09-12-2008, 09:10 AM
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 | The MacDaddy | | Join Date: Nov 2005
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Originally Posted by Reformed Baptist  I am not seeing what the author is seeing, but then again, I am not running a seminary. I can agree with the articles in terms of keeping our creeds and confessions in their proper place: under the authority of the Scriptures.
However, the creeds and confessions themselves state this. Perhaps the author's article is superflouous. This section concerned me: Quote: |
This point, I think, definitely requires the most caution and care. I can think of a few areas in the Confession in which greater refinement in doctrinal formulae could be helpful. For example, the 1689’s statements related to covenant theology could use some fine-tuning. I also think the chapter dealing with worship (ch. 22) could be improved in order to address some of the confusion surrounding the Regulative Principle of Worship and its application. But since I’m running out of space (and perhaps the reader’s good favor), I think I’ll leave any elaboration of this point for another occasion.
| What about the Covenant Theology of our Baptist forebears needs refining? Is this the creeping in of NCT? Unlikely, but then again the author stated he doesn't want to elaborate at this time.
Personally, I don't see anything wrong with the confession. Our church, being 1689 Confessional, also publishes for our members our distinctives which includes such things related to our times. My suggestion would be to leave the confession alone. If a church finds themselves needing to revise it, then re-write your own confession and replace it and stop calling yourself 1689 Confessional.
RB |
Is the Pope THE antichrist?
Also, do you have any problems with updating the wording of the confession?
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