FivePointSpurgeonist
Puritan Board Freshman
I'll start with what I believe: Doctrines of grace, 5 solas, I would say I love "reformed theology", so far I'm a Calvinist. I believe baptism is for confessing believers. For the most part full immersion but there are exceptions. I probably line up closest with, you guessed it, Spurgeon. I've read the 1689 confession and I'm pretty sure I agree with all of it, although I read it quite fast and I would prefer to read it again and think about each point.
Now is this enough to be considered "Reformed Baptist? What differentiates a Reformed Baptist from a Calvinist?
My only understanding of how Presbyterians differ is covenant theology and paedobaptism, I disagree with both, problem is I hardly understand covenant theology. My main basis has been that I don't see paedobaptism in scripture. I want to study all these things for myself and come to my own conclusion. Could anyone help me with some very basic resources on these?
Not only do I not understand covenant theology, I don't understand the alternative view that Reformed Baptists hold, could someone help me with this?
Other than the two things mentioned, how else do Baptists and Presbyterians differ? anything else that is distinctly "Reformed Baptist"?
(Edit: I understand that they differ on church government, my understanding is limited).
I understand this is a lot of questions but I have a strong desire to learn and come to truth in all these areas, and I want to know what I believe, so I greatly appreciate any input or advice you would be willing to give on any of these topics that would lead me to a better understanding.
God Bless.
Now is this enough to be considered "Reformed Baptist? What differentiates a Reformed Baptist from a Calvinist?
My only understanding of how Presbyterians differ is covenant theology and paedobaptism, I disagree with both, problem is I hardly understand covenant theology. My main basis has been that I don't see paedobaptism in scripture. I want to study all these things for myself and come to my own conclusion. Could anyone help me with some very basic resources on these?
Not only do I not understand covenant theology, I don't understand the alternative view that Reformed Baptists hold, could someone help me with this?
Other than the two things mentioned, how else do Baptists and Presbyterians differ? anything else that is distinctly "Reformed Baptist"?
(Edit: I understand that they differ on church government, my understanding is limited).
I understand this is a lot of questions but I have a strong desire to learn and come to truth in all these areas, and I want to know what I believe, so I greatly appreciate any input or advice you would be willing to give on any of these topics that would lead me to a better understanding.
God Bless.
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