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Confession Of Faith (1644)
The Confession of Faith (1644), also called the First London Confession of Faith (FLCF), is a Particular Baptist confession of faith. History and Editions The FLBC — officially called: ''A Confession of Faith of Seven Congregations or Churches of Christ in London, which are commonly (but unjustly) called Anabaptist'' — emerged amidst the turbulent political and religious landscape of 17th-century Britain. Between 1642 and 1649, England descended into civil war, pitting Royalist forces against Parliamentarians. This conflict culminated in the execution of Charles I in 1649 and the temporary abolition of the monarchy. During the interregnum, religious structures were redefined. In 1643, the Anglican Church's episcopal hierarchy was suspended, and the Westminster Assembly was convened. Their work produced the Westminster Confession of Faith, a foundational document for many Reformed churches. Parallel to these events, from the 1630s onward, various Nonconformist churches began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confession Of Faith (1689)
The Confession of Faith (1689), also known as the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, or the Second London Confession of Faith (to distinguish it from the First London Confession), is a Particular Baptist confession of faith. It was written by English Baptists who subscribed to a Calvinistic soteriology as well as to a non- Westminsterian covenantal systematic theology. Because it was revised by the Philadelphia Baptist Association in the 18th century, it is also known as the Philadelphia Confession of Faith. The Philadelphia Confession, however, was a modification of the Second London Confession; it added an allowance for the singing of hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs in the Lord's Supper and made optional the laying on of hands after baptism (Confirmation). History The Second London Confession of Faith was first published in London in 1677 under the title "A confession of Faith put forth by the Elders and Brethren of many Congregations of Christians, Baptized upon Professi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
