His interpretation reduced the need for evangelical efforts since it assured the elect of salvation. Apart from the theological differences between the more radical General Baptists and the Particular Baptists, who were closer to the mainstream of the Puritan movement, other issues divided early Baptists. Some were Seventh Day Baptists, worshipping on the Old Testament Sabbath or Saturday. More troublesome was the issue of mixed communion: should they practice ‘strict’ or ‘closed’ communion, confining