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Vadim Chepurny

2025-09-30T21:03:07Z

Noble Depravity: Added some bio from RBS profile. Added a work, cited location in academia.edu

'''Vadim Chepurny''' is the Dean of Students at [[Reformed Baptist Seminary]]. He is a graduate of UC Davis (Electrical Engineering) and [[The Master’s Seminary]] (MDiv). Vadim has a wife, Anna, and with their three children. They currently reside in Florida.

=== '''List of works:''' ===
[https://www.academia.edu/33850323/THE_IMPASSIBILITY_OF_GOD_A_REFORMED_PERSPECTIVE The Impassibility of God: A Reformed Perspective] (2016) The Master's Seminary

Baptist Catechism

2025-08-30T22:56:20Z

Noble Depravity:

The [[Baptist Catechism]] was originally commissioned by the [[London General Assembly]] and assigned to [[William Collins]] in 1693.<ref name=":0">Samuel Renihan, 2019, ''The Baptist Catechism, Commonly, but Falsely?, called Keach’s'', from <nowiki>https://pettyfrance.wordpress.com/2019/12/04/the-baptist-catechism-commonly-but-falsely-called-keachs/</nowiki></ref> The earliest appearance of the catechism was in 1695 but already labeled as the 5th edition. There is very little evidence that [[Benjamin Keach]] was involved in the authoring of this catechism, however in the mid 18th Century, his name and picture was added to the catechism when printed. This may be due to an advertisement which appeared in 1719 with the 4th printing of the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)|Second London Baptist Confession]] of Faith, in which the rights to print the catechism were sold to John Marshall, a bookseller, by William Collins and Benjamin Keach.<ref name=":0" /> As Samuel Renihan's research shows, this is probably a repeat of an earlier advertisement indicating the transfer of rights occurred around 1699, most likely.

Providence Church (Milton, Florida)

2025-03-02T20:38:18Z

Noble Depravity: Added Website + Address

Providence Church in Milton FL is a confession Baptist church that confesses the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)|1689 LBCF]].

Address: 5277 Glover Lane, Milton, FL 32570

Website: http://providence1689.com/

Leadership:

* Elder: Zack Sims
* Elder: Andy Bell
* Elder: Jeff Beard

Providence Church (Milton, Florida)

2025-03-02T20:36:46Z

Noble Depravity: Added basis detail + leadership names

Providence Church in Milton FL is a confession Baptist church that confesses the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)|1689 LBCF]].

Leadership:

* Elder: Zack Sims
* Elder: Andy Bell
* Elder: Jeff Beard

List of Reformed Baptists

2024-12-16T02:18:16Z

Noble Depravity: Added NOTE at top, Added DeLaune, Added Hutchinson

The [[Reformed Baptist]] (or "Particular Baptist") movement has had several notable and influential figures throughout its history.

NOTE: The Particular Baptists may properly be called Reformed Baptists, but not all Reformed Baptists are Particular Baptists.

== 17th Century ==
*[[John Bunyan]] (1628–1688):<ref name="Ward">{{cite book|last1=Ward|first1=Rowland|last2=Humphreys|first2=Robert|edition=3rd|title=Religious Bodies in Australia: A comprehensive Guide|year=1995|publisher=New Melbourne Press|isbn=978-0-646-24552-2|page=119}}</ref> English preacher and author of ''[[The Pilgrim's Progress]]''
*[[Hercules Collins]] (ca. 1646–1702): English Pastor, author of ''An Orthodox Catechism'', and signer of the 1689 London Baptist Confession
*[[Benjamin Cox (minister)|Benjamin Coxe]]: English Pastor and theologian, signer of the [[First London Baptist Confession]], father of Nehemiah Coxe
*Nehemiah Coxe: English Pastor and signer of the [[1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith|1689 London Baptist Confession]], son of Benjamin Coxe
*[[Thomas DeLaune]]: Irish Baptist, moved to London, killed by the state church in 1685. Married Edward Hutchinson's daughter Hannah.
*[[Anne Dutton]] (1692–1765): English poet and associate of [[John Wesley]] and [[George Whitefield]]
*Edward Hutchinson: an English Particular Baptist in London. Known for writing an extensive treatment on the covenant and baptism in 1676.
*[[Benjamin Keach]] (1640–1704): English theologian, pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]], writer of [[Keach's Catechism]], signer of the [[1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith|1689 London Baptist Confession]]
*[[Roger Williams]] (1603–1683): American minister and founder of Rhode Island. Williams later left the Reformed Baptists
*[[Hanserd Knollys]] (1599–1691): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the [[Confession of Faith (1644)|1644 First London Baptist Confession]] and [[Confession of Faith (1689)|1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith]]
*William Kiffin (1616–1701): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the [[Confession of Faith (1644)|1644 First London Baptist Confession]] and [[Confession of Faith (1689)|1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith]]

Other early Particular Baptists include: [[Henry Jessey]], [[John Spilsbury (Baptist minister)|John Spilsbury]], [https://www.ccel.org/creeds/bcf/biowc.htm William Collins], [[John Tombes]]

== 18th Century ==

*[[William Carey (missionary)|William Carey]] (1761–1834):<ref name="Ward" /> English missionary
*[[William Gadsby]] (1773–1844): an early leader of the [[Strict Baptists|Strict and Particular Baptist]] movement in England.<ref name="GarrettPage198">{{cite book |last=Garrett |first=James Leo jr |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=epEHq0mTsKgC&pg=PA198 |title=Baptist Theology: A Four-Century Study |publisher=[[Mercer University Press]] |year=2009 |isbn=978-0-88146-129-9 |page=198 |author-link=James Leo Garrett Jr. |accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref>
*[[Andrew Fuller]] (1754–1815):<ref name="Ward" /> founder of the [[Baptist Missionary Society]]
*[[John Gill (theologian)|John Gill]] (1697–1771):<ref name="Ward" /> English theologian and pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]]
*[[Adoniram Judson]] (1788–1850): first Protestant missionary sent from North America to preach in [[Burma]]

Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include: [[Basil Manly Sr.|Basil Manly Sr]], [https://founders.org/articles/the-man-converted-through-his-own-preaching/ Elias Keach], [[John Rippon]], [[John Ryland]], [[Joseph Swain (poet)|Joseph Swain]]

== 19th Century ==

* [[Charles Spurgeon]] (1834–1892):<ref name="Ward" /> English author and pastor of [[Metropolitan Tabernacle]]
* [[John L. Dagg]] (1794–1884): Author of the Manual of Theology, the first Baptist systematic theology in America
* [[James Petigru Boyce|James P. Boyce]] (1827–1888): Founder of the [[Southern Baptist Theological Seminary]]
* [[William Knibb]] (1803–1845): Missionary to Jamaica chiefly known today for his work to free enslaved Africans.

Other notable Reformed Baptists in this period include [[Robert Hall (minister)|Robert Hall]], [[Robert Haldane]], [[James Haldane]], [[Alexander Maclaren]], [[Krishna Pal]], [[Benajah Harvey Carroll]], [[Basil Manly Jr.|Basil Manly Jr]]

== 20th Century ==
* [[Arthur Pink|Arthur W Pink]] (1886–1952): Little known in his own lifetime despite pastoring on both sides of the Atlantic, Pink is one of the most influential evangelical and Reformed authors in the twentieth century due to his magazine ''Studies in the Scriptures'', which have been the source of many influential books e.g. ''The Sovereignty of God'', ''The Attributes of God'', ''Gleanings in Genesis''.
* [[Ernest Reisinger]] (1919-2004): An American Reformed Baptist pastor who played a key part in recovery of Calvinism in the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. His influence led to the establishment of [[Founders Ministries]].
* [[Geoff Thomas (pastor)|Geoff Thomas]] (b. 1938): Minister of Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth, Wales, from 1965 for 50 years.
* [[Walter Chantry]] (1938–2022): Pastor of [[Grace Baptist Church (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)]] for 39 years. He also edited the [[Banner of Truth Trust|Banner of Truth]] Magazine for 7 years.
* [[Albert N Martin]] (b. 1934): Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church Montville, New Jersey for 46 years and taught Pastoral Theology at Trinity Ministerial Academy for 20 years.
* [[Erroll Hulse]] (1931–2017): Pastor of Cuckfield Baptist Church in West Sussex, later of Leeds Reformed Baptist Church. He edited ''[[Reformation Today]]'' magazine from 1970 to 2013 and was the founder of the annual Carey Conference.

== 21st Century ==

*[[James Renihan|Dr. James Renihan]], president of [[IRBS Seminary]]
* [[Thomas Ascol]] (b. 1957): American author, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL, President of [[Founders Ministries|Founders Ministry]]
* [[Voddie Baucham]] (b. 1969): American theologian, Former Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, TX, Professor at African Christian University in [[Lusaka]], Zambia. Lived in Zambia from 2015 - 2024.
* [[Alistair Begg]] (b. 1952): Scottish-American pastor and author, host of the ''Truth for Life'' radio program.
* [[D. A. Carson]] (b. 1946): Canadian-American theologian and New Testament scholar.
* [[Matt Chandler (pastor)|Matt Chandler]] (b. 1974): American pastor<ref>{{cite web |title=Home | the Village Church |url=http://www.thevillagechurch.net/about/matt-chandler/ |access-date=2016-09-09 |website=www.thevillagechurch.net}}</ref> and President of the [[Acts 29 Network]]<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.acts29.com/about/ |access-date=2016-09-09 |website=www.acts29.com}}</ref>
* [[Mark Dever]] (b. 1960):<ref>{{cite news |last=Burek |first=Josh |date=27 March 2010 |title=Christian faith: Calvinism is back |newspaper=[[The Christian Science Monitor]] |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2010/0327/Christian-faith-Calvinism-is-back |accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref> American Reformed Baptist, Pastor of [[Capitol Hill Baptist Church|Capital Hill Baptist Church]], and founder of [[9Marks Ministries|9Marks Ministry]]
* [[Peter Masters]] (b. 1940): British author and Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, UK.
* [[Albert Mohler]] (b. 1959): American theologian and president of the [[Southern Baptist Theological Seminary]].
* [[John Piper (theologian)|John Piper]] (b. 1946):<ref>{{cite web |date=March 1985 |title=What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism |url=http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/articles/what-we-believe-about-the-five-points-of-calvinism |accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref> American preacher and author.
* [[David Platt (pastor)|David Platt]] (b. 1979): American pastor and former President of the [[International Mission Board]].
* [[James White (theologian)|James White]] (b. 1962):<ref>[http://www.aomin.org/articles/bio.html James R. White - Alpha and Omega Ministries] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103162744/http://aomin.org/articles/bio.html|date=2012-01-03}}. Retrieved 2012-01-02.</ref> American Apologist, Author, and Pastor at Apologia Church.

== See also ==
* [[List of Reformed Baptist associations]]
* [[List of Reformed Baptist ministries]]
* [[List of Reformed Baptist publishers]]

== References==

Thomas DeLaune

2024-12-01T22:03:16Z

Noble Depravity: Updated TD's connection to Mr. Blackwood, cited source

'''Thomas DeLaune''' (d. 1685), was an Irish non-conformist writer known for running a grammar school and printing house.<ref>Andrews, H. (2009). ''Delaune, Thomas''. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://www.dib.ie/biography/delaune-thomas-a2517</nowiki></ref> He was born in Brinny, County Cork on an unknown date.<ref name=":0">Lewis, S. (2022). The Reception of Thomas Delaune's Plea for the Non-Conformists in England and America, 1684–1870. ''Church History'', ''91''(1), 41–61. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1017/S0009640721002869</nowiki></ref> Protestant persecution forced him to flee to England where he met [[Edward Hutchinson]], a Baptist minister and writer. Thomas would later marry his daughter Hannah. Thomas was a scholar, not considering himself to be a minister or lay preacher but entered into many religious debates. He would speak against [[Richard Baxter]], [[Obadiah Wills]], and [[Joseph Whiston]] on the subject of [[infant baptism]]. Thomas DeLaune would end up dying in prison in 1685. He was accused and found guilty of writing seditious material against the king and the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in January of 1684. Deprived of his income as a schoolmaster, his wife and two children would move to live near his prison in Newgate.<ref name=":0" /> They would eventually suffer and die from undernourishment. Thomas died in Newgate, in prison, fifteen months after his incarceration. Thomas DeLaune would be considered a martyr for generations of [[Nonconformist (Protestantism)|Nonconformists]]. DeLaune would be one of 8,000 [[Dissenters]] who were executed or died in prison during Charles II's reign.<ref name=":1">Compton, A. (2018). Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr (M. A. Haykin, Ed.). ''Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies''. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf</nowiki></ref>

Thomas DeLaune was a Particular, or Calvinistic, Baptist in London. His occupation and scholarly demeanor led him to befriend [[Hanserd Knollys]], [[William Kiffin]], and [[Benjamin Keach]]--to name a few.<ref name=":1" /> Although he preached occasionally, he was mostly known for being a biblical scholar, translator, and author. His writings were mostly concerning baptism, covenant theology, church government, and the case for dissent from the state church of Anglicism.<ref name=":1" /> His most famous work was ''A Plea for the Non-Conformists'' (1683). He also argued for the case of [[believer's baptism]] amongst his learned peers who were Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Episcopalian. In 1676, DeLaune wrote the Preface to [[Edward Hutchinson]]'s ''A Treatise Concerning the Covenant and Baptism, Dialogue-wise, between a Baptist & a Poedo-Baptist'', which was a response to Richard Baxter's case for infant baptism. Baxter's "massive independence of thought," showed a rather loose connection to Reformed orthodoxy, which was highlighted by many of his peers. DeLaune comments:<blockquote>…only the great Creator is unerring. A man may preach and write of the most seraphic verities, and yet know but in part. Mr. Baxter is to be honoured as far as he has laid himself out to preach the Gospel, and improve his talent for the conversion of souls in this evil day. But when he forgets himself, and instead of promoting practical holiness, fills the nation with notions as uncertain as they are numberless, puzzling such as arrive not to the subtlety of his distinction, creating more doubts then ever he’ll be able to resolve, making Christianity a mere riddle which no man understands but he, and liable to as many forms and interpretations as his wavering mind. Then I humbly conceive he may be very safely left.<ref name=":1" /> *''Cited from DeLaune's Preface to Hutchinson's Treatise against Baxter's argument for infant baptism''*</blockquote>DeLaune would go on to author his own work on Baptism in ''Truth Defended'' (1677). DeLaune would also participate with Rev. Benjamin Keach in ''Tropologia'' (1681). Keach notes in the Preface, speaking to DeLaune's character and skill, "And having many brief heads of my notes by me, it was judged worthy my time and pains to compile the work before thee; and to render the utility of the work as valuable as I could, I applied for the assistance of men most eminent in piety and literature, and was so happy as to succeed in the application." Keach acknowledged DeLaune's piety and literary ability, which we should keep in mind when we read his works--this man was a recognized scholar who followed Christ in his personal life, too. He strongly disagreed with and argued against the state church, whose use of force would lead to DeLaune and his family's premature deaths. He says:<blockquote>No man can be forced to believe; he may be compelled to say this or that, but not to believe it ... A man may as easily make a man stark blind to read Greek, or distinguish colours, as an unbeliever to believe, for that is God's gift. Arguments are good inducements, but force has no countenance in the Gospel... Force may make one blind, but never to see clearer; it may make a hypocrite, but no true convert.<ref name=":1" />

We ought to have no religious communion with atheists, infidels, papists, or idolaters, profane or ill livers, or heretics, who err in fundamentals; yet not to persecute any of them merely for their principles, but where they transgress the temporal laws, let them, as others ought, suffer accordingly …<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>Thomas's comments would come a couple decades after [[Christopher Blackwood]]'s treatise, ''The Storming of Antichrist'' (1644), which addressed the role of the church and government. If DeLaune had been influenced by Blackwood, there is not anything written down, save a reference to Mr. Blackwood in the Preface to Hutchinson's Treatise.<ref>Hutchinson, E., & DeLaune, T. (1676). ''A treatise concerning the covenant and baptism dialogue-wise, between a Baptist & a Poedo-baptist''. Elephant and Castle. <nowiki>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J8LN6DGrG3GYeDTZu5HtDfFJBN4Jh917mYZ1vANHmPg/edit?tab=t.0</nowiki></ref> In the ''Compulsion of Conscience Condemned'', DeLaune calls Charles II to act in line with a statement he made before his coronation, as follows: <blockquote>To evidence (further) the lenity of his Majesty, I shall quote a memorable passage in his Declaration from Breda, dated April 14, 1660. ‘We do declare a liberty to tender consciences; and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion, which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom; and that we shall be ready to consent to such an Act of Parliament, as upon mature deliberation shall be offered to us for the full granting that indulgence’<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>DeLaune was very involved in defending the ''Dissenters'' or Nonconformists right to separate from the state church. His commentary suggests a strong appeal to Christian Liberty and liberty of conscience. Had DeLaune not been killed by his imprisonment, he may have been another signatory on the 1677/89 [[2nd London Baptist Confession (1689)|2nd London Baptist Confession]] of Faith.

=== List of works: ===

* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_truth-defended-_delaune-thomas_1677/mode/2up Truth defended], or a triple answer to the late triumvirates opposition in their three pamphlets, viz., Mr. Baxter's review, Mr. Wills his censure, Mr. Whiston's postscript to his essay, &c. (1677)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_angliae-metropolis-or-_delaune-thomas_1690/mode/2up Angliae metropolis]: or, the present state of London (1681)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_oya-or-a-key-to-_delaune-thomas_1681 Тролоλoya, or, a key to open scripture metaphors] (1681) *with [[Benjamin Keach]]*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_compulsion-of-conscience_delaune-thomas_1683 Compulsion of conscience condemned], wherein, is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the Fundamental Laws of England, and Common Equity, &c. (1683)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-plea-for-the-non-confo_delaune-thomas_1684_0/mode/2up A Plea for the Non-Conformists] (1683) ''*reprinted 23 times between 1684 - 1845. [https://books.google.co.uk/books?vid=BL:A0019793633 Here is a 1704 copy in good condition]. In 1706, with a Preface by Daniel DeFoe*''
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_two-letters-to-dr-benja_delaune-thomas_1683/mode/2up Two letters to Dr. Benjamin Calamy], one in English, the other in Latine (1684)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_-or-the-_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up Εικών του θηρίου or the image of the beast] (1684) *pamphlet*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-narrative-of-the-suffe_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up A narrative of the sufferings of Thomas Delaune] (1684)

====== Books and articles written about DeLaune: ======

* Delaune: The English Baptist Martyr (1870) by an American Baptist, Charles Thompson.
* ''Thomas Delaune'' (ca.1635-1645-1685) by Andy Compton, in The British Particular Baptists - Vol. I Revised, edited by Michael A. G. Haykin and Terry Wolever
* [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr] by Andy Compton, in Occasional Publications edited Michael A. G. Haykin
* [https://archive.org/details/historyofengli02cros/page/366/mode/2up?q=delaune The History of the English Baptists] by Thomas Crosby, ''*start on p. 366*''

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-30T04:42:33Z

Noble Depravity: Hyperlinked Edward Hutchinson so we can create a page on him later.

'''Thomas DeLaune''' (d. 1685), was an Irish non-conformist writer known for running a grammar school and printing house.<ref>Andrews, H. (2009). ''Delaune, Thomas''. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://www.dib.ie/biography/delaune-thomas-a2517</nowiki></ref> He was born in Brinny, County Cork on an unknown date.<ref name=":0">Lewis, S. (2022). The Reception of Thomas Delaune's Plea for the Non-Conformists in England and America, 1684–1870. ''Church History'', ''91''(1), 41–61. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1017/S0009640721002869</nowiki></ref> Protestant persecution forced him to flee to England where he met [[Edward Hutchinson]], a Baptist minister and writer. Thomas would later marry his daughter Hannah. Thomas was a scholar, not considering himself to be a minister or lay preacher but entered into many religious debates. He would speak against [[Richard Baxter]], [[Obadiah Wills]], and [[Joseph Whiston]] on the subject of [[infant baptism]]. Thomas DeLaune would end up dying in prison in 1685. He was accused and found guilty of writing seditious material against the king and the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in January of 1684. Deprived of his income as a schoolmaster, his wife and two children would move to live near his prison in Newgate.<ref name=":0" /> They would eventually suffer and die from undernourishment. Thomas died in Newgate, in prison, fifteen months after his incarceration. Thomas DeLaune would be considered a martyr for generations of [[Nonconformist (Protestantism)|Nonconformists]]. DeLaune would be one of 8,000 [[Dissenters]] who were executed or died in prison during Charles II's reign.<ref name=":1">Compton, A. (2018). Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr (M. A. Haykin, Ed.). ''Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies''. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf</nowiki></ref>

Thomas DeLaune was a Particular, or Calvinistic, Baptist in London. His occupation and scholarly demeanor led him to befriend [[Hanserd Knollys]], [[William Kiffin]], and [[Benjamin Keach]]--to name a few.<ref name=":1" /> Although he preached occasionally, he was mostly known for being a biblical scholar, translator, and author. His writings were mostly concerning baptism, covenant theology, church government, and the case for dissent from the state church of Anglicism.<ref name=":1" /> His most famous work was ''A Plea for the Non-Conformists'' (1683). He also argued for the case of [[believer's baptism]] amongst his learned peers who were Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Episcopalian. In 1676, DeLaune wrote the Preface to [[Edward Hutchinson]]'s ''A Treatise Concerning the Covenant and Baptism, Dialogue-wise, between a Baptist & a Poedo-Baptist'', which was a response to Richard Baxter's case for infant baptism. Baxter's "massive independence of thought," showed a rather loose connection to Reformed orthodoxy, which was highlighted by many of his peers. DeLaune comments:<blockquote>…only the great Creator is unerring. A man may preach and write of the most seraphic verities, and yet know but in part. Mr. Baxter is to be honoured as far as he has laid himself out to preach the Gospel, and improve his talent for the conversion of souls in this evil day. But when he forgets himself, and instead of promoting practical holiness, fills the nation with notions as uncertain as they are numberless, puzzling such as arrive not to the subtlety of his distinction, creating more doubts then ever he’ll be able to resolve, making Christianity a mere riddle which no man understands but he, and liable to as many forms and interpretations as his wavering mind. Then I humbly conceive he may be very safely left.<ref name=":1" /> *''Cited from DeLaune's Preface to Hutchinson's Treatise against Baxter's argument for infant baptism''*</blockquote>DeLaune would go on to author his own work on Baptism in ''Truth Defended'' (1677). DeLaune would also participate with Rev. Benjamin Keach in ''Tropologia'' (1681). Keach notes in the Preface, speaking to DeLaune's character and skill, "And having many brief heads of my notes by me, it was judged worthy my time and pains to compile the work before thee; and to render the utility of the work as valuable as I could, I applied for the assistance of men most eminent in piety and literature, and was so happy as to succeed in the application." Keach acknowledged DeLaune's piety and literary ability, which we should keep in mind when we read his works--this man was a recognized scholar who followed Christ in his personal life, too. He strongly disagreed with and argued against the state church, whose use of force would lead to DeLaune and his family's premature deaths. He says:<blockquote>No man can be forced to believe; he may be compelled to say this or that, but not to believe it ... A man may as easily make a man stark blind to read Greek, or distinguish colours, as an unbeliever to believe, for that is God's gift. Arguments are good inducements, but force has no countenance in the Gospel... Force may make one blind, but never to see clearer; it may make a hypocrite, but no true convert.<ref name=":1" />

We ought to have no religious communion with atheists, infidels, papists, or idolaters, profane or ill livers, or heretics, who err in fundamentals; yet not to persecute any of them merely for their principles, but where they transgress the temporal laws, let them, as others ought, suffer accordingly …<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>Thomas's comments would come a couple decades after [[Christopher Blackwood]]'s treatise, ''The Storming of Antichrist'' (1644), which addressed the role of the church and government. If DeLaune had been influenced by Blackwood, there is not anything written down. In the ''Compulsion of Conscience Condemned'', DeLaune calls Charles II to act in line with a statement he made before his coronation, as follows: <blockquote>To evidence (further) the lenity of his Majesty, I shall quote a memorable passage in his Declaration from Breda, dated April 14, 1660. ‘We do declare a liberty to tender consciences; and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion, which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom; and that we shall be ready to consent to such an Act of Parliament, as upon mature deliberation shall be offered to us for the full granting that indulgence’<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>DeLaune was very involved in defending the ''Dissenters'' or Nonconformists right to separate from the state church. His commentary suggests a strong appeal to Christian Liberty and liberty of conscience. Had DeLaune not been killed by his imprisonment, he may have been another signatory on the 1677/89 [[2nd London Baptist Confession (1689)|2nd London Baptist Confession]] of Faith.

=== List of works: ===

* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_truth-defended-_delaune-thomas_1677/mode/2up Truth defended], or a triple answer to the late triumvirates opposition in their three pamphlets, viz., Mr. Baxter's review, Mr. Wills his censure, Mr. Whiston's postscript to his essay, &c. (1677)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_angliae-metropolis-or-_delaune-thomas_1690/mode/2up Angliae metropolis]: or, the present state of London (1681)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_oya-or-a-key-to-_delaune-thomas_1681 Тролоλoya, or, a key to open scripture metaphors] (1681) *with [[Benjamin Keach]]*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_compulsion-of-conscience_delaune-thomas_1683 Compulsion of conscience condemned], wherein, is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the Fundamental Laws of England, and Common Equity, &c. (1683)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-plea-for-the-non-confo_delaune-thomas_1684_0/mode/2up A Plea for the Non-Conformists] (1683) ''*reprinted 23 times between 1684 - 1845. [https://books.google.co.uk/books?vid=BL:A0019793633 Here is a 1704 copy in good condition]. In 1706, with a Preface by Daniel DeFoe*''
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_two-letters-to-dr-benja_delaune-thomas_1683/mode/2up Two letters to Dr. Benjamin Calamy], one in English, the other in Latine (1684)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_-or-the-_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up Εικών του θηρίου or the image of the beast] (1684) *pamphlet*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-narrative-of-the-suffe_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up A narrative of the sufferings of Thomas Delaune] (1684)

====== Books and articles written about DeLaune: ======

* Delaune: The English Baptist Martyr (1870) by an American Baptist, Charles Thompson.
* ''Thomas Delaune'' (ca.1635-1645-1685) by Andy Compton, in The British Particular Baptists - Vol. I Revised, edited by Michael A. G. Haykin and Terry Wolever
* [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr] by Andy Compton, in Occasional Publications edited Michael A. G. Haykin
* [https://archive.org/details/historyofengli02cros/page/366/mode/2up?q=delaune The History of the English Baptists] by Thomas Crosby, ''*start on p. 366*''

Benjamin Keach

2024-11-29T19:50:59Z

Noble Depravity: Link to Instructions for Children

'''Benjamin Keach''' (29 February 1640 – 18 July 1704) was an English [[Particular Baptist]], known for his prolific writings in the 17th Century. He is most known for signing the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)]], an important document for the Particular Baptists.

=== Early Life ===
Benjamin Keach was born 29 February 1640 at Stokeham, in Buckinghamshire, England. <ref name=":0">Keach, B. (2005). ''The travels of true godliness: from the beginning of the world to this present day in an apt and pleasant allegory'' (H. Malcom, Ed.). Solid Ground Christian Books.</ref> Keep in mind this was prior to the [[wikipedia:Calendar_(New_Style)_Act_1750|Calendar Act of 1750]]. Benjamin grew up working a trade due to the increasing cost of a liberal education in England. However, his passion for books, reading, and the critical manner in which he read the Scriptures, his employment as a tradesmen proved uncongenial. In fact, this talent led to him joining a Baptist church in the account of silence in the Scriptures on [[infant baptism]]. His piety and talents were quickly recognized, and after about three years, in 1658, he was called to ministry. He would have been around 18 years old at the time. For the first two years of his ministry, he maintained a generally [[Arminian]] view. However, upon coming to London, he learned of another type of Baptist: the [[wikipedia:Reformed_Baptists|Calvinistic Baptists]]. In a few years he came to become Calvinistic in his sentiments and maintained that position for the rest of his life.

=== List of works: <ref name=":0" /> <ref>http://digitalpuritan.net/benjamin-keach/</ref> <ref>https://pettyfrance.wordpress.com/online-particular-baptist-resources/</ref> ===

====== Practical works: ======

* The child's instructor, or a new and easy primmer (1664)
* A summons to the grave; being Mr. John Norcot's funeral sermon (1676)
* Tropologia. A key to open Scripture metaphors (1682) ''*written with [[Thomas DeLaune]].*''
* The travels of true godliness (1683)
* The progress of sin; or the travels of ungodliness (1684)
* The counterfeit Christian; or the danger of hypocrisy (1691)
* The marrow of justification; being several sermons on Rom. iv. 5 (1692)
* The everlasting covenant; being a funeral sermon for Mr. Henry Forty (1693)
* A trumpet blown in Zion (1694)
* A golden mine laid open; or the glory of God's rich grace displayed (1694)
* God acknowledged; being a sermon on a particular fast (1696)
* The early seeker, and love of a dying Saviour (1697)
* The articles of the faith of the congregation of Horselydown. With the glory and discipline of a true church displayed. (1697)
* The display of glorious grace; or the covenant of grace opened (1698)
* Jacob's ladder improved (1698)
* A call to weeping; or a warning concerning present miseries (1699)
* Gospel mysteries unveiled; or an exposition of all the parables, &c. (1704)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_eighteenth-century_instructions-for-childre_keach-nemjamin_1712/page/n1/mode/2up Instructions for children]: or, the child's and youth's delight. Teaching an easie way to spell and read true English (1712)

====== Polemical works: ======

* Mr. Baxter's arguments for believer's baptism. A sheet. (1674)
* Darkness vanquished; being an answer to Danvers on the laying on of hands. (1675)
* Gold refined; or baptism in its primitive purity (1689)
* The gospel minister's maintenance vindicated (1689)
* Antichrist stormed; or the Popish church proved to be mystery Babylon (1689)
* Pedobaptism; being an answer to the Athenian Society (1691)
* Breah repaired in God's worship; or singing, &c. (1691)
* A sober reply to Mr. Steed's epistle concerning singing (1691)
* The rector rectified, &c. (1692)
* The axe laid to the root; or one blow more at the foundation of infants' baptism, and church membership, part I (1693)
* The axe laid to the root; wherein Mr. Flavel's, Mr. Rothwell's, and Mr. Exall's arguments are answered, part II (1693)
* A counter antidote; or an answer to Shute's antidote, to prevent the prevalency of Anabaptism (1694)
* Light broke forth in Wales (1696)
* A medium between two extremes (1698)
* The Jewish Sabbath abrogated, &c. (1700)
* The French imposter detected; or an answer to Zachary Housel and Dr. Coward, who denied the soul's immortality. With a Frontispiece. (1702)

====== Poetical works: ======

* Sion in distress, &c. (1666)
* War with the Devil (1673) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The grand imposter discovered; or the Quaker's doctrine weighed in the balance and found wanting (1674)
* A Preface recommendatory to Mr. Balmford's poem, entitled, ''The Seaman's spiritual companion''. (1678)
* A pillar set up to keep in remembrance his first dear and beloved wife. A sheet. (1679)
* The glorious lover (1679) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The victorious Christian, or the triumph of faith; being prison meditations. A sheet. (1685)
* Spiritual melody; containing several Scriptural songs and hymns (1696)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's Truth unveiled by Scripture light. (1699)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's new world discovered; in which Mr. Keach declares his opinion of the millenium (1704)

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-26T22:29:41Z

Noble Depravity: Added to bio

'''Thomas DeLaune''' (d. 1685), was an Irish non-conformist writer known for running a grammar school and printing house.<ref>Andrews, H. (2009). ''Delaune, Thomas''. Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://www.dib.ie/biography/delaune-thomas-a2517</nowiki></ref> He was born in Brinny, County Cork on an unknown date.<ref name=":0">Lewis, S. (2022). The Reception of Thomas Delaune's Plea for the Non-Conformists in England and America, 1684–1870. ''Church History'', ''91''(1), 41–61. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1017/S0009640721002869</nowiki></ref> Protestant persecution forced him to flee to England where he met [[Edward Hutchinson]], a Baptist minister and writer. Thomas would later marry his daughter Hannah. Thomas was a scholar, not considering himself to be a minister or lay preacher but entered into many religious debates. He would speak against [[Richard Baxter]], [[Obadiah Wills]], and [[Joseph Whiston]] on the subject of [[infant baptism]]. Thomas DeLaune would end up dying in prison in 1685. He was accused and found guilty of writing seditious material against the king and the [[Book of Common Prayer]] in January of 1684. Deprived of his income as a schoolmaster, his wife and two children would move to live near his prison in Newgate.<ref name=":0" /> They would eventually suffer and die from undernourishment. Thomas died in Newgate, in prison, fifteen months after his incarceration. Thomas DeLaune would be considered a martyr for generations of [[Nonconformist (Protestantism)|Nonconformists]]. DeLaune would be one of 8,000 [[Dissenters]] who were executed or died in prison during Charles II's reign.<ref name=":1">Compton, A. (2018). Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr (M. A. Haykin, Ed.). ''Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies''. Retrieved 2024, from <nowiki>https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf</nowiki></ref>

Thomas DeLaune was a Particular, or Calvinistic, Baptist in London. His occupation and scholarly demeanor led him to befriend [[Hanserd Knollys]], [[William Kiffin]], and [[Benjamin Keach]]--to name a few.<ref name=":1" /> Although he preached occasionally, he was mostly known for being a biblical scholar, translator, and author. His writings were mostly concerning baptism, covenant theology, church government, and the case for dissent from the state church of Anglicism.<ref name=":1" /> His most famous work was ''A Plea for the Non-Conformists'' (1683). He also argued for the case of [[believer's baptism]] amongst his learned peers who were Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Episcopalian. In 1676, DeLaune wrote the Preface to Edward Hutchinson's ''A Treatise Concerning the Covenant and Baptism, Dialogue-wise, between a Baptist & a Poedo-Baptist'', which was a response to Richard Baxter's case for infant baptism. Baxter's "massive independence of thought," showed a rather loose connection to Reformed orthodoxy, which was highlighted by many of his peers. DeLaune comments:<blockquote>…only the great Creator is unerring. A man may preach and write of the most seraphic verities, and yet know but in part. Mr. Baxter is to be honoured as far as he has laid himself out to preach the Gospel, and improve his talent for the conversion of souls in this evil day. But when he forgets himself, and instead of promoting practical holiness, fills the nation with notions as uncertain as they are numberless, puzzling such as arrive not to the subtlety of his distinction, creating more doubts then ever he’ll be able to resolve, making Christianity a mere riddle which no man understands but he, and liable to as many forms and interpretations as his wavering mind. Then I humbly conceive he may be very safely left.<ref name=":1" /> *''Cited from DeLaune's Preface to Hutchinson's Treatise against Baxter's argument for infant baptism''*</blockquote>DeLaune would go on to author his own work on Baptism in ''Truth Defended'' (1677). DeLaune would also participate with Rev. Benjamin Keach in ''Tropologia'' (1681). Keach notes in the Preface, speaking to DeLaune's character and skill, "And having many brief heads of my notes by me, it was judged worthy my time and pains to compile the work before thee; and to render the utility of the work as valuable as I could, I applied for the assistance of men most eminent in piety and literature, and was so happy as to succeed in the application." Keach acknowledged DeLaune's piety and literary ability, which we should keep in mind when we read his works--this man was a recognized scholar who followed Christ in his personal life, too. He strongly disagreed with and argued against the state church, whose use of force would lead to DeLaune and his family's premature deaths. He says:<blockquote>No man can be forced to believe; he may be compelled to say this or that, but not to believe it ... A man may as easily make a man stark blind to read Greek, or distinguish colours, as an unbeliever to believe, for that is God's gift. Arguments are good inducements, but force has no countenance in the Gospel... Force may make one blind, but never to see clearer; it may make a hypocrite, but no true convert.<ref name=":1" />

We ought to have no religious communion with atheists, infidels, papists, or idolaters, profane or ill livers, or heretics, who err in fundamentals; yet not to persecute any of them merely for their principles, but where they transgress the temporal laws, let them, as others ought, suffer accordingly …<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>Thomas's comments would come a couple decades after [[Christopher Blackwood]]'s treatise, ''The Storming of Antichrist'' (1644), which addressed the role of the church and government. If DeLaune had been influenced by Blackwood, there is not anything written down. In the ''Compulsion of Conscience Condemned'', DeLaune calls Charles II to act in line with a statement he made before his coronation, as follows: <blockquote>To evidence (further) the lenity of his Majesty, I shall quote a memorable passage in his Declaration from Breda, dated April 14, 1660. ‘We do declare a liberty to tender consciences; and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion, which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom; and that we shall be ready to consent to such an Act of Parliament, as upon mature deliberation shall be offered to us for the full granting that indulgence’<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>DeLaune was very involved in defending the ''Dissenters'' or Nonconformists right to separate from the state church. His commentary suggests a strong appeal to Christian Liberty and liberty of conscience. Had DeLaune not been killed by his imprisonment, he may have been another signatory on the 1677/89 [[2nd London Baptist Confession (1689)|2nd London Baptist Confession]] of Faith.

=== List of works: ===

* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_truth-defended-_delaune-thomas_1677/mode/2up Truth defended], or a triple answer to the late triumvirates opposition in their three pamphlets, viz., Mr. Baxter's review, Mr. Wills his censure, Mr. Whiston's postscript to his essay, &c. (1677)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_angliae-metropolis-or-_delaune-thomas_1690/mode/2up Angliae metropolis]: or, the present state of London (1681)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_oya-or-a-key-to-_delaune-thomas_1681 Тролоλoya, or, a key to open scripture metaphors] (1681) *with [[Benjamin Keach]]*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_compulsion-of-conscience_delaune-thomas_1683 Compulsion of conscience condemned], wherein, is plainly demonstrated how inconsistent it is with Scripture, the Fundamental Laws of England, and Common Equity, &c. (1683)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-plea-for-the-non-confo_delaune-thomas_1684_0/mode/2up A Plea for the Non-Conformists] (1683) ''*reprinted 23 times between 1684 - 1845. [https://books.google.co.uk/books?vid=BL:A0019793633 Here is a 1704 copy in good condition]. In 1706, with a Preface by Daniel DeFoe*''
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_two-letters-to-dr-benja_delaune-thomas_1683/mode/2up Two letters to Dr. Benjamin Calamy], one in English, the other in Latine (1684)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_-or-the-_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up Εικών του θηρίου or the image of the beast] (1684) *pamphlet*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-narrative-of-the-suffe_delaune-thomas_1684/mode/2up A narrative of the sufferings of Thomas Delaune] (1684)

====== Books and articles written about DeLaune: ======

* Delaune: The English Baptist Martyr (1870) by an American Baptist, Charles Thompson.
* ''Thomas Delaune'' (ca.1635-1645-1685) by Andy Compton, in The British Particular Baptists - Vol. I Revised, edited by Michael A. G. Haykin and Terry Wolever
* [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57b5f4a2f7e0ab87b8abc3c8/t/6185bd42e02b0768d51ea74b/1636154692037/No.+6+-+Delaune.pdf Thomas Delaune: The life and times of Ireland's first Baptist martyr] by Andy Compton, in Occasional Publications edited Michael A. G. Haykin
* [https://archive.org/details/historyofengli02cros/page/366/mode/2up?q=delaune The History of the English Baptists] by Thomas Crosby, ''*start on p. 366*''

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-26T20:55:50Z

Noble Depravity: Added another book documenting T.D., added hyperlink to work, added to bio, added citation for it.

Joseph Alleine

2024-11-26T19:06:24Z

Noble Depravity: General biography. Added some links to works. Sources need updated to correct citation format.

'''Joseph Alleine''' (b. 1634 - d. 1668) was an English [[Nonconformist (Protestantism)|Nonconformist]] pastor.<ref>https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Dictionary_of_National_Biography,_1885-1900/Alleine,_Joseph</ref> It seems Joseph may have been "born again" in 1645 following the death of his brother, Edward, who was a clergyman. His father approved and sent him to Poulshot, which led him to study under a man, [[William Spinage]], of Exeter College, Oxford. In April 1649, 15-year-old Joseph Alleine would enroll at Lincoln College, Oxford--whose president at the time was Dr. Paul Hood, with Dr. John Owen as the vice-chancellor. By 1653, Joseph had earned a B.D. and became a tutor of his college. Providence would lead Joseph to Rev. [[George Newton]] of Taunton, where he would be ordained as an associate to this revered puritan father.

Around the same time of his ordination, he married [[Theodosia Alleine]]--daughter of [[Richard Alleine]].

Joseph was a scholar at heart, keeping his nose in the books. One of his works, ''Theologia Philosophica'', a treatise meant to draw harmony between creation and revelation earned him the respect of [[Richard Baxter]]. However, his luxury of study and safety in Taunton would be compromised in 1662 by the [[Act of Conformity]] where over 2,000 ministers were ejected from the Church of England. However, filled with the Spirit and a love for Christ, Joseph would continue preaching publicly after the model of Galilee. His partner in evangelizing would be Mr. [[John Westley]]--not to be confused with his grandson [[John Wesley]] who founded [[Methodism]]. This would get him arrested and thrown in prison, beaten harshly and made to suffer. He was released in 1664; however, Joseph would return to preaching the gospel which got him thrown in jail and beaten time and time again. It is likely that these injuries lead to his rather premature death on 17 November 1668. His mourners remembering his words, "If I should die fifty miles away, let me be buried at Taunton," buried him in his old church's [[wikipedia:Chancel|chancel]]--a very privileged place of burial, which attests to how impactful his ministry was to a large following of people. Besides Richard Baxter, few other puritans were so affectionately cherished by the English-speaking people of God. Baxter would end up writing a biography and tribute to Joseph Alleine with Theodosia Alleine called "[https://archive.org/details/lifedeathofrevjo00baxt/page/n5/mode/2up The Life and Death of Joseph Alleine]." *''Link is to an 1840 reprint''*

=== List of works: ===

* An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners (1672) *''reprinted posthumously, extensively''* **''Given the language within the work, most likely written when Alleine was in prison toward the end of his life (1664-68)''**
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-call-to-archippus-_alleine-joseph_1664 A Call to Archippus] (1664)
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_christian-letters_alleine-joseph_1673/page/n1/mode/2up Christian Letters]; full of spiritual instructions, tending to the promoting of the power of godliness, both in persons, and families (1673) *''compiled posthumously''*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_divers-practical-cases-o_alleine-joseph_1675/mode/2up Divers practical cases of conscience satisfactorily resolved] (1673) *''posthumously reprinted, hyperlink is to a 1675 reprint which is in better condition''*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-most-familiar-explanat_alleine-joseph_1674/mode/2up A most familiar explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism] (1674) *''posthumously reprinted''*
* [https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_the-true-vvay-to-happine_alleine-joseph_1675 The true way to happines]s, in a serious treatise, ... (1675) *''posthumously reprinted''*

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-25T00:03:08Z

Noble Depravity: Added list of works, hyperlinked sources, added some works written about T.D.

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-24T22:12:40Z

Noble Depravity: Added to bio, cited source.

Thomas DeLaune

2024-11-24T15:56:41Z

Noble Depravity: Added quick bio. Needs citation from https://www.dib.ie/biography/delaune-thomas-a2517

'''Thomas DeLaune''' (d. 1685), was an Irish non-conformist writer known for running a grammar school and printing house. Protestant persecution forced him to flee to England where he met [[Edward Hutchinson]], a Baptist minister and writer. Thomas would later marry his daughter Hannah. Thomas was a scholar, not considering himself to be a minister or lay preacher but entered into many religious debates. He would speak against [[Richard Baxter]], [[Obadiah Wills]], and [[Joseph Whiston]] on the subject of [[infant baptism]].

Benjamin Keach

2024-11-24T15:42:57Z

Noble Depravity: Added links to pages which have some of Keach's works

'''Benjamin Keach''' (29 February 1640 – 18 July 1704) was an English [[Particular Baptist]], known for his prolific writings in the 17th Century. He is most known for signing the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)]], an important document for the Particular Baptists.

=== Early Life ===
Benjamin Keach was born 29 February 1640 at Stokeham, in Buckinghamshire, England. <ref name=":0">Keach, B. (2005). ''The travels of true godliness: from the beginning of the world to this present day in an apt and pleasant allegory'' (H. Malcom, Ed.). Solid Ground Christian Books.</ref> Keep in mind this was prior to the [[wikipedia:Calendar_(New_Style)_Act_1750|Calendar Act of 1750]]. Benjamin grew up working a trade due to the increasing cost of a liberal education in England. However, his passion for books, reading, and the critical manner in which he read the Scriptures, his employment as a tradesmen proved uncongenial. In fact, this talent led to him joining a Baptist church in the account of silence in the Scriptures on [[infant baptism]]. His piety and talents were quickly recognized, and after about three years, in 1658, he was called to ministry. He would have been around 18 years old at the time. For the first two years of his ministry, he maintained a generally [[Arminian]] view. However, upon coming to London, he learned of another type of Baptist: the [[wikipedia:Reformed_Baptists|Calvinistic Baptists]]. In a few years he came to become Calvinistic in his sentiments and maintained that position for the rest of his life.

=== List of works: <ref name=":0" /> <ref>http://digitalpuritan.net/benjamin-keach/</ref> <ref>https://pettyfrance.wordpress.com/online-particular-baptist-resources/</ref> ===

====== Practical works: ======

* The child's instructor, or a new and easy primmer (1664)
* A summons to the grave; being Mr. John Norcot's funeral sermon (1676)
* Tropologia. A key to open Scripture metaphors (1682) ''*written with [[Thomas DeLaune]].*''
* The travels of true godliness (1683)
* The progress of sin; or the travels of ungodliness (1684)
* The counterfeit Christian; or the danger of hypocrisy (1691)
* The marrow of justification; being several sermons on Rom. iv. 5 (1692)
* The everlasting covenant; being a funeral sermon for Mr. Henry Forty (1693)
* A trumpet blown in Zion (1694)
* A golden mine laid open; or the glory of God's rich grace displayed (1694)
* God acknowledged; being a sermon on a particular fast (1696)
* The early seeker, and love of a dying Saviour (1697)
* The articles of the faith of the congregation of Horselydown. With the glory and discipline of a true church displayed. (1697)
* The display of glorious grace; or the covenant of grace opened (1698)
* Jacob's ladder improved (1698)
* A call to weeping; or a warning concerning present miseries (1699)
* Gospel mysteries unveiled; or an exposition of all the parables, &c. (1704)
* Instructions for children: or, the child's and youth's delight. Teaching an easie way to spell and read true English (1712)

====== Polemical works: ======

* Mr. Baxter's arguments for believer's baptism. A sheet. (1674)
* Darkness vanquished; being an answer to Danvers on the laying on of hands. (1675)
* Gold refined; or baptism in its primitive purity (1689)
* The gospel minister's maintenance vindicated (1689)
* Antichrist stormed; or the Popish church proved to be mystery Babylon (1689)
* Pedobaptism; being an answer to the Athenian Society (1691)
* Breah repaired in God's worship; or singing, &c. (1691)
* A sober reply to Mr. Steed's epistle concerning singing (1691)
* The rector rectified, &c. (1692)
* The axe laid to the root; or one blow more at the foundation of infants' baptism, and church membership, part I (1693)
* The axe laid to the root; wherein Mr. Flavel's, Mr. Rothwell's, and Mr. Exall's arguments are answered, part II (1693)
* A counter antidote; or an answer to Shute's antidote, to prevent the prevalency of Anabaptism (1694)
* Light broke forth in Wales (1696)
* A medium between two extremes (1698)
* The Jewish Sabbath abrogated, &c. (1700)
* The French imposter detected; or an answer to Zachary Housel and Dr. Coward, who denied the soul's immortality. With a Frontispiece. (1702)

====== Poetical works: ======

* Sion in distress, &c. (1666)
* War with the Devil (1673) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The grand imposter discovered; or the Quaker's doctrine weighed in the balance and found wanting (1674)
* A Preface recommendatory to Mr. Balmford's poem, entitled, ''The Seaman's spiritual companion''. (1678)
* A pillar set up to keep in remembrance his first dear and beloved wife. A sheet. (1679)
* The glorious lover (1679) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The victorious Christian, or the triumph of faith; being prison meditations. A sheet. (1685)
* Spiritual melody; containing several Scriptural songs and hymns (1696)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's Truth unveiled by Scripture light. (1699)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's new world discovered; in which Mr. Keach declares his opinion of the millenium (1704)

Benjamin Keach

2024-11-23T23:22:13Z

Noble Depravity: Added first part of bio, added list of works with dates

'''Benjamin Keach''' (29 February 1640 – 18 July 1704) was an English [[Particular Baptist]], known for his prolific writings in the 17th Century. He is most known for signing the [[Second London Baptist Confession (1689)]], an important document for the Particular Baptists.

=== Early Life ===
Benjamin Keach was born 29 February 1640 at Stokeham, in Buckinghamshire, England. <ref>Keach, B. (2005). ''The travels of true godliness: from the beginning of the world to this present day in an apt and pleasant allegory'' (H. Malcom, Ed.). Solid Ground Christian Books.</ref> Keep in mind this was prior to the [[wikipedia:Calendar_(New_Style)_Act_1750|Calendar Act of 1750]]. Benjamin grew up working a trade due to the increasing cost of a liberal education in England. However, his passion for books, reading, and the critical manner in which he read the Scriptures, his employment as a tradesmen proved uncongenial. In fact, this talent led to him joining a Baptist church in the account of silence in the Scriptures on [[infant baptism]]. His piety and talents were quickly recognized, and after about three years, in 1658, he was called to ministry. He would have been around 18 years old at the time. For the first two years of his ministry, he maintained a generally [[Arminian]] view. However, upon coming to London, he learned of another type of Baptist: the [[wikipedia:Reformed_Baptists|Calvinistic Baptists]]. In a few years he came to become Calvinistic in his sentiments and maintained that position for the rest of his life.

=== List of works: ===

====== Practical works: ======

* The child's instructor, or a new and easy primmer (1664)
* A summons to the grave; being Mr. John Norcot's funeral sermon (1676)
* Tropologia. A key to open Scripture metaphors (1682) ''*written with [[Thomas DeLaune]].*''
* The travels of true godliness (1683)
* The progress of sin; or the travels of ungodliness (1684)
* The counterfeit Christian; or the danger of hypocrisy (1691)
* The marrow of justification; being several sermons on Rom. iv. 5 (1692)
* The everlasting covenant; being a funeral sermon for Mr. Henry Forty (1693)
* A trumpet blown in Zion (1694)
* A golden mine laid open; or the glory of God's rich grace displayed (1694)
* God acknowledged; being a sermon on a particular fast (1696)
* The early seeker, and love of a dying Saviour (1697)
* The articles of the faith of the congregation of Horselydown. With the glory and discipline of a true church displayed. (1697)
* The display of glorious grace; or the covenant of grace opened (1698)
* Jacob's ladder improved (1698)
* A call to weeping; or a warning concerning present miseries (1699)
* Gospel mysteries unveiled; or an exposition of all the parables, &c. (1704)
* Instructions for children: or, the child's and youth's delight. Teaching an easie way to spell and read true English (1712)

====== Polemical works: ======

* Mr. Baxter's arguments for believer's baptism. A sheet. (1674)
* Darkness vanquished; being an answer to Danvers on the laying on of hands. (1675)
* Gold refined; or baptism in its primitive purity (1689)
* The gospel minister's maintenance vindicated (1689)
* Antichrist stormed; or the Popish church proved to be mystery Babylon (1689)
* Pedobaptism; being an answer to the Athenian Society (1691)
* Breah repaired in God's worship; or singing, &c. (1691)
* A sober reply to Mr. Steed's epistle concerning singing (1691)
* The rector rectified, &c. (1692)
* The axe laid to the root; or one blow more at the foundation of infants' baptism, and church membership, part I (1693)
* The axe laid to the root; wherein Mr. Flavel's, Mr. Rothwell's, and Mr. Exall's arguments are answered, part II (1693)
* A counter antidote; or an answer to Shute's antidote, to prevent the prevalency of Anabaptism (1694)
* Light broke forth in Wales (1696)
* A medium between two extremes (1698)
* The Jewish Sabbath abrogated, &c. (1700)
* The French imposter detected; or an answer to Zachary Housel and Dr. Coward, who denied the soul's immortality. With a Frontispiece. (1702)

====== Poetical works: ======

* Sion in distress, &c. (1666)
* War with the Devil (1673) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The grand imposter discovered; or the Quaker's doctrine weighed in the balance and found wanting (1674)
* A Preface recommendatory to Mr. Balmford's poem, entitled, ''The Seaman's spiritual companion''. (1678)
* A pillar set up to keep in remembrance his first dear and beloved wife. A sheet. (1679)
* The glorious lover (1679) ''*There were multiple impressions released over the years of his life with different dates.*''
* The victorious Christian, or the triumph of faith; being prison meditations. A sheet. (1685)
* Spiritual melody; containing several Scriptural songs and hymns (1696)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's Truth unveiled by Scripture light. (1699)
* A Preface to Mr. Prudom's new world discovered; in which Mr. Keach declares his opinion of the millenium (1704)

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