Those perfections in the creature, such as love, goodness, and wisdom, are reflections and effects of the One who is love, goodness, and wisdom.
Read moreThe Rule of Love
The analogy of faith is the subordinate means of interpretation and consists of the rule of faith and the rule of love. Since we have discussed the rule of faith in several pieces, this article will ground and explain the rule of love.
Read moreWhat God Isn't: Principles of Theological Interpretation
In light of the reality that we must receive Scripture in its plenary teaching, and since Scripture’s telos is the uncreated God, we must precisely define the way in which Scripture speaks to us about God.
Read moreA Tale of Two Commentaries
The doctrine of inspiration affects our hermeneutic because it forces us to reckon with the entire canon in order to accurately understand what the Spirit says in a particular passage.
Read moreDoctrinal Reading
But, in order to engage in the task of doctrinal preaching, one must realize that it requires a dogmatic reading of Holy Scripture.
Read moreGodward Theology: The Call to Dogmatic Piety
Do you pray when you do theology?
Read moreDoctrinal Preaching
At Baptist Dogmatics we engage in the task of theology to the glory of God “for the sake of the church.” In this article, we hope to set forth doctrinal preaching as a primary and regular means for promoting sound, life-giving theology in the context of the local church.
Read moreWhat is Truth? The Call to Dogmatic Humility
As we engage in the theological/dogmatic task, we must pursue character at the same time we pursue proclamation.
Read moreDogmatics as a Theoretical-Practical Discipline
Is theology a theoretical discipline dedicated to mere contemplation? Or, is theology practical and, if so, how? In this article, we hope to show that dogmatics is an inseparable mix of theoretical and practical theology, leading us to identify it as a theoretical-practical discipline.
Read moreIs Everyone a Theologian?
“Not to every one, my friends, does it belong to philosophize about God; not to every one; the Subject is not so cheap and low; and I will add, not before every audience, nor at all times, nor on all points; but on certain occasions, and before certain persons, and within certain limits.” –Gregory of Nazianzus
Read moreWhat Hath Feinstein to Do with Bavinck?
Democrat Senator Diane Feinstein and Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck influenced our decision to use the word “Dogmatics.” Given that this might be the first and the last time you read those two names together in one sentence, allow us to explain our reasoning.
Read moreWhy “Baptist Dogmatics”?
This site goes by the name “Baptist Dogmatics,” which may raise eyebrows for several reasons, so in this initial post we will provide a basic explanation of what we mean in using that label.
Read moreIntroduction
Welcome to Baptist Dogmatics! We are Reformed Baptists contemplating the glory of God in conversation with the great tradition for the sake of the church.
In this first entry, we want to provide an overview of our website. Each week we will release a thoughtful article which consists of theological reasoning, historical inquiry, systematic treatment of topics, book reviews, and the like. Our public materials will be posted here as well, including sermons, lectures, and publications. We also intend to compile a list of recommended resources as a helpful guide for beginning and advanced theologians. As the site grows, we anticipate adding other projects, such as a podcast.
The content of this site operates within the boundaries of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith while recognizing that our confessional heritage unites us to the broader Reformed tradition. We strive to maintain this unity in our writing and speaking while affirming proper ecclesiastical diversity.
As a new site, we welcome feedback, suggestions, comments, and questions. Please click, “About and Contact” to send us an email.