Nehemiah Coxe’s: A Vindication of the Truth

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“Enjoy the tightly argued and clearly expressed text of Coxe and embrace the calling to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.”

– Dr. Tom Nettles

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A Vindication of the Truth is far more than an ordinary work on Christian doctrine. Originally written by Nehemiah Coxe and endorsed by leading confessional Baptist ministers of the seventeenth century, this book stands as a sterling example of the theological clarity and pastoral courage characteristic of the early Particular Baptists. In an age of theological confusion, Coxe rose to the occasion, publicly refuting the errors and heresies advanced by Thomas Collier and defending orthodox Christology with precision and conviction.

Rich in doctrinal substance, this work engages vital theological matters including the two natures of Christ, the right interpretation of Holy Scripture, election, free will and original sin, justification, and the final judgment. The churches, calling upon Coxe to address these matters, demonstrate the practice of confessional associational life, standing shoulder to shoulder to uphold biblical truth and protect the flock.

This modern edition, expertly edited by Dr James M. Renihan and colleagues, presents Coxe’s vital text with meticulous care. Readers will benefit from a faithful transcription of the original work, alongside helpful notes clarifying Hebrew words, Greek terms, and Latin phrases, ensuring accessibility for today’s audience.

A Vindication of the Truth is both a window into the battles fought by our Baptist forefathers and a call to readiness for those we must face in our own generation. As contemporary churches encounter fresh challenges to biblical orthodoxy, this historic testimony of confessional fidelity and careful doctrinal reasoning remains a powerful resource and an encouragement.

Nehemiah Coxe (1650–1689), the son of Particular Baptist leader Benjamin Coxe, was a significant second-generation minister among baptized congregationalists. Recognized as a “gifted brother” by John Bunyan’s Bedford congregation in 1671, Coxe was called and ordained pastor of London’s Petty France church in 1675. He is widely believed to have played a key role, alongside William Collins, in editing what became known as the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.

This book informs us of the battles our fathers fought in the past and will prepare us for those we must fight in the future.

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Weight 1 lbs
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Nehemiah Coxe’s: “A Vindication of the Truth” 

Edited by Dr. James Renihan

Published by Broken Wharfe
Hardback
ISBN: 9781739972776

Contents

1 – Concerning God; The distinct Subsistencies (sic) in the Divine Nature: And more especially, the Person of the Son

2 – Of Election

3 – Of the Extent of Christ’s Death

4 – Concerning the Moral Power of Man, or Free-will, where also of Original Sin

5 – Wherein some things relating to the principles already asserted, are farther cleared and vindicated: And also the Saints perseverance proved, and Tho. C’s exceptions removed

6 –Of Justification

7 – Of the Day of Judgement, and the Everlasting punishment of the wicked

James Renihan

James M. Renihan has served as Dean of the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies since 1998, and was recently appointed President of IRBS Theological Seminary. He has been a pastor in churches in Massachusetts, New York and California, and currently serves at Christ Reformed Baptist Church, Vista, CA. He is a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Ph.D.), Seminary of the East (M.Div.), Trinity Ministerial Academy, and Liberty Baptist College, (B.S.). His academic work has focused on the Second London Baptist Confession and the broader Puritan theological context from which it arose. He has been published in many journals, and is the author of multiple books including Edification and Beauty, A Toolkit for Confessions, True Love, Faith and Life for Baptists and several others. Dr. Renihan and his wife Lynne have five adult children, who all love and serve Christ, and nine grandchildren. Two of his sons are pastors of Reformed Baptist churches.

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