Strict Baptist

Strict Baptists, also known as Particular Baptists, are people who believe in a strict-Calvinist interpretation of Christian Soteriology. This article refers mostly to Gospel Standard Strict Baptists In the early 17th century, Baptists in England developed along two different theologies. The General Baptists were so-called because they held belief in a General Atonement. The General view of the atonement is that Christ in His death undertook to m... more

Strict Baptists, also known as Particular Baptists, are people who believe in a strict-Calvinist interpretation of Christian Soteriology. This article refers mostly to Gospel Standard Strict Baptists In the early 17th century, Baptists in England developed along two different theologies. The General Baptists were so-called because they held belief in a General Atonement. The General view of the atonement is that Christ in His death undertook to make possible the salvation of all men. This position is identified with Arminianism and Amyraldianism. Early General Baptist leaders included John Smyth and Thomas Helwys. The Particular Baptists were so-called because they held the Particular Atonement. The Particular view of the atonement is that Christ in His death undertook to save particular individuals, usually referred to as the elect. This position is often identified with Calvinism. Some early Particular Baptist leaders were Benjamin Keach, Hanserd Knollys, and William Kiffin. Present... less