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THE SECOND LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION
The Holy Bible is the final and only authority in all matters of faith and practice. We accept and adopt the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689, because we believe it to be an accurate and faithful expression of the system of doctrine taught in the Bible and understood by the church throughout history. We do not hold this confession of faith to be above or equal to the Holy Scriptures, rather we accept it as assistance in controversy, a confirmation in faith, and an instrument of edification and instruction. This confession provides every member with a compact body of divinity so that, by means of the scriptural proofs, each one can be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in him.
THE BAPTIST CATECHISM
The Baptist Catechism of 1693 is useful in teaching, both young and old, the biblical doctrines so beautifully expressed in our confession of faith.
A RESOURCE ON BAPTISM & THE LORD'S SUPPER
This booklet is intended to be a resource for the Covenant Members of Redeemer Church and those in attendance on the Lord's Day, to remember what we believe as a church and what the elders instruct in light of this belief concerning these ordiances.
The following link (title) is an article which describes and explains what we believe and practice as Reformed Baptists.
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS OF REDEEMER CHURCH
We, the members of Redeemer Reformed Baptist Church, have ordained and established the following Articles, to which we voluntarily and solemnly submit ourselves.
CHURCH COVENANT
Having, as we trust, been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to give up ourselves to Him, and having been baptized upon our profession of faith, in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, we do now, relying on His gracious aid, solemnly and joyfully acknowledge our covenant with each other. (Jn 6:63; 16:7-11; 1:12; 1 Thess 2:13; Acts 2:41; 8:38; Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 12:12-13; Acts 2:42)
We will work and pray for the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Eph. 4:3)
We will walk together in brotherly love, as becomes the members of a Christian Church, exercise an affectionate care and watchfulness over each other and faithfully admonish and entreat one another as occasion may require. (Rom 12:10, 16:17-18; Gal 6:1-2; Matt 18:15-17; Jas 5:19-20; Col 3:16; Heb 3:12-13; 1 Thess 5:11; 1 Cor 5)
We will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, nor neglect to pray for ourselves and others. (Heb 10:23-25; Eph 6:18; 1 Thess 5:17, 25)
We will endeavor to bring up such as may at any time be under our care, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and by a pure and loving example to seek the salvation of our family and friends. (Deut 6:1-12; 11:18-20; Matt 6:6; Eph 6:4; Mk 5:19; Lk 5:19; Matt 5:16; Eph 5:15).
We will rejoice at each other’s happiness and endeavor with tenderness and sympathy to bear each other’s burdens and sorrows. (Rom 12:15; Gal 6:2).
We will seek, by Divine aid, to live carefully in the world, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, and remembering that, as we have been buried by baptism and raised again from the symbolic grave, so there is on us a special obligation now to lead a new and holy life. (Eph 5:15; Tit 2:12; Rom 6:4; 1 Thess 4:7; 1 Pet 1:13-25) .
We will work together for the continuance of a faithful gospel ministry in this church, as we carry out its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines. We will contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry and its pastors, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel. (Eph 2:21-22; Heb 10:25; Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor 11:24-34; Rom 16:17; 2 Thess 3:6; 1 Cor 5; Acts 2:42; 2 Jn 1:9-11; Matt 10:10; Gal 6:6; Mal 3:8-10; Acts 11:29; 2 Cor 8:1-5, Lk 24:46-48; Acts 1:8)
We will, when we move from this place, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word. (Acts 18:27-28; Rom 16:1-2; 1 Cor 15:58; Col 3:23; Heb 10:24-25)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen. (2 Cor 13:14)
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