List of Reformed Baptists
This is a partial list of notable Reformed Baptists. Reformed Baptists are Baptists that hold to a Calvinist soteriology.
17th Century
[edit]- John Bunyan (1628–1688):[1] 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 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, son of Benjamin Coxe
- Anne Dutton (1692–1765): English poet and associate of John Wesley and George Whitefield
- Benjamin Keach (1640–1704): English theologian, pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle, writer of Keach's Catechism, signer of the 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 1644 First London Baptist Confession and 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
- William Kiffin (1616-1701): English Particular Baptist and signatory of the 1644 First London Baptist Confession and 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
Other early Particular Baptists include: Henry Jessey, John Spilsbury, William Collins, John Tombes
18th Century
[edit]- William Carey (1761–1834):[1] English missionary
- William Gadsby (1773–1844): an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England.[2]
- Andrew Fuller (1754–1815):[1] founder of the Baptist Missionary Society
- John Gill (1697–1771):[1] 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, Elias Keach, John Rippon, John Ryland, Joseph Swain
19th Century
[edit]- Charles Spurgeon (1834–1892):[1] 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 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, Robert Haldane, James Haldane, Alexander Maclaren, Krishna Pal, Benajah Harvey Carroll, Basil Manly Jr
20th Century
[edit]- 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 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 (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 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania for 39 years. He also edited the 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.
21st Century
[edit]- Thomas Ascol (b. 1957): American author, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, FL, President of 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 (b. 1974): American pastor[3] and President of the Acts 29 Network[4]
- Mark Dever (b. 1960):[5] American Reformed Baptist, Pastor of Capital Hill Baptist Church, and founder of 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 (b. 1946):[6] American preacher and author
- David Platt (b. 1979): American pastor and former President of the International Mission Board
- James White (b. 1962):[7] American Apologist, Author, and Pastor at Apologia Church
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Ward, Rowland; Humphreys, Robert (1995). Religious Bodies in Australia: A comprehensive Guide (3rd ed.). New Melbourne Press. p. 119. ISBN 978-0-646-24552-2.
- ^ Garrett, James Leo jr (2009). Baptist Theology: A Four-Century Study. Mercer University Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-88146-129-9. Retrieved 2012-03-19.
- ^ "Home | the Village Church". www.thevillagechurch.net. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ "About". www.acts29.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ Burek, Josh (27 March 2010). "Christian faith: Calvinism is back". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ "What We Believe About the Five Points of Calvinism". March 1985. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ James R. White - Alpha and Omega Ministries Archived 2012-01-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2012-01-02.