Past events · 2026 Conference

Of God's Decree

Chapter 3 of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Dr. James Renihan

Dr. Richard Barcellos

Pastor David Charles

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Sessions

1

God's Decree in the Puritan Confessions
Dr. James Renihan
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2

Introducing "Of God's Decree"
Dr. Richard Barcellos
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3

Is God the Author of Sin?
Dr. Richard Barcellos
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4

Pastoral Sermon
Pastor David Charles
5

The End or Goal of God's Decree
Dr. Richard Barcellos
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6

How God's Decree Brings Life
Dr. James Renihan
7

The Benefits of Understanding God's Decree
Dr. James Renihan
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8

Q&A Panel Discussion
Renihan, Barcellos & Charles, hosted by Pastor Jim Butler
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All Recordings

Every session from 2026, free to watch or listen.

Photos

Speakers: Pastor David Charles, Dr. James Renihan, Dr. Richard Barcellos and Pastor Jim Butler

Q&A panel discussion

Conference audience at Free Reformed Church

Pastors and laypeople

Book presentation to Dr. Richard Barcellos

Reformation Book Services book table

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Sunday School Teachings on Chapter 3

Read the Confessions

Website The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith The full text of the 1689 Confession with Scripture proofs. Open → Side-by-side comparison Westminster Confession and 1689 London Baptist Confession See where the Baptist confession follows Westminster and where it differs. Open → Three-way comparison Westminster, Savoy and 1689 London Baptist Confessions The Presbyterian, Congregational and Baptist confessions in parallel columns. Open → Comparison (PDF) 1689 London Baptist, 1646 Westminster and 1561 Belgic Confessions Includes the Belgic Confession used by Dutch Reformed churches. Open →