Some Features of Prophetic Literature
In the sermon last week, I briefly mentioned some features of prophetic literature that we should keep in mind as we come to a passage like the Olivet Discourse (Mark 13; Matthew 24; Luke 21). I want to briefly explain four features of the prophetic genre of the...
The Abstract of Principles
Introduction The Abstract of Principles is recognized as one of the first doctrinal statements of faith of the Southern Baptist Convention (the biggest Baptist denomination in the world). It was written in 1858 by Dr. Basil Manly, Jr., one of the original professors...
Coram Deo’s Church Covenant
Introduction The Coram Deo Baptist Church membership covenant is birthed out of our love for the church body and its individual members whom we hope will experience the fullness of joy which in found in Christ as they join the body. The primary purpose of this...
The “What” of Church Membership
At Coram Deo, you might notice we have a unique DNA. We have certain core values, and seek to live out the purposes of the church through various commitments. Core Values Biblical Truth (2 Timothy 3:16-17)—We believe God’s Word is our only inerrant, inspired,...
The “Why” of Church Membership
Why would you consider being a formal church member at a church like Coram Deo, and what would that entail? Let's explore that under a few headings. Reasons for Church Membership It is biblical and historical. Biblical churches have always been assemblies of baptized...
What Kind of Church is Coram Deo?
Coram Deo Baptist Church is one local church that is part of the greater world-wide Church. But there are certainly many different branches of the big tree of the Christian Church, and Coram Deo finds itself on a particular branch. Coram Deo is a Protestant Church...