Our articles page is a growing collection of resources designed to provide doctrinal clarity, biblical encouragement, and practical insight for the life and faith of the church. These writings are meant to help believers think deeply, live faithfully, and grow in the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
The Fall of Man: Understanding Our Greatest Problem
Article Three: The Fall of Man — Understanding Our Greatest Problem One of the most important questions we can ask is, What is wrong with the world? Every generation wrestles with violence, injustice, broken relationships, suffering, and death. While many explanations...
The True God: Knowing the One Who Has Revealed Himself
The True God: Knowing the One Who Has Revealed Himself The second article of the 1853 New Hampshire Baptist Confession of Faith directs our attention to the most important subject anyone can consider: the nature and character of God Himself. Before we can understand...
What Does the Bible Say About Pride?
What Does the Bible Say About Pride? Pride is one of the most common sins addressed in Scripture, yet it is often one of the most difficult to recognize in our own hearts. While our culture frequently encourages us to “believe in ourselves,” “follow our hearts,” and...
The Scriptures: God’s Perfect and Sufficient Word
The Scriptures: God’s Perfect and Sufficient Word The first article of the 1853 New Hampshire Baptist Confession of Faith establishes a foundational truth for the Christian life: God has spoken. In a world filled with competing voices, shifting opinions, and endless...
Who Should Be Baptized?
Who Should Be Baptized? The Subjects of Baptism It should be clear from the New Testament meaning of baptism that it requires and assumes repentance and faith. In fact, in every instance where baptism is described, faith precedes baptism (Acts 2:38; 8:12; 8:36-38;...
What Is Baptism?
What Is Baptism? Baptism is the foundational ritual of Christianity and a beautiful and tangible picture of the gospel. The New Testament Gospels begin with the ministry of John the Baptist and his promise of one coming whose baptism would be greater (Mark 1:4–8)....
What Does it Mean to Be a Confessional Baptist?
What Does It Mean to Be a Confessional Baptist Church? In a world where beliefs are constantly shifting and churches often define themselves by trends or personalities, the phrase Confessional Baptist may sound unfamiliar to many people. Yet for centuries,...