[14], 8. Kirkland, Fulton, Ky.; The people of God receive their rewards for obedience in this life only. In return the evangelist should remember that it is the pastor's duty and privilege to preside over the church and administer its ordinances. With an earnest desire to see union and harmony prevail among us everywhere, by request of the Fulton Church, we met on November 14, 1900, and continued four days in session with the Fulton Church in Fulton, Ky. This page was last edited on 3 January 2021, at 13:36. ; For instruction of churches in such cases as described above we refer them to the London Confession of Faith, Chapter XXVI., Section 15. They should receive the donations from the brethren and keep a correct account of same and report to the church, that it may know who are bearing the burdens of the church. The Fulton Confession of Faith - OverDrive ; We recommend the London Confession of Faith as an expression of Bible truth. Fulton Confession of Faith Chapter V - Of Providence Chapter VI - Of the Fall of Man, of Sin, and the Punishment Thereof 1. ; Daniel Lowery, Dalgren, Ill.; Citation styles for The Fulton Confession of Faith How to cite The Fulton Confession of Faith for your reference list or bibliography: select your referencing style from the list below and hit 'copy' to generate a citation. To our brethren of like precious faith everywhere. J.B. Little, Abbott, Ark. E.M. Verell, Trebloc, Miss. The Fulton Confession of Faith - Kobo.com While we think that God's purpose concerning sin is more than barely permissive, it is such as to exclude all chance and uncertainty, yet we hold that God is in no sense the cause of sin. As each church, and all the members of it, are bound to pray continually for the good and prosperity of all the churches of Christ,[27] in all places, and upon all occasions to further every one within the bounds of their places and callings, in the exercise of their gifts and graces, so the churches, when planted by the providence of God, so as they may enjoy opportunity and advantage for it, ought to hold communion among themselves, for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification. The treatment of heresy requires but little comment. [15], 9. ; Paul so preached as to make grace glitter and shine as a star of the first magnitude. (Luke 11:13.) The Importance of Fellowship cannot be overestimated. ; From the decision of an orderly church, in matters of discipline, there is no appeal. We do not understand them to mean that the will is free in the sense that it is self-determining, as the Arminians hold; nor that man is capable of choosing things of which he has no knowledge, nor things above and beyond his nature; we do not understand the Confession to mean that men dead in sin are, while in that state, capable of choosing holiness, but we understand it to mean that men are capable of choosing things in harmony with their naturethings most agreeable to them. This page was last edited on 16 April 2012, at 08:17. Pursuant to a call of the Primitive Baptist Church of Fulton, Ky., the elders and messengers of the Church of God known as Primitive Baptists, being convened from various places in the United States of America, in the city of Fulton, Ky., from the fourteenth day of November to the eighteenth day of the same month, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred. Section 5, Chapter III. There is a sentiment prevailing in some parts of our beloved Zion that the wicked will be annihilated at death, and we call attention to the sentiment in this quotation on that subject. THE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH OF 1900 FULTON, KENTUCKY FULTON CONVENTION PREFACE Many of our brethren have desired for years that a general or national meeting be held for the purpose of uniting our people everywhere in doctrine and practice; others have feared that this end could not be obtained in . They do neglect, not being forced in duty irresistibly. [6], 4. From the decision of an orderly church, in matters of discipline, there is no appeal. We deem it unsafe to deal with a man as a heretic unless he avows the heresy. They are and must be capable of voluntary action in order to their being accountable. ; James H. Oliphant, Crawfordsville, Ind. So upon all such matters liberty should be allowed, provided that everything is done in decency and in order, and the books used are sound in sentiment. No church members, upon any offence taken by them, having performed their duty required of them towards the person they are offended at, ought to disturb any church-order, or absent themselves from the assemblies of the church, or administration of any ordinances, upon the account of such offence at any of their fellow members, but to wait upon Christ, in the further proceedings of the church. W.M. J.V. Fish, Benton, Ill.; 2. The Right of an Individual Church to discipline her members is clearly taught in the Scriptures. common] language of every nation unto which they come,[18] that the Word of God dwelling plentifully in all, they may worship of Him in an acceptable manner, and through patience and comfort of the Scriptures may have hope. No doctrine nor practice that violates neither the Scripture nor acknowledged confession should be construed as heresy. We believe the Scriptures teach that there is a time salvation received by the heirs of God distinct from eternal salvation, which does depend upon their obedience. The London Confession of Faith, adopted over two hundred years ago by thirty-seven of the ablest ministers of England and Wales, representing over one hundred churches, has served one of the most needful services among our people of any document of faith since the days of the apostles, and has stood unquestioned as an expression of the Primitive Baptist's interpretation of the Bible from then till now. General Address. Fuller, West Salem, Ill.; 7. W.E. W.J. We do not believe that God requires or forbids anything in His law, and then by a power irresistible moves His creatures to act contrary to His commands. J.J. Kirkland, Fulton, Ky.; J.C. Ross, Crutchfield, Ky.; T.E. The Right of an Individual Church to discipline her members is clearly taught in the Scriptures. G.T. W.T. Chapter XVI., Section 2: "These good works, done in obedience to God's commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith; and by them believers manifest their thankfulness, strengthen their assurance, edify their brethren, adorn the profession of the gospel, stop the mouths of the adversaries, and glorify God," etc. Section 2: "Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass upon all supposed conditions, yet hath he not decreed anything because he foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions." 1. We think these uses of good works scriptural. When low bowed before the Lord in the darkest hour of our lives, we confessed, and we knew there was nothing in us that could merit esteem, or give the Creator delight. Paul says: "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." Thomas, Danville, Ind. Be sure to verify your subscription in the confirmation email to ensure you receive each email. In Chapter III., Section 1, of the London Confession, we read: "God hath decreed in himself from all eternity, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably, all things whatsoever come to pass; yet so as thereby God is neither the author of sin, nor hath fellowship with any therein, nor is violence offered to the will of the creature, nor yet is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away," etc. The churches should lovingly, freely, and faithfully contribute of their carnal means as God has blessed them to the support of brethren engaged in this needful work. (See Ephesians 4:11.) In section 5, Chapter XVI., we read: "We cannot by our best of works merit pardon of sin, or eternal life, at the hand of God," etc. It is the sacred cord that binds together the members of this holy community. H.A. In view of the fact that this instrument was written more than two hundred years ago and that our language naturally undergoes some change in so long a time, it was deemed prudent to add some explanations to those sections that seemed ambiguous. Myatt, Clinton, Ky.; In Section 2, same chapter, they say of good works: By them believers manifest their thankfulness, strengthen their assurance, edify their brethren, adorn the profession of the gospel, stop the mouths of the adversaries, etc. W.T. Not one present showed any desire to domineer over the rest. W.E. I.J. Inasmuch as there is some difference of opinion concerning the teaching of some of the articles in the London Confession of Faith, we will submit the following in the way of explaining our understanding of their teaching: We do not believe that God has unconditionally, unlimitedly, and equally predestinated righteousness and unrighteousness. First, the table of the Lord. Regeneration is wholly independent of the will. 3. This clearly demonstrates that we claim too much or do too little. the London Confession mentions the freedom of the will. Pursuant to a call of the Primitive Baptist Church of Fulton, Ky., the elders and messengers of the Church of God known as Primitive Baptists, being convened from various places in the United States of America, in the city of Fulton, Ky., from the fourteenth day of November to the eighteenth day of the same month, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred. Fulton Footnote: We call special attention to this section of the London Confession of Faith, which teaches that it is right and agreeable to the teaching of the Word to communicate of our carnal things freely and cheerfully to those who administer to us in spiritual things and labor for us in word and doctrine, and that it cannot be considered a new and erroneous thing for persons to advocate this, because it is plainly taught in the following passages of Scripture: Acts 6:4; Hebrews 10:13,17; 1 Timothy 5:17,18; Galatians 6:6,7; 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Corinthians 9:6,14. Newkirk, Dayton, Wash. We, the undersigned elders and brethren, pursuant to a request made by brethren of Patoka Association of Primitive Baptists, now convened at Oakland City Church, in Oakland City, Ind., on the 27th day of September, 1900. In conclusion, we love the doctrine of grace, and we believe that any view of predestination, or of the will, that will tend in any degree to apologize for sin will also tend to minimize the doctrine of grace. If they had believed that God moves men to sin, they would not have said, "being left to act in their sins," etc. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It mentions neither hymnbooks, associations, formal letter correspondence, nor general handshaking. Fulton, Kentucky; November 14, 1900. The pastor should welcome the evangelist and his labor and show him due courtesy and consideration. The Care and Encouragement and Duties of the Ministry is a subject of too great magnitude to be passed by lightly. Todd, Grayville, Ill.; We believe the faithful performance of these holy obligations will do away with the destructive idea that the Church of Christ is subordinate to other ecclesiastical bodies, because the most holy Church of Christ is the highest and only Sovereign Court of God upon earth, and her decision cannot with safety be dishonored or reversed.