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Baptistic Congregational Government

Baptists have distinct beliefs about the nature of the church and how it ought to function accordingly. How then should Baptistic churches think about the authority, government, and leadership in the local church?

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Consistency is key! If we confess that the Covenant of Grace forms and gathers a regenerate covenant people, then our practice of baptism and the Lord's Supper — the ordinances given to the church — must reflect that beautiful reality.

Regenerate Church Membership and Church Discipline

Contrary to popular belief, the core element of Baptist identity is not a position on the mode and timing of baptism. It is a position on the nature of the church itself as Christ's new covenant people. This week we explore that position through its application in both regenerate church membership and church discipline.

Calvinism - Part 2

In this second of two classes on Calvinism Pastor Luke covers the five points of Calvinism using the acrostic TULIP. He also shares some of the story behind how he became a Calvinist.

Calvinism - Part 1

Many think of Calvinism as merely defined by the acronym “TULIP” and some refer to it as the “Doctrines of Grace”. In today’s teaching, we will talk about how it is much more and helps us understand more of the character of God and His sovereignty.