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'''The 1644 London Baptist Confession''', also referred to as the First London Baptist Confession, is a seminal theological document that articulates the beliefs and practices of the Particular Baptist movement during the 17th century. Drafted in London, it outlines the doctrinal tenets and ecclesiastical principles of the emerging Baptist denomination. Composed by a group of seven Particular Baptist ministers, including figures like Hanserd Knollys, William Kiffin, and Benjamin Coxe, the Confession aimed to provide a comprehensive statement of faith for the growing Baptist congregations. It addresses topics ranging from God's sovereignty and predestination to the nature of the church and its ordinances. The Confession reflects the influence of Reformed theology and Puritan thought while asserting the distinctive Baptist principles of believer's baptism and religious freedom. It played a crucial role in solidifying the theological identity of Particular Baptists and contributed to the shaping of subsequent Baptist confessions and creeds.

'''The 1644 London Baptist Confession''', also referred to as the '''First London Baptist Confession''', is a seminal theological document that articulates the beliefs and practices of the Particular Baptist movement during the 17th century. Drafted in London, it outlines the doctrinal tenets and ecclesiastical principles of the emerging Baptist denomination. Composed by a group of seven Particular Baptist ministers, including figures like [[Hanserd Knollys]], [[William Kiffin]], and [[Benjamin Coxe]], the Confession aimed to provide a comprehensive statement of faith for the growing Baptist congregations. It addresses topics ranging from God's sovereignty and predestination to the nature of the church and its ordinances. The Confession reflects the influence of Reformed theology and Puritan thought while asserting the distinctive Baptist principles of believer's baptism and religious freedom. It played a crucial role in solidifying the theological identity of Particular Baptists and contributed to the shaping of subsequent Baptist confessions and creeds.

== Chapter 1 – Of the Holy Scriptures ==

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	'''The 1644 London Baptist Confession''', also referred to as the First London Baptist Confession, is a seminal theological document that articulates the beliefs and practices of the Particular Baptist movement during the 17th century. Drafted in London, it outlines the doctrinal tenets and ecclesiastical principles of the emerging Baptist denomination. Composed by a group of seven Particular Baptist ministers, including figures like Hanserd Knollys, William Kiffin, and Benjamin Coxe, the Confession aimed to provide a comprehensive statement of faith for the growing Baptist congregations. It addresses topics ranging from God's sovereignty and predestination to the nature of the church and its ordinances. The Confession reflects the influence of Reformed theology and Puritan thought while asserting the distinctive Baptist principles of believer's baptism and religious freedom. It played a crucial role in solidifying the theological identity of Particular Baptists and contributed to the shaping of subsequent Baptist confessions and creeds.		'''The 1644 London Baptist Confession''', also referred to as the '''First London Baptist Confession''', is a seminal theological document that articulates the beliefs and practices of the Particular Baptist movement during the 17th century. Drafted in London, it outlines the doctrinal tenets and ecclesiastical principles of the emerging Baptist denomination. Composed by a group of seven Particular Baptist ministers, including figures like [[Hanserd Knollys]], [[William Kiffin]], and [[Benjamin Coxe]], the Confession aimed to provide a comprehensive statement of faith for the growing Baptist congregations. It addresses topics ranging from God's sovereignty and predestination to the nature of the church and its ordinances. The Confession reflects the influence of Reformed theology and Puritan thought while asserting the distinctive Baptist principles of believer's baptism and religious freedom. It played a crucial role in solidifying the theological identity of Particular Baptists and contributed to the shaping of subsequent Baptist confessions and creeds.

	== Chapter 1 – Of the Holy Scriptures ==		== Chapter 1 – Of the Holy Scriptures ==