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1. To whom? 2. What? 3. With what response?

Your Covenanting with God in His Covenant of Grace (2) I. The LORD's part in your covenanting II. Your part in the covenanting

This message examines five questions, including the theological and historical distinctions that define a Reformed Baptist church, tracing its roots to the Particular Baptists and the London Confessions of Faith. It identifies key markers such as the doctrines of grace, believer's baptism by immersion, and congregational autonomy, while clarifying that the local church remains under the final authority of Christ and Scripture. The discussion addresses the compatibility of Reformed confessional standards with dispensational eschatology. It critiques modern interpretations of congregationalism as mere democracy, advocating instead for a historic model of elder plurality and oversight. Ultimately, it presents a nuanced view of Baptist identity that honors Reformed heritage while maintaining specific convictions on the relationship between Israel and the Church. The questions: 1. What Makes a Reformed Baptist Church? 2. Are We a Reformed Baptist Church? 3. Is the 1689 Compatible with Reformed or "Leaky" Dispensationalism? 4. What Is Congregationalism? 5. What Role Have Pastors/Elders Had Historically in Baptist Churches?