband, Jehu Shuck. Henrietta Shuck (1817-1844) passed into glory at the age of 27 with the following words describing her from her husband, "Her mind was engaged in prayer to the last. She literally fell asleep in Jesus, yes, almost like Enoch, translated, for having walked with God. She seems to have passed away like a glorious meteor, and her light still shines." tl5 gbb 12b spt 8/22/25 HE DIED FOR US by Caleb Evans SGCB Price: $9.00 (list price $12.00) PART OF THE BAPTIST HERITAGE SERIES SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD & SUFFERING OF MAN by Hercules Collins SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.00) PART OF THE BAPTIST HERITAGE SERIES UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL by Renato Giuliani SGCB Price: $9.00 (list price $12.00) Renato Giuliani is pastor of Evangelical Reformed Church, Rome, Italy MISSION TO CHINA: The Life of Henrietta Shuck by J.B. Jeter SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $15.00) Incredible Story of the First Female Missionary to China PURCHASE ALL FOUR TRUTH & LIFE TITLES SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $49.00)
click for details		A NEW EXPOSITION OF THE LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH OF 1689 Edited by Rob Ventura, with contributions by more than 20 Reformed Baptist Pastors For centuries, Baptists have published confessions of faith as formal statements of their beliefs. Chief among these is the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. This doctrinal statement is a spiritual treasure trove worthy of our fresh attention. In this new study, more than twenty contributors unpack its timeless biblical truths, “things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). Our prayer is that the Lord will use this volume to richly edify and sanctify His people worldwide and to assist the churches in pursuing biblical holiness and doctrinal purity. May these labors send God’s people back again and again to the Bible, which is—as the confession states—the “only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience.” "In a most attractive, readable and scholarly way this rich volume presents historic Christianity as Baptists have absorbed it and been confessing it for the last 333 years in this grand statement of our best Confession of Faith. This book is a tremendous achievement and destined never to go out of print." —Dr. Geoff Thomas, former pastor for over fifty years of Alfred Place Baptist Church (Independent), Aberystwyth, Wales "This commentary on the 1689 contains all the riches needed in this peculiarly relevant undertaking. It is set in its rich historical context without destroying its ongoing contemporary relevance. The authors are committed to the confession's theological position in the context of rigorous biblical exposition. Both the content of the confession and the outlay of its exposition contains all the strengths of doctrinal catholicity, orthodoxy, evangelicalism, and Baptist thought. Each author has a deep grasp of the rich heritage of historical theology and the issues involved in canonical biblical interpretation and brings these to bear on the specific article under discussion. This volume will add richness to the weekly study of a pastor and give an invaluable book for church groups for enriching their biblical knowledge and the contextual consistency and doctrinal coherence of the inspired Scriptures." —Dr. Tom J. Nettles, Senior Professor of Historical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "This volume fulfils admirably the contemporary need for a thorough, detailed exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. Biblically rooted, theologically careful and engagingly written, this work is also consistently warm in its tone and practical in its application, authored as it is by pastors who are committed to the biblical truths that the Confession teaches. Anyone wanting a clearer understanding and firmer grasp of those truths will benefit greatly from this book." —Dr. Robert Strivens, Pastor, Bradford on Avon Baptist Church (Former Principal, London Seminary) "In this volume you will find men who have wrestled with the cardinal doctrines of Christianity and produced a commentary that sheds a warm light on the 1689 Confession. Difficult passages have been explained. Instructive detail has been provided. Here is a tool for every follower of Christ who desires to see Jesus, our altogether lovely One, more clearly, understand His redemptive labors more fully, and walk more nearly to Him in applied truth. May God give us all such unifying, reviving sights of Himself and His work as we make diligent use of this helpful volume." —Dr. John Snyder, Pastor at Christ Church, New Albany, Director of Media Gratiae "I am grateful that there is a growing interest in doctrinal Christianity here in Africa and all over the world. Whereas there are many books dealing with one or two aspects of theology, it is good to have one book that gives those coming to Reformed Baptist convictions a comprehensive view of what we believe. The New exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689, written by proven men in ministry, is such a resource. Let us make it available to many. The fruit will be evident for all to see for generations to come!" —Conrad Mbewe, Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church and Founding Chancellor of the African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia "This is an important resource for Baptists to understand their historic doctrines that were rooted in the Reformation. While I would disagree with some of the comments that argue for credobaptism, many of the chapters are superb in their biblical, theological, and experiential understanding and application of the great truths of Scripture." —Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "The 1689 London Baptist Confession, apart from a few issues relating to baptism and polity, is a mirror of the 1646 Westminster Confession of Faith (to which I subscribe). Both endorse Calvinism with its robust doctrines of divine sovereignty in creation, redemption, regeneration and final judgement. In an age of relativism and unregulated piety, a return to the doctrines of grace espoused by this confession is urgently needed. The exposition of these truths given in this volume is masterful. May its publication and use aid in the reformation of the church in our time." —Dr. Derek W H Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia SC Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries "It may seem odd that a convinced Presbyterian should write a warm commendation to this volume expounding the 1689 Baptist Confession. However, I do so with pleasure and seriousness. Throughout church history, confessions of faith have served the church admirably, helping to guard the church's biblical identity and gospel calling. You do not need to agree with every sentence in this 1689 Confession to benefit greatly from its exposition by men of theological orthodoxy and pastoral integrity. Martin Bucer's maxim, 'True theology is not theoretical but pastoral; the end of it is to live a godly life', is richly expounded throughout this fine volume. Read and sink your mind and heart into the rich truths as expressed in this new work." —Dr. Ian Hamilton, Principal of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary "In second Timothy, the apostle Paul, nearing the end of his mortal life, was earnestly concerned that Timothy would hold fast the heritage of truth passed on to him. Many of the contributing expositors of the chapters in this new exposition of the 1689 are veteran pastors in the latter years of their longstanding pastorates. Central to their ministries has been a competent public proclamation of the Word of God and a holding to this great historic document. May the following generations be faithful stewards as they have been, in profession and practice, of the “sound words” they have set forth in this new work. 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click for details		UNDER GOD, OVER THE PEOPLE: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government Oliver Allmand-Smith SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Solid Ground has been selected to be the Sole Distributor of this title in the US and Canada. Contact us if you desire a significant number of these books, as we will be working with several distributors in the US and Canada to get this book out among God's people! 'UNDER GOD, OVER THE PEOPLE: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government' speaks biblical truth directly into our situation as churches today as we increasingly face government interference and intervention in the life of the local church. This precise and yet, accessible work draws and expounds upon the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith on the subject of the Civil Magistrate, its calling and its accountability. When the government first imposed legal restrictions of all kinds over the local church and its worship, Oliver, alongside the other elders of Trinity Grace Church, turned to the Second London Baptist Confession for biblical guidance and instruction. 'Under God, Over the People' is the fruit of that study as he, alongside others, sought to lead the local church to a biblical stance on the role of the state and how it relates to churches. CHAPTER 24 - OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATE Paragraph One "God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, has ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end has armed them with the power of the sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the punishment of evil doers." (Romans 13:1-4) Paragraph Two "It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especially to maintain justice and peace (2 Sam. 23:3; Ps. 82:3,4), according to the wholesome laws of each kingdom and commonwealth, so for that end they may lawfully now, under the New Testament, wage war upon just and necessary occasions (Luke 3:14)." Paragraph Three "Civil magistrates being set up by God for the ends aforesaid; subjection, in all lawful things commanded by them, ought to be yielded by us in the Lord, not only for wrath, but for conscience’ sake (Rom. 13:5-7; 1 Pet. 2:17); and we ought to make supplications and prayers for kings and all that are in authority, that under them we may live a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty (1 Tim. 2:1,2)." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Civil Government: Answerable to God 2 Civil Government: Called by God 3 Civil Government: Empowered by God 4 The Godly Magistrate 5 The Godly Citizen ENDORSEMENTS "Christians must take seriously the lordship claims of the Mediator, Jesus Christ. He alone has power and authority over the church. Intrusions by any human agency must be rejected and where necessary resisted. In this short book, Oliver calls believers to show reverence to Christ before all, especially in a day when others seek to place themselves on His royal throne." -Dr. James Renihan, minister and President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary in Mansfield, Texas, USA. "The past few years have made clear the pressing need for the Church to recover a biblical approach to the divinely-intended purposes and function of civil government; it’s powers, spheres of authority and the limits of its jurisdiction. Here, Oliver Allmand-Smith undertakes this task by carefully mining from the treasures of the 2LBCF. I heartily commend this volume." -Enoch Adekoya, MA Applied Theology, currently pursuing a PhD in Political Theology at the University of Manchester and member of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, UK. "The events of the past few years force us to consider afresh at the subject of the Civil Government.  Christians will do it based on Scripture and not political theory.  But we also need to examine what Christians of a previous age have stated in their most considered writings, their Confessions of Faith.  The Baptists framers of the 1689 London Confession had to grapple with this subject having faced far more governmental overreach than we have so far experienced.  What was their view of civil government?  Oliver helpfully blends the two, always taking us back to Scripture.  I recommend this relevant study, not only because it establishes God’s intentions with which every Christian ought to be conversant as we all live under such government, but also because it clearly directs us as to our attitude towards any future and increasing overreach.  May the Lord use what is in your hands so that on the one hand you will gladly “be subject to the governing authorities”, and on the other hand you will know when to “obey God rather than men.” -Keith Underhill, minister, trustee of Trinity Pastor’s College in Nairobi and former missionary to Kenya from 1975-2015. "This book is of immense value to anyone unsure of the relationship between civil authorities with all its anomalies and Christian faith and practice. Much of the author’s work is based on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith applied and made relevant to the twenty-first century. This book will be of great assistance in determining how we face up to challenging times that lie ahead. May God, by his grace, help us to honour him that he may honour us as we shine the light of truth in a darkened world." -Les Yates, former elder at Trinity Grace Church in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, UK. "This is an excellent piece of work; I have much enjoyed reading it, because of its relevance and the way it uses the Confession in subjection to Scripture. We have so long enjoyed relative tranquillity that we have become pragmatists in our attitude to authority, adopting either an unhealthy acceptance of all that the state proposes or an aggressive belligerence. Chapter 5 most helpfully maintains a clear distinction between active rebellion and civil disobedience. The difference between the spheres of authority is most important here. It is also important to be able to remind the magistrate of his duty to uphold righteousness which is defined by God's Law. This may prove costly. We are facing an imminent challenge from those who would restrict our praying and counselling against sin.  Clearly our opponents are fearful of the spiritual weapons given to us; which are mighty in God to the pulling down of strong holds.’ -Dr. Robert Oliver, minister, former lecturer in Church History at London Theological Seminary and former pastor of Bradford On Avon Baptist Church, UK. "Oliver has provided a careful consideration of the Christian’s relationship to civil government from a confessional perspective. His book is a timely treatment of the jurisdictional limits of civil government in comparison with the government of the church, and a needful reminder of the believer’s call to submission even in the face of persecution. Reformed churches the world over would do well to prayerfully study this wonderful work." -Steve Crampton, Constitutional attorney at the Thomas More Society and elder at Albany, Mississippi, USA AUTHOR Oliver Allmand-Smith is married to Alison, and they have been blessed with six children. He is also a trustee of International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), Reformation Today and African Pastor’s Conferences. He has been a pastor at Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom, for over twenty years. 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		JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 & 2015 Edited by Richard Barcellos PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - The Journal of the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies (JIRBS) is published to explain and support the theology of Holy Scripture as it is summarized in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. The journal will be published annually. JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 Table of Contents ARTICLES 1. COMMUNION AT THE LORD'S SUPPER: 1 Corinthians 10:16 in its Exegetical and Confessional Context by Richard C. Barcellos 2. SEPARATING GOD'S TWO KINGDOMS: Two Kingdom Theology among New England Baptists in the Early Republic by Ronald Baines 3. 'THAT STRONG HOLD OF THEIR COMMON FAITH': Salvation in Christ Alone among Seventeenth-Century Baptists by James M. Renihan 4. OF THE NATURE OF GOD: The Inter-Relation of Essence and Trinity in Edward Leigh's A Systeme or Body of Divinity (1662) by Stefan T. Lindblad 5. STILL IMPASSIBLE: Confessing God without Passions by James E. Dolezal 6. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants, A Review Article by Samuel Renihan BOOK REVIEWS A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship, Michael S. Horton, reviewed by Douglas VanderMeulen Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, Michael J. Kruger, reviewed by James P. Butler Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry, Paul David Tripp, reviewed by Jeffrey A. Massey God, Heaven, and Har Magedon: A Covenantal Tale of Cosmos and Telos, Meredith G. Kline, reviewed by Douglas Van Dorn Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought, David VanDrunen, reviewed by Micah Renihan Seditious Sectaries: The Baptist Conventiclers of Oxford 1641-1691. 2 Vols. Studies in Baptist History and Thought 30.1 and 30.2, Larry J. Kreitzer, reviewed by James M. Renihan The Creedal Imperative, Carl R. Trueman, reviewed by Donald R. Lindblad The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology: A Comparison Between Seventeenth-Century Particular Baptist and Paedobaptist Federalism, Pascal Denault, reviewed by Samuel Renihan Union with Christ: In Scripture, History, and Theology, Robert Letham, reviewed by James E. Dolezal What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an, James R. White, reviewed by John A. Brown William Kiffen and His World Parts 1 and 2, Larry J. Kreitzer, reviewed by James M. Renihan JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2015 Table of Contents ARTICLES 1. SCOPUS SCRIPTURAE: John Owen, Nehemiah Coxe, our Lord Jesus Christ, and a Few Early Disciples on Christ as the Scope of Scripture, Richard C. Barcellos 2. PRAEDICATIO VERBI DEI EST VERBUM DEI: 'The Preaching of the Word of God is the Word of God' - Heinrich Bullinger and The Second Helvetic Confession, Ronald Baines 3. SUFFICIENT, CERTAIN, AND INFALLIBLE: The Inscripturated Word, James M. Renihan 4. 'DOLPHINS IN THE WOODS': A Critique of Mark Jones and Ted Van Raalte's Presentation of Particular Baptist Covenant Theology, Samuel Renihan 5.CHRIST SPIRITUALLY PRESENT AND BELIEVERS SPIRITUALLY NOURISHED: The Lord's Supper in Seventeenth-Century English Particular Baptist Life, G. Stephen Weaver, Jr. 6.ETERNAL CREATOR OF TIME, James E. Dolezal BOOK REVIEWS- Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law, David VanDrunen (Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014, 545 pp.), reviewed by Micah Renihan God with Us: Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God, K. Scott Oliphint (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2012, 302pp.), reviewed by Charles J. Rennie Process and Providence: The Evolution Question at Princeton, 1845-1929, Bradley J. Gundlach (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2013, 374 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate, Michael J. Kruger (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2013, 256pp.), reviewed by James P. Butler The Theology of the Westminster Standards: Historical Context and Theological Insights, John V. Fesko (Wheaton: Crossway, 2014, 441 pages), and Confessing the Faith: A ReaderÆs Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chad Van Dixhoorn (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2014, 484 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: A Guide and Commentary, Brian Davies (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014, xvi + 454pp.), reviewed by James E. Dolezal Thomas Grantham: GodÆs Messenger from Lincolnshire, John Inscore Essick (Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 2013, 246 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan JIRBS JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $18.00) JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2015 SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $18.00) Order Both Volumes - Both 2014 & 2015 SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $36.00) 20% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH VOLUMES
		JOURNAL of the INSTITUTE of REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES for 2016 & 2018 edited by Rich Barcellos WE NOW HAVE THE VERY LATEST EDITION OF The JOURNAL of the INSTITUTE of REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES 2018. The Journal of the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies (JIRBS) is published to explain and support the theology of Holy Scripture as it is summarized in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. The journal will be published annually. 246 pages Published 2016 Articles THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH: Its Reasons, Duration and Goal, and Practical Effects (Ephesians 4:11-16), with Special Emphasis on verse 12 by Richard C. Barcellos BRING THEM TO THE WORD, NOT THE WATER: Pastoral Instructions for Fathers in the First and Second Century Church by Ryan Davidson THE COVENANTAL THEOLOGY OF JOHN SPILSBERYby Matthew C. Bingham THE STRANGE CASE OF THOMAS COLLIER by James M. Renihan THE CONSEQUENCES OF POSITIVE LAW: The Particular Baptists' Use of Inferential Reasoning in Theology by Samuel Renihan UNITY AND DISTINCTION: One God in Three Persons: Unity of Essence, Distinction of Persons, Implications for Life, A Review Article by Stefan T. Lindblad THE REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP: Contemporary Objections by Samuel E. Waldron Book Reviews Faith, Freedom and the Spirit: The Economic Trinity in Barth, Torrance and Contemporary Theology, Paul D. Molnar reviewed by James E. Dolezal Covenants Made Simple: Understanding GodÆs Unfolding Promises to His People, Jonty Rhodes reviewed by Pascal Denault Guaranteed Pure: The Moody Bible Institute, Business, and the Making of Modern Evangelicalism, Timothy E. W. Gloege reviewed by James M. Renihan Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking a Pauline Theme, Stephen Westerholm reviewed by Tom Hicks áThe Gospel Ministry, Thomas Foxcraft reviewed by Robert E. Cosby, III The Quest for the Historical Adam: Genesis, Hermeneutics, and Human Origins, William VanDoodewaard reviewed by Terry Clarke Their Rock is Not Like Our Rock: A Theology of Religions, Daniel Strange reviewed by John A. Divito 2018 JOURNAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Articles THE FIVE C’S OF IRBS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: Presidential Inauguration Address delivered on September 11, 2018 by James M. Renihan AN EXEGETICAL, CONTEXTUAL, AND BIBLICAL EXAMINATION OF “THE ISRAEL OF GOD” IN GALATIANS 6:16 by Ben Carlson THE FEASTS, NEW MOONS, AND SABBATHS OF COLOSSIANS 2:16 IN OLD TESTAMENT AND ANCIENT, NON-BIBLICAL LITERATURE: A Case for an Old Covenant Colloquialism by Timothy L. Decker METHODOLOGY AND HERMENEUTICS: The Importance and Relationship of Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Typology in Covenant Theology by Samuel Renihan INTERPRETATIONS OF SABBATH REST IN THE EARLY CHURCH AND EARLY MEDIEVAL ERA by Jon English Lee DIVINE SONSHIP IN THE THEOLOGY OF B. B. WARFIELD AND HERMAN BAVINCK AND ITS THEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS by Graham J. Shearer Thomas Aquinas by K. Scott Oliphint: A Review Article by Paul Helm Book Reviews Covenant and God’s Purpose for the World, Thomas R. Schreiner, reviewed by Samuel Renihan Debating Perseverance: The Augustinian Heritage in Post-Reformation England, Jay T. Collier, reviewed by William Rosano The Crisis of British Protestantism: Church Power in the Puritan Revolution, 1638-44, Hunter Powell reviewed by Samuel Renihan JIRBS RBAPN jd2 THIS IS THE 2016 EDITION OF JIRBS SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) 246 PAGE PAPERBACK THIS IS THE 2018 EDITION OF JIRBS SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) ORDER ALL FOUR YEARS - 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018 SGCB Price: $40.00 (list price $70.00)
click for details		THE VINDICATION OF THE TRUTH: A Brief Exposition of the First London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1644 Dr. James Renihan FINALLY, A SCHOLARLY AND ACCURATE EXPOSITION OF THE FIRST LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH OF 1644. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!! BAPTIST SYMBOLICS: VOLUME ONE In this scrupulously researched and carefully argued book, Professor Renihan uncovers the faith that lies behind the most famous of the Particular Baptist confessions and shows why it matters today. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the Particular Baptist movement and the contribution it has made to the formation of Reformed theology. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword | ix Introduction | 1 The Basics | 7 The Introduction: Article 1 | 29 The Doctrine of God: Articles 2–6 | 35 Scripture: Articles 7–8 | 51 The Doctrine of Christ: Articles 9–20 | 57 The Blessings of Salvation: Articles 21–32 |85 The Church: Articles 33–47 | 125 The Civil Magistrate: Articles 48–52 | 187 The Resurrection: Article 52 and Conclusion | 211 Appendix A: The Title Pages and Prefaces to the Editions of the First London Confession | 217 Appendix B: Heart Bleedings for Professors Abominations | 233 Appendix C: John Spilsbery’s Confession of Faith | 245 Appendix D: Robert Steed, A Plain Discovery of the Unrighteous Judge and False Accuser | 249 Appendix E: ‘BOUND TO KEEP THE FIRST DAY’: Covenant Theology, the Moral Law and the Sabbath among the first English Particular Baptists | 257 Appendix F: Covenant Theology in First London Confession | 283 Appendix G: An Examination of the Possible Influence of Menno Simons’ Foundation Book upon the Particular Baptist Confession of 1644 | 287 Bibliography | 311 Scripture Index | 329 ENDORSEMENTS "Dr. James Renihan has produced a masterly commentary on the First London Baptist Confession of Faith. Anyone with an interest in Baptist history or theology will enjoy and benefit from this work. Dr. Renihan’s exposition of the text of the confession draws on his deep immersion in the theology and writings of Baptists and others of the time, but this volume provides far more than that: by exploring the sources used by the framers of the confession, as well as the different editions through which it passed, the reader is introduced to the historical context in which the Confession was produced, which in turn helps to understand it and its role in the development of Baptist life and thought in the seventeenth century. Dr. Renihan’s work is a most valuable contribution to the recovery of Baptist theology and heritage, so needed in our day." -Robert Strivens | Pastor, Bradford on Avon Baptist Church "It is a happy combination that brings together Jim Renihan (one of the premier historians of seventeenth-century Baptists) and the First London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1644/46 (the warm and Christ-centered formal expression of the faith of seven young Particular Baptist Churches in London). The conjunction of Jim’s scholarship with this important document makes for an extremely insightful historical and theological investigation into the early history of Calvinistic Baptists. Renihan has provided us with an exposition of the 1644 Confession that explores its historical context, its confessional and literary sources, its delights as well as its deficiencies, its reception and its critics, its revisions, and its relationship to the later and fuller Second London Baptist Confession of 1677/1689. The appendices add to the historical value of the book and, with the body of the text, render the volume not only a study in historical theology but also a mini course in biblical and systematic theology. This study is worthy of the attention of all who are interested in Baptist history and theology. I highly recommend it." -Terry A. Chrisope | Former Professor of History and Bible, Missouri Baptist University, Legacy Baptist Church of Northwest Arkansas "I have longed to see a critical exposition of the First London Confession of Faith in print, one that provides a detailed examination of the provenance, structure, theology, editions, and impact of this notable text. This is that! As I read through this new work by Professor Renihan, it was obvious that here was a scholar who had mastered this area of Baptist history, had long pondered the nooks and crannies of its terrain, and was able to compact all his study of this text within the scope of a monograph such as this. In sum: this is a fine work, one that is eminently judicious in its conclusions and, I trust, will be eminently useful for the people of God." -Michael A. G. Haykin | Chair & Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "I truly wish I had held this publication in my hands a decade earlier. At that time, I was writing my master’s thesis on the First London Baptist Confession of Faith. It wasn’t an easy task back then to sift through the available sources to examine the historical circumstances of its genesis and theological nuances. Dr. Renihan, whom I know personally and hold in high esteem, has done an extraordinarily elaborate job for anyone with a serious interest in studying the beginnings and doctrinal convictions of early confessional Calvinistic Baptists in England. Dr. Renihan takes us on an exciting and highly educational journey back in time to the first and very few Calvinist Baptist congregations in London, who hold their ground in the face of enemies and persecutors. May this work not only meet with academic interest but also be a means to deepen our own convictions so that we also might stand firm in the faith, especially in a time of growing opposition." -Peter Schild | Pastor, Evangelical Reformed Baptist Church, Frankfurt, Germany "Dr. James Renihan has given us a major study of the Baptists’ First London Confession 1644, which was an apologia justifying the emergence of orthodox independent churches practicing believer’s baptism in very dangerous and uncertain times. Ongoing debate and defense necessitated minor adjustments over the next decade. Because of the recent remarkable worldwide emergence of Baptist churches acknowledging the 1677/1689 confession, the earlier document has passed somewhat into the background and has sometimes been misunderstood and its teaching even set over against that of its better known successor. By a careful study of the historical context and the sources behind the 1644 statement, Dr. Renihan has shown that both statements emerge from the Puritanism of the age and bear witness to historic Christianity. He has also made it clear that the men behind both confessions found it necessary to explain and defend their application of the Reformation principle of sola Scriptura to their ecclesiology. One is filled with admiration of the men of the 1640s given the limitations of their background." -Robert Oliver, PhD | Retired Pastor and Scholar "With trademark thoroughness and historical awareness, our guide paces steadily through the landscape of the First London Baptist Confession, analyzing each aspect with careful deliberation. The definite contours of the document are made clear, illuminated by splashes of light from contemporary sources. We are left with a fine view of the Baptists’ home territory. With this to help us, we can better appreciate the faith and life of our spiritual forefathers, together with the context in which they labored and the challenges they faced. For their successors, this will prove a genuinely helpful resource." -Jeremy Walker | Pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church, Preacher and Author "This book is a contribution of inestimable value to the study of the history, faith, and influence of the Particular Baptists. Dr. Renihan provides an exposition of the first confession of faith of the Particular Baptists from an objective perspective that does not paint their actions through rose-colored glasses but explains them in a transparent and honest way. The richness of his sources and the clarity of Dr. Renihan that invites the reader to interact with them, along with the clear and coherent structure of his exposition and the pertinence of his explanations, make this work an invaluable resource for anyone who seeks to better understand the roots of our faith. This book is the result of a lifetime of study, a passionate heart, and a scholarly mind capable of clearly expressing the history of our glorious Baptist legacy. Likewise, his exposition will serve to ignite a flame of devotion and faithfulness to God’s Word and an appreciation for the richness of our Particular Baptist heritage in the hearts of generations to come—including those arising in distant lands like Latin America." -Jorge A. Rodríguez Vega | Pastor of Iglesia Bautista Gracia Soberana in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, Director of Seminario Bautista Confesional del Ecuador and Executive Director of the Publisher Legado Bautista Confesiona "Imagine a small foreign country known only to a very few people, and most of them, not very well. This country is so remote you cannot make the trip yourself, but for some important reason you need to familiarize yourself with it. Then you discover one man, so thoroughly conversant with the place and its people, including their manner of thinking, their habits of expression, their beliefs, and even how surrounding communities have impacted them, that he deserves a reputation among the highest rank in this sphere of knowledge. And it did not come easily. This man has spent a great portion of his lifetime virtually among these people, listening carefully to their conversation, and learning from them with a great deal of sympathy. Finally, to your delight, the expert is willing to take the time to sit with you and, with much less effort and time on your part, bring you up to speed in a clear, convincing way. Listening, you find he is a tour guide par excellence. Such a guide has Dr. James Renihan been to me, and the metaphorical country is the seventeenth-century Particular Baptist world. This book, Dr. Renihan’s first volume in Baptist Symbolics, is an exposition of the First London Baptist Confession of Faith—and so much more. From a firm foundation of primary sources of the period, with his own original research, he presents some of the most significant documents along with interpretations of the language consonant with the vocabulary and connotations, theological and ecclesiastical, of that people and their times. In an expeditious way that cost me little, I have been enriched as a student of historical theology in this special area of interest by reading his book. Such knowledge also contributes to a more responsible assessment of general church history as well as Baptist history. Further and importantly, our study of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1677/89 is surprisingly enhanced by an accurate knowledge of the First, as provided in this book. A triumph of Baptist scholarship!" -D. Scott Meadows | Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church (Reformed), Exeter, New Hampshire "In this scrupulously researched and carefully argued book, Professor Renihan uncovers the faith that lies behind the most famous of the Particular Baptist confessions and shows why it matters today. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the Particular Baptist movement and the contribution it has made to the formation of Reformed theology." -Crawford Gribben | Professor of Early Modern British History, Queen’s University Belfast. 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click for details		1689 LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH AND THE 1695 BAPTIST CATECHISM With Introductory Essays by Dr. James Renihan SADLY, OUR FOURTH PRINTING IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. PLEASE PRAY THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO PRINT A FIFTH EDITION SOMETIME SOON!!! THIS BONDED-LEATHER EDITION IS EXACTLY LIKE THE 1st PRINTING WITH A HARDCOVER WRAPPED WITH THE ARIZONA BONDED-LEATHER. MADE TO LAST! If you appreciate sound theology in a quality volume you will love to be able to have the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith and Catechism in a handy and durable leather binding. We are using the accepted editions of both Confession and Catechism along with the Scripture Proofs for both. We have also included a brief Introduction by Dr. Jim Renihan, and the original Appendix on Baptism. ENDURING VALUE: Finally the Reformed Baptists have their most important doctrinal statements in a form that will endure for generations to come. This beautiful edition sends the right message to the watching world about the enduring value of these documents. Be a part of history! FEATURES: 1) Arizona Bonded Leather Black 4475 Llama 2) 55# paper (360 ppi for long-lasting durability) 3) Smyth-sewn case binding 4) Gold stamping on both spine and front cover 5) 1/4" marker ribbon, black, bound into the book BOOK INCLUDES: Historical Introduction by Jim Renihan Original Letter to the Reader (CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO READ) The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 Original Appendix on Baptism The Baptist Catechism with Scripture Proofs This is NOT a modernized version of the Confession or the Catechism. THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT - PLEASE PRAY WE WILL BE ABLE TO PRINT MORE!! SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $30.00)