Tom,
The statement itself is solid, although the last matter of election being the "ground of assurance" is debatable. Robin's suggestion is one which should be seriously considered since the London Baptist Confession is a recognized historical document recognized by most all Reformed Baptist and thus it carries far more
weight than a solitary statement of a local congregation.
One of the best ways, perhaps the only way, to PREACH on the Doctrines of Grace is to do what the man appointed to do the preaching should do... PREACH THE WORD. Confessions and Catechisms are most valuable tools and teaching aids but they should never be preached. No, I am NOT implying that this pastor is preaching the church's Statement of Faith. But it should not be the
basis of sermons. Rather, biblical passages should be expounded and then it is legitimate of point to a Confession or Catechism to show that the exposition of the text coincides with and is in full agreement with the historic document(s). It is the WORD that the Spirit uses to convict sinners and to teach God's truth.
Your church is no doubt in one of "those" situations where decisions made will be most difficult. Will the leadership be faithful to the truth or will it decide to keep "unity" by dispensing with the truth by only preaching and teaching those things which the people want to hear?
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