What is a Baptist? What is the 1689 LCF?

Introduction

 

In the last 5 years you’ve likely noticed that we talk more and more about Christian creeds and confessions in our congregation. We have been reciting the Apostle’s Creed weekly for five years in our gathered worship. We also alternate in reciting the Nicene Creed. We’ve taken an entire year to recite an edited version of the Heidelberg Catechism, and more recently, we taught through the seven ecumenical councils and their associated creeds and …

I Believe: Introducing Confessional Theology

Letter from the Pastor 3/4/2025

Introduction

For nearly 5 years, our church has recited an ancient church creed every Sunday in our worship service. For several years, we recited the Apostles’ Creed, and we have begun reciting the Nicene Creed. Our plan going forward is to recite the Apostles’ for half the year and the Nicene the other half. If you were worshipping with our church in 2023, you’ll remember that, alongside the Apostles’ Creed, …