CHRIST ALONE EXALTED

162 FURTHER PUBLICATIONS From, The Pretended Jewish Baptism Of Israelites And Proselytes 8 The Duty Of A Pastor To His People 9 The Work Of A Gospel Minister Recommended To Consideration. 10 The Doctrine Of The Cherubim Opened And Explained. 11 The Form Of Sound Words To Be Held Fast A Charge, 12 The Faithful Minister Of Christ Crowned.

CHRIST ALONE EXALTED

52 Sermons 1643 Authored by Dr Tobias Crisp D.D., From an idea by Bierton Particular Baptists, Created by David Clarke

ISBN-13: 978-1977733160 ISBN-10: 1977733166 BISAC: Religion / Christian Theology / Soteriology Tobias Crisp was a preacher of the gospel in England in the 17 century. He was born in 1600 and died in 1643 at which time these sermons were published. He lived at the time when the First London Particular Baptist Confession of 1644 was published and it is clear from these sermons he taught Calvinists truths. He preached the doctrines of grace and was charged with being an Antinomian and provoked opposition from various quarters. Dr. John Gill republished these sermons along with comments, in his

FURTHER PUBLICATIONS 163 defense, showing that Tobias Crisp clearly taught the truths of the Lord Jesus Christ. THE FIRST LONDON PARTICULAR BAPTISTS 1644-66 CONFESSION

Compiled by David Clarke

1 FIRST LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1644 Subscribed in the Names of seven Churches in London

2 FIRST LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION 1646, 2nd EDITION The Second edition is better than the first confession as it is much less legalistic but strong in the teaching of salvation (Soteriology) and predestination. This book included a set of recommended readings relating to Reformed theology.

A Selection of Gadsby’s Hymns 1814 Paperback – 15 July 2021 by William Gadsby (Author), David Clarke (Editor) The occasion of this publication is brought about by the gradual change that has taken place among Christians and them seeking to worship God in a public way. It has been noted that many have forsaken the use of a hymn book and reverted to singing, in a public way, by reading from an overhead projector. Very often the projection of the words of the hymn are out of step with the timing of the singing of the song, which is very off putting. Also with the use of such projection only one verse at a time may be viewed and the worshippers cannot look ahead or return to a previously sung verse to reflect or anticipate the sense and meaning of the hymn. It has also been noticed the many such songs have a copy write symbol restricting the use of such songs and very often the substance, sentiment and doctrinal content is often lacking, and in many case doctrinally unsound and so unfit for public worship. It has often been the experience of the publisher that when any such attempt to worship publicly and any combination of some of those things just mention takes place, it become unacceptable and an internal groan is experienced and a sigh expressing, ‘Why have Christians forsaken the us of well tried hymns and presented in a personal copy of an hymn book? A hymn book that can be used personally and privately at will. For this reason instead of moaning it was felt something could be done about this matter

FURTHER PUBLICATIONS 165 and so a small collection of well proven, doctrinally sound hymn in the form of hand held Hymn book has been produced. Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

LET CHRISTIAN MEN BE MEN, 2ND EDITION 1 Corinthians 16:13 Quit Ye Like Men

David Clarke David Clarke tells of his Secession from the Bierton Strict and Particular Baptist Church, in 1984 over matters of conscience. This Church was formed in 1831 and was a Calvinist Protestant dissenting society and became a Gospel Standard cause in 1981. Sadly the church fell into serious doctrinal error teaching general redemption this was just one of the reasons for his secession. David was called by the Lord and sent by the church the gospel in 1982When acting as the secretary he had to deal with a range of serious issues that arose within the church. This book deals with all those doctrinal and practical issues that arose and how he responded to them. He deals with the reasons for his secession and clearly spells out the distinguishing doctrines of grace treating the subjects of Particular Redemption, Gospel preaching the false notion of Duty Faith and Duty Repentance, the role

166 FURTHER PUBLICATIONS of women in the church, Articles of Religion, and the relationship of the believer to the Law of Moses. He maintains the gospel is the believer’s rule of life for the believer and not the law of Moses. That there are no such things holy tables and the chapel building is not the house of God. David remains the sole member of the Church after all its former members died and that the church did not terminate his membership after his secession David continues his mission work and calling published a range of Christian books and has been engaged in gospel ministry in Pakistan and the Philippines.