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The [[Reformed Baptist]] (or "Particular Baptist") movement has had several notable and influential figures throughout its history. | The [[Reformed Baptist]] (or "Particular Baptist") movement has had several notable and influential figures throughout its history. | ||
NOTE: The Particular Baptists may properly be called Reformed Baptists, but not all Reformed Baptists are Particular Baptists. | |||
= | == 17th Century == | ||
* [[ | *[[John Bunyan]] (1628–1688):<ref name="Ward">{{cite book|last1=Ward|first1=Rowland|last2=Humphreys|first2=Robert|edition=3rd|title=Religious Bodies in Australia: A comprehensive Guide|year=1995|publisher=New Melbourne Press|isbn=978-0-646-24552-2|page=119}}</ref> English preacher and author of ''[[The Pilgrim's Progress]]'' | ||
*[[Hercules Collins]] (ca. 1646–1702): English Pastor, author of ''An Orthodox Catechism'', and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession | |||
*[[Benjamin Cox (minister)|Benjamin Coxe]]: English Pastor and theologian, signer of the [[First London Baptist Confession]], father of Nehemiah Coxe | |||
*Nehemiah Coxe: English Pastor and signer of the [[1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith|1689 London Baptist Confession]], son of Benjamin Coxe | |||
*[[Thomas DeLaune]]: Irish Baptist, moved to London, killed by the state church in 1685. Married Edward Hutchinson's daughter Hannah. | |||
*[[Anne Dutton]] (1692–1765): English poet and associate of [[John Wesley]] and [[George Whitefield]] | |||
*Edward Hutchinson: an English Particular Baptist in London. Known for writing an extensive treatment on the covenant and baptism in 1676. | |||
*[[Benjamin Keach]] (1640–1704): English theologian, pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]], writer of [[Keach's Catechism]], signer of the [[1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith|1689 London Baptist Confession]] | |||
*[[Roger Williams]] (1603–1683): American minister and founder of Rhode Island. Williams later left the Reformed Baptists | |||
*[[Hanserd Knollys]] (1599–1691): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the [[Confession of Faith (1644)|1644 First London Baptist Confession]] and [[Confession of Faith (1689)|1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith]] | |||
*William Kiffin (1616–1701): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the [[Confession of Faith (1644)|1644 First London Baptist Confession]] and [[Confession of Faith (1689)|1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith]] | |||
= See also = | Other early Particular Baptists include: [[Henry Jessey]], [[John Spilsbury (Baptist minister)|John Spilsbury]], [https://www.ccel.org/creeds/bcf/biowc.htm William Collins], [[John Tombes]] | ||
* [[List of Reformed Baptist | |||
== 18th Century == | |||
*[[William Carey (missionary)|William Carey]] (1761–1834):<ref name="Ward" /> English missionary | |||
*[[William Gadsby]] (1773–1844): an early leader of the [[Strict Baptists|Strict and Particular Baptist]] movement in England.<ref name="GarrettPage198">{{cite book |last=Garrett |first=James Leo jr |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=epEHq0mTsKgC&pg=PA198 |title=Baptist Theology: A Four-Century Study |publisher=[[Mercer University Press]] |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-88146-129-9 |page=198 |author-link=James Leo Garrett Jr. |accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> | |||
*[[Andrew Fuller]] (1754–1815):<ref name="Ward" /> founder of the [[Baptist Missionary Society]] | |||
*[[John Gill (theologian)|John Gill]] (1697–1771):<ref name="Ward" /> English theologian and pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]] | |||
*[[Adoniram Judson]] (1788–1850): first Protestant missionary sent from North America to preach in [[Burma]] | |||
Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include: [[Basil Manly Sr.|Basil Manly Sr]], [https://founders.org/articles/the-man-converted-through-his-own-preaching/ Elias Keach], [[John Rippon]], [[John Ryland]], [[Joseph Swain (poet)|Joseph Swain]] | |||
== 19th Century == | |||
* [[Charles Spurgeon]] (1834–1892):<ref name="Ward" /> English author and pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]] | |||
* [[John L. Dagg]] (1794–1884): Author of the Manual of Theology, the first Baptist systematic theology in America | |||
* [[James Petigru Boyce|James P. Boyce]] (1827–1888): Founder of the [[Southern Baptist Theological Seminary]] | |||
* [[William Knibb]] (1803–1845): Missionary to Jamaica chiefly known today for his work to free enslaved Africans. | |||
Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include [[Robert Hall (minister)|Robert Hall]], [[Robert Haldane]], [[James Haldane]], [[Alexander Maclaren]], [[Krishna Pal]], [[Benajah Harvey Carroll]], [[Basil Manly Jr.|Basil Manly Jr]] | |||
== 20th Century == | |||
* [[Arthur Pink|Arthur W Pink]] (1886–1952): Little known in his own lifetime despite pastoring on both sides of the Atlantic, Pink is one of the most influential evangelical and Reformed authors in the twentieth century due to his magazine ''Studies in the Scriptures'', which have been the source of many influential books e.g. ''The Sovereignty of God'', ''The Attributes of God'', ''Gleanings in Genesis''. | |||
* [[Ernest Reisinger]] (1919-2004): An American Reformed Baptist pastor who played a key part in recovery of Calvinism in the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. His influence led to the establishment of [[Founders Ministries]]. | |||
* [[Geoff Thomas (pastor)|Geoff Thomas]] (b. 1938): Minister of Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth, Wales, from 1965 for 50 years. | |||
* [[Walter Chantry]] (1938–2022): Pastor of [[Grace Baptist Church (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)]] for 39 years. He also edited the [[Banner of Truth Trust|Banner of Truth]] Magazine for 7 years. | |||
* [[Albert N Martin]] (b. 1934): Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church Montville, New Jersey for 46 years and taught Pastoral Theology at Trinity Ministerial Academy for 20 years. | |||
* [[Erroll Hulse]] (1931–2017): Pastor of Cuckfield Baptist Church in West Sussex, later of Leeds Reformed Baptist Church. He edited ''[[Reformation Today]]'' magazine from 1970 to 2013 and was the founder of the annual Carey Conference. | |||
== 21st Century == | |||
*[[James Renihan|Dr. James Renihan]], president of [[IRBS Seminary]] | |||
* [[Thomas Ascol]] (b. 1957): American author, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL, President of [[Founders Ministries|Founders Ministry]] | |||
* [[Voddie Baucham]] (b. 1969): American theologian, Former Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX, Professor at African Christian University in [[Lusaka]], Zambia. Lived in Zambia from 2015 - 2024. | |||
* [[Alistair Begg]] (b. 1952): Scottish-American pastor and author, host of the ''Truth for Life'' radio program. | |||
* [[D. A. Carson]] (b. 1946): Canadian-American theologian and New Testament scholar. | |||
* [[Matt Chandler (pastor)|Matt Chandler]] (b. 1974): American pastor<ref>{{cite web |title=Home | the Village Church |url=http://www.thevillagechurch.net/about/matt-chandler/ |access-date=2016-09-09 |website=www.thevillagechurch.net}}</ref> and President of the [[Acts 29 Network]]<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.acts29.com/about/ |access-date=2016-09-09 |website=www.acts29.com}}</ref> | |||
* [[Mark Dever]] (b. 1960):<ref>{{cite news |last=Burek |first=Josh |date=27 March 2010 |title=Christian faith: Calvinism is back |newspaper=[[The Christian Science Monitor]] |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2010/0327/Christian-faith-Calvinism-is-back |accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref> American Reformed Baptist, Pastor of [[Capitol Hill Baptist Church|Capital Hill Baptist Church]], and founder of [[9Marks Ministries|9Marks Ministry]] | |||
* [[Peter Masters]] (b. 1940): British author and Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, UK. | |||
* [[Albert Mohler]] (b. 1959): American theologian and president of the [[Southern Baptist Theological Seminary]]. | |||
* [[John Piper (theologian)|John Piper]] (b. 1946):<ref>{{cite web |date=March 1985 |title=What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism |url=http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/articles/what-we-believe-about-the-five-points-of-calvinism |accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref> American preacher and author. | |||
* [[David Platt (pastor)|David Platt]] (b. 1979): American pastor and former President of the [[International Mission Board]]. | |||
* [[James White (theologian)|James White]] (b. 1962):<ref>[http://www.aomin.org/articles/bio.html James R. White - Alpha and Omega Ministries] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103162744/http://aomin.org/articles/bio.html|date=2012-01-03}}. Retrieved 2012-01-02.</ref> American Apologist, Author, and Pastor at Apologia Church. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[List of Reformed Baptist associations]] | |||
* [[List of Reformed Baptist ministries]] | |||
* [[List of Reformed Baptist publishers]] | |||
== References== | |||
Latest revision as of 02:18, 16 December 2024
The Reformed Baptist (or "Particular Baptist") movement has had several notable and influential figures throughout its history.
NOTE: The Particular Baptists may properly be called Reformed Baptists, but not all Reformed Baptists are Particular Baptists.
17th Century
- John Bunyan (1628–1688):[1] English preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress
- Hercules Collins (ca. 1646–1702): English Pastor, author of An Orthodox Catechism, and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession
- Benjamin Coxe: English Pastor and theologian, signer of the First London Baptist Confession, father of Nehemiah Coxe
- Nehemiah Coxe: English Pastor and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession, son of Benjamin Coxe
- Thomas DeLaune: Irish Baptist, moved to London, killed by the state church in 1685. Married Edward Hutchinson's daughter Hannah.
- Anne Dutton (1692–1765): English poet and associate of John Wesley and George Whitefield
- Edward Hutchinson: an English Particular Baptist in London. Known for writing an extensive treatment on the covenant and baptism in 1676.
- Benjamin Keach (1640–1704): English theologian, pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle, writer of Keach's Catechism, signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession
- Roger Williams (1603–1683): American minister and founder of Rhode Island. Williams later left the Reformed Baptists
- Hanserd Knollys (1599–1691): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the 1644 First London Baptist Confession and 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
- William Kiffin (1616–1701): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the 1644 First London Baptist Confession and 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
Other early Particular Baptists include: Henry Jessey, John Spilsbury, William Collins, John Tombes
18th Century
- William Carey (1761–1834):[1] English missionary
- William Gadsby (1773–1844): an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England.[2]
- Andrew Fuller (1754–1815):[1] founder of the Baptist Missionary Society
- John Gill (1697–1771):[1] English theologian and pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle
- Adoniram Judson (1788–1850): first Protestant missionary sent from North America to preach in Burma
Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include: Basil Manly Sr, Elias Keach, John Rippon, John Ryland, Joseph Swain
19th Century
- Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892):[1] English author and pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle
- John L. Dagg (1794–1884): Author of the Manual of Theology, the first Baptist systematic theology in America
- James P. Boyce (1827–1888): Founder of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- William Knibb (1803–1845): Missionary to Jamaica chiefly known today for his work to free enslaved Africans.
Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include Robert Hall, Robert Haldane, James Haldane, Alexander Maclaren, Krishna Pal, Benajah Harvey Carroll, Basil Manly Jr
20th Century
- Arthur W Pink (1886–1952): Little known in his own lifetime despite pastoring on both sides of the Atlantic, Pink is one of the most influential evangelical and Reformed authors in the twentieth century due to his magazine Studies in the Scriptures, which have been the source of many influential books e.g. The Sovereignty of God, The Attributes of God, Gleanings in Genesis.
- Ernest Reisinger (1919-2004): An American Reformed Baptist pastor who played a key part in recovery of Calvinism in the Southern Baptist Convention. His influence led to the establishment of Founders Ministries.
- Geoff Thomas (b. 1938): Minister of Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth, Wales, from 1965 for 50 years.
- Walter Chantry (1938–2022): Pastor of Grace Baptist Church (Carlisle, Pennsylvania) for 39 years. He also edited the Banner of Truth Magazine for 7 years.
- Albert N Martin (b. 1934): Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church Montville, New Jersey for 46 years and taught Pastoral Theology at Trinity Ministerial Academy for 20 years.
- Erroll Hulse (1931–2017): Pastor of Cuckfield Baptist Church in West Sussex, later of Leeds Reformed Baptist Church. He edited Reformation Today magazine from 1970 to 2013 and was the founder of the annual Carey Conference.
21st Century
- Dr. James Renihan, president of IRBS Seminary
- Thomas Ascol (b. 1957): American author, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL, President of Founders Ministry
- Voddie Baucham (b. 1969): American theologian, Former Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX, Professor at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. Lived in Zambia from 2015 - 2024.
- Alistair Begg (b. 1952): Scottish-American pastor and author, host of the Truth for Life radio program.
- D. A. Carson (b. 1946): Canadian-American theologian and New Testament scholar.
- Matt Chandler (b. 1974): American pastor[3] and President of the Acts 29 Network[4]
- Mark Dever (b. 1960):[5] American Reformed Baptist, Pastor of Capital Hill Baptist Church, and founder of 9Marks Ministry
- Peter Masters (b. 1940): British author and Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, UK.
- Albert Mohler (b. 1959): American theologian and president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
- John Piper (b. 1946):[6] American preacher and author.
- David Platt (b. 1979): American pastor and former President of the International Mission Board.
- James White (b. 1962):[7] American Apologist, Author, and Pastor at Apologia Church.
See also
- List of Reformed Baptist associations
- List of Reformed Baptist ministries
- List of Reformed Baptist publishers
