2nd London Baptist Confession (1689): Difference between revisions

'''The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith''', also known as '''The Second London Baptist Confession''', is a significant theological document that emerged within the Particular Baptist movement during the late 17th century. It was adopted by a group of Baptist churches in London in 1689 as a statement of their doctrinal beliefs and practices. Building upon the Westminster Confession of Faith and other Reformed creeds, the 1689 Confession reflects the theological consensus of the Particular Baptists, emphasizing key Reformed doctrines such as God's sovereignty, salvation through grace alone, and the authority of Scripture. The Confession addresses various theological subjects including God's decrees, the covenant of grace, justification, and the role of the church and civil government. It played a central role in defining the theological identity of Particular Baptists and continues to be a significant reference for Reformed Baptist theology.