Episode Details

Practically, How ought Baptists raise up and care for their unbelieving children?

Timestamps to Know

• Intro: 00:43
• Dr. Nettles’ Testimony of Baptist Life - 3:57
• Dr. Wellum’s Thoughts on Why Baptists are Moving to a Paedo-Baptist Position - 8:33
• David Schrock’s Testimony on Baptist Heritage - 10:42
• Richard Furman’s Historical Context - 12:00
• The Covenant Theology of Richard Furman - 17:50
• Was Richard Foster Doing Something Unique with His Biblical Theology? - 24:38
• Furman’s Idea of ‘Guardianship’ and ‘Wardship’ - 30:46
• Impressing Upon Children the Fullness of Being in the ‘Image of God’ - 36:00
• Responsibilities of Parents Raising Children - 38:43
• Counsel to Baptist Members Thinking about Paedobaptism - 39:52
• 46:20 – Outro

Resources to Click

• Richard Furman (1755-1825) and His Letter, “The Children of Church Members” – Thomas J. Nettles

Books to Read

• The Baptists Vol. 1: Beginnings in Britain – Thomas J. Nettles
• The Baptists Vol. 2: Beginnings in America – Thomas J. Nettles
• The Baptists Vol. 3: The Modern Era – Thomas J. Nettles
• By His Grace and For His Glory – Thomas J. Nettles
• Teaching Truth, Training Hearts – Thomas J. Nettles with Steve Weaver
• A Commentary on Galatians – Thomas J. Nettles