SBC: An unregenerate Denomination by Jim Elliff

Protestants are those who are not Catholic. Yes, I join the other early Baptists like those who studied under Calvin at Geneva. I do believe their view of Scriptures and salvation is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe in the 5 Solas of the Reformation, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, and for the Glory of God Alone.

Aren't these truths enough to stand for and protest any supposed Christian group who are against these truths? I do!

 

Protestant are those who traditionally protested the Catholic view of Scripture and Salvation while advancing the theology known as the 5 Solas.

 

Jerome,

No, I was referring to what traditional particular Baptists refer to as being both Baptist and Protestant. I hold to the London Baptist Confession 1689. When I have been the Senior Pastor, I did not nor ever have endorsed paedoBaptism. Rather, I endorse reformation doctrine as outlined above.

Spurgeon referred to himself as a Protestant, recounting "We protestants" on June 15, 1860 in a letter to his congregation. Even Bunyan embraced Protestantism. I understand why some sects reject protestantism like the followers of Mennos and Church of Christ adherents. Particular Baptists, though, have generally embraced Protestantism (though there are exceptions, especially Landmarkists). I am neither a Landmark Baptist, a Mennonite, or a General Baptist. I am a Particular Baptist... Holding to 5 Solas, but also to a Credo-Baptist doctrine. Most of the theologian friends I have, no matter their position on this issue, could affirm, I am vocal proponent of Particular Baptist doctrines.

 

Jerome,

You obviously do not know my church. My church is credo-Baptist and would never allow for paedo-baptism. While our church enjoys a diversity in several other areas of theology (though we are all Baptistic), I think I am safe to say that that we are 100% credo-Baptist. I, as well, do not like speaking for my church and wish that to be done by an official proclamation of the Elders. For me to do so would be presumptuous upon them and dishonoring of the roles God has given to us. However, if you have a problem with our church, we have a solid process developed by Peacemakers that would address such inquiries. I believe we have had 1 graduate of Bible College, 2 Seminary Grads, and one former Evangelist. All of us are strongly Baptistic in our theology.

Thus, seeking to label us using a logical fallacy is not helpful. To be honest with you, of all the churches I have Pastored or been a member, my current church is the hardest to label... but there is great grace in our church on minor issues.

 

No, certain sects of Christians persecuted Baptists. As well, some sects of Christians fought to not have them persecuted. It was not all Protestants (while Episcopals left the Catholic church, for instance, they did not leave due to theological reasons nor hold to what I believe Protestants hold to.)

I also agree with another person is curious about Baptists existing before the Reformation. Most of those trail of blood ideas go through heretics (at worst) or people with theology that you assume may have been Baptists.

I am a Protestant; I am a Baptist.