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A Baptist Catechism
Benjamin Keach's famous Baptist Catechism of 1689, later adopted by the Philadelphia Baptist Association in 1742. This version is originally from 1794, and was taken from a book printed in 1851.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1851
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Benjamin Keach
146 books12 followersBenjamin Keach (1640-1704) was a Particular Baptist preacher in London whose name was given to Keach’s Catechism.
Originally from Buckinghamshire, Keach worked as a tailor during his early years. He was baptized at the age of 15 and began preaching at 18. He was the minister of the congregation at Winslow before moving in 1668 to the church at Horse-lie-down, Southwark where he remained for 36 years as pastor (1668-1704). This congregation later became the New Park Street Church and then moved to the Metropolitan Tabernacle under the pastorship of Charles Spurgeon. It was as representative of this church that Keach went to the 1689 General Assembly and subscribed the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Keach was one of the seven men who sent out the invitation to the 1689 General Assembly. The signing of the confession was no mute doctrinal assent on the part of the church, for in the same year they entered into a Solemn Covenant which reflected, at the practical and congregational level, some of the doctrines of the confession. There was a secession from Horse-lie-down in 1673 and the Old Kent Road congregation was formed. Spurgeon later republished the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith for use in the congregation.
Keach wrote 43 works, of which his “Parables and Metaphors of Scripture” may be the best known. He wrote a work entitled “The Child’s Instructor” which immediately brought him under persecution and he was fined and pilloried in 1664. He is attributed with the writing of a catechism commonly known as “Keach’s Catechism”, although it is most likely that the original was compiled by William Collins. (From The Digital Puritan)
Originally from Buckinghamshire, Keach worked as a tailor during his early years. He was baptized at the age of 15 and began preaching at 18. He was the minister of the congregation at Winslow before moving in 1668 to the church at Horse-lie-down, Southwark where he remained for 36 years as pastor (1668-1704). This congregation later became the New Park Street Church and then moved to the Metropolitan Tabernacle under the pastorship of Charles Spurgeon. It was as representative of this church that Keach went to the 1689 General Assembly and subscribed the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Keach was one of the seven men who sent out the invitation to the 1689 General Assembly. The signing of the confession was no mute doctrinal assent on the part of the church, for in the same year they entered into a Solemn Covenant which reflected, at the practical and congregational level, some of the doctrines of the confession. There was a secession from Horse-lie-down in 1673 and the Old Kent Road congregation was formed. Spurgeon later republished the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith for use in the congregation.
Keach wrote 43 works, of which his “Parables and Metaphors of Scripture” may be the best known. He wrote a work entitled “The Child’s Instructor” which immediately brought him under persecution and he was fined and pilloried in 1664. He is attributed with the writing of a catechism commonly known as “Keach’s Catechism”, although it is most likely that the original was compiled by William Collins. (From The Digital Puritan)
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December 22, 2025
the westminster shorter catechism, baptist edition
September 12, 2011
A fantastic and sound set of questions and answers on the Christian faith (intended for training) based on the London Baptist Confession of 1689 and the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
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July 2, 2024Q. 5. How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?
A. The Bible evidences itself to be God's Word by the heavenliness of Its doctrine, the unity of iIs parts, Its power to convert sinners and to edify saints; but the Spirit of God only, bearing witness by and with the Scriptures in our hearts, is able fully to persuade us that the Bible is the Word of God. (1 Cor. 2:6,7,13; Ps. 119:18, 129; Acts 10:43, 26:22; Acts 18:28; Heb 4:12; Ps. 19:7-9; Rom. 15:4; John 16:13,14; 1 John 2:20-27; 2 Cor. 3:14-17)
Q. 96. How is the Word made effectual to salvation?
A. The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith unto salvation. (Ps. 119:11,18; 1 Thess. 1:6; 1 Peter 2:1,2; Rom. 1:16; Ps. 19:7)
A. The Bible evidences itself to be God's Word by the heavenliness of Its doctrine, the unity of iIs parts, Its power to convert sinners and to edify saints; but the Spirit of God only, bearing witness by and with the Scriptures in our hearts, is able fully to persuade us that the Bible is the Word of God. (1 Cor. 2:6,7,13; Ps. 119:18, 129; Acts 10:43, 26:22; Acts 18:28; Heb 4:12; Ps. 19:7-9; Rom. 15:4; John 16:13,14; 1 John 2:20-27; 2 Cor. 3:14-17)
Q. 96. How is the Word made effectual to salvation?
A. The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith unto salvation. (Ps. 119:11,18; 1 Thess. 1:6; 1 Peter 2:1,2; Rom. 1:16; Ps. 19:7)
July 24, 2024
I grew up thinking that catechisms are not a baptist thing, and that they are stiff and boring.
I was wrong. This is historical baptist catechism. It would be really helpful for young Christians to grow in solid theology + a great help for families teaching their children in the knowledge and admonition of The Lord. I myself would benefit by internalizing the main basic doctrines I do believe, but sometimes it's hard for me to formulate when suddenly asked about them.
I was wrong. This is historical baptist catechism. It would be really helpful for young Christians to grow in solid theology + a great help for families teaching their children in the knowledge and admonition of The Lord. I myself would benefit by internalizing the main basic doctrines I do believe, but sometimes it's hard for me to formulate when suddenly asked about them.
April 4, 2021
This is a very good and concise catechism in the reformed baptist tradition. I took it on myself to translate this document to the Dutch language so it can be of use to the Christian family's and churches in the Netherlands.
December 13, 2021
Be mindful of which edition you end up using, as there are some differences between them. However, drawing on the Westminster Shorter Catechism, this is an excellent little book.
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January 4, 2023Basically the Westminster Shorter Catechism (almost word-for-word), except that the sacraments/ordinances are just symbols and you shouldn't baptize babies.
January 14, 2013
This was interesting to me having always been trained that Baptists were not credal in their beliefs. I recognize there is a difference between catechism and creed and that the Baptist Faith and Message of the Southern Baptists has become more of a creed statement in recent years, however, it is hard to shake the thought that this disproves some of my schooling, which is probably a good thing.
The proof texts are helpful to establish some reasoning for questions that I have been asked many times in my adult life, but have seldom had answers for.
The proof texts are helpful to establish some reasoning for questions that I have been asked many times in my adult life, but have seldom had answers for.
June 3, 2018
Um dos melhore catecismos da história da Igreja, principalmente para a história dos batistas.
August 2, 2020
a very worthy catechism, one for the "Reformed Baptist" crowd.
March 16, 2018
I tend to agree :)
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