A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

by Benjamin Beddome, James M. Renihan (Introduction)

"The recent reprint of The Baptist Catechism has given families and study classes a helpful tool for memorizing the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Now, a hidden jewel, Benjamin Beddome's 'A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism,' takes its place alongside the Catechism to give much needed assistance to the same families and classes. Beddome shows how the doctrines contained in the Catechism are founded upon Scripture, and explains them for all to understand. This is indeed a wonderful instrument to make skilled craftsmen from apprentices!" - Dr. James M. Renihan

Genres: Theology

236 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2006

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent commentary on the baptist catechism also called Keach’s catechism since it is attributed to Benjamin Keach. Benjamin Beddome, a particular Baptist Pastor, expounds upon the questions in the Baptist Catechism by quoting scriptures specific to each question and providing further questions to delve deeper into each question in the Baptist Catechism. There is a historical introduction focusing on this work and the ministry of Benjamin Beddome.

This is a good confessional Baptist Catechism for family worship and catechesis for children. This publication uses older KJV English, but it is not hard to find out the meaning of some words based on the context. This serves as a useful overview of systematic theology for family worship that can be done over time in smaller portions. It is good for both adults and children to grow in grace and knowledge of biblical doctrine and it always points to the Gospel and Christ.

[Joshua Horn · Rating 2 out of 5]

The catechism itself is pretty good, even if the wording in places is a bit dated. However there are just over a hundred pretty short questions, and most of the volume of the book are additional questions that were added to help explain each one, with scripture verses to accompany them. In theory this sounds nice, but I really didn't like the way that they did it. They are all (or at least very frequently) yes or no questions, which aren't really great for teaching. And I appreciate scripture verses to go with them, but it only quotes a verse or verse fragment at a time, which encourages proof-texting. Sometimes even it even splits up a longer section of scripture and puts it after a bunch of the yes-or-no questions.

It would be far more helpful if it had the catechism, with no extra questions, and instead just longer sections of scripture that prove the points asserted.

[Abby Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful study aid! It has short expositions of the catechism questions along with scripture verses. It's easy to read and fits nicely into personal bible study times. I highly recommend it

[Kenneth Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rich theologically precise and devotional work. I can't recommend it highly enough.

[Christopher Colegrove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rare and rarely published work from the 1700's by Pastor and Hymn-writer Benjamin Beddome of England. Beddome wrote a hymn every Sunday. Little heard of today, he took the reformed Baptist catechism and expounded upon it for thought, for discussion, for the training of children, and for edification. It take's what is commonly known as "Keach's Catechism" of 1677/1693 and add's his own questions and answers. Very similar to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, but from a Baptist perspective on things such as church government and baptism, as opposed to a Presbyterian one. In the tradition of John Bunyan and Charles Spurgeon. Highly recommended!