Michael A. G. Haykin Books

"Amidst Us Our Belovèd Stands will help all pastors and theologians, whether Baptist or not, to consider our own understanding of the sacraments afresh in light of the past." ― Themelios Baptists are sacramental When it comes to baptism and the Lord's Supper, many Baptists reject the language of sacrament . As a people of the book, the logic goes, Baptists must not let tradition supersede the Bible. So Baptists tend to view baptism and Communion as ordinances and symbols, not sacraments. But the history of Baptists and sacramentalism is complicated. In Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands , Michael A. G. Haykin argues that many Baptists, such as Charles Spurgeon and other Particular Baptists, stood closer to Reformed sacramental thought than most Baptists today. More than mere memorials, baptism and Communion have spiritual implications that were celebrated by Baptists of the past in sermons and hymnody. Haykin calls for a renewal of sacramental life in churches today―Baptists can and should be sacramental.

The book delves into the significant impact of the Particular Baptists, a prominent group from seventeenth-century England, on the broader Baptist tradition. It highlights three pivotal leaders—William Kiffen, Hanserd Knollys, and Benjamin Keach—exploring their lives, thoughts, and the context in which they operated. Additionally, it examines their interactions with other Baptist figures and discusses two crucial confessions published in 1644 and 1688, shedding light on the theological foundations that shaped English-speaking Baptists.

This volume of essays focuses on the thought of John Gill, the doyen of High Calvinism in the transatlantic Baptist community of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.Among the topics covered are Gill's trinitarian theology, his soteriological views, his Baptist ecclesiology, and his use of Scripture. Other papers are more focused, examining, for instance, his clash with the Arminian Methodist leader John Wesley over the issues of predestination and election, a clash that decisively shaped Wesley's perspective on Calvinism.The tercentennial of Gill's birth in 1997 is a fitting occasion to issue this study of a man whose systematic theology and exposition of the Old and New Testaments formed the mainstay of many eighteenth-century Baptist ministers' libraries and who has never been the subject of a major critical study.

Exploring the lives of key Reformers like William Tyndale, Thomas Cranmer, and John Calvin, this work highlights their enduring impact on Christian faith and practice. Set against a backdrop of spiritual darkness, these figures exemplify a profound commitment to God's Word, the willingness to sacrifice for the gospel, and unwavering devotion to the triune God. Additionally, the book includes an essay on two significant Reformation confessions, emphasizing the importance of confessional Christianity at the heart of the Reformation.

In Theology Made Practical, Joel R. Beeke, David W. Hall, and Michael A. G. Haykin declare the significance of John Calvin's life and ideasparticularly his contributions to systematic theology, pastoral theology, and political theologyas well as the influence he had on others through the centuries. With focused studies related to the Trinity, predestination, the Holy Spirit, justification, preaching, missions, principles of government, welfare, and marriage, this book demonstrates how Calvin's thought has been, and still is, a dynamic wellspring of fruitfulness for numerous areas of the Christian life. More than 450 years since Calvin experienced the beatific vision, his thinking about God and His Word still possesses what our culture passionately longs fortrue relevancy.

An organized and convenient introduction to the church fathers from AD 100 to 500. Haykin surveys a number of church fathers, outlining their roles in church history and their teaching on a number of topics.

This collection of essays on the person and work of the Holy Spirit seeks to show what a proper pneumatological focus can mean for both historical and theological reflection.

The book emphasizes the importance of historical awareness for Christians, as articulated by Caleb Evans, an eighteenth-century Baptist leader. He argues that understanding history enhances one's faith and character, encouraging ordinary Christians to engage with historical accounts to recognize their influence on daily life. By advocating for a deeper appreciation of history, the work seeks to enrich the spiritual lives of believers and foster a more profound connection to their faith through the lessons of the past.

The importance of friendship between pastors Historical pastoral friendships Biblical basis for friendship

"Jesus, Wondrous Saviour" focuses on a number of key Ontario Baptists of the 19th century, as well as such themes as theological education, doctrinal controversy and the search for unity, confessional orthodoxy and piety.