Question for Baptists

[Mur]

What sets the Baptist denomination(s) apart from other Christian denominations? Thanks in advance!

 

[Salty]

What sets the Baptist denomination(s) apart from other christian denominations? Thanks in advance!

Which one? there are many, many Baptist groups

but to be a bit general -

Each local Baptist church is independent and autonomous.
There are no higher HQ - granted many local churches affiliate with a local, state or national group,
but that is only for fellowship and working together. Such group has NO authority over a Baptist church.

Baptists believe in immersion - as that is what the original Greek demands. In addition, immersion is a symbol
of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.

We do not have any sacraments - as a sacrament - is designed to achieve grace.
Rather we have two ordinances. - Baptism and the Lords Supper

Salvation is by grace thur Faith - and cannot be earned.
In addition, sprinkling a baby will not get him any closer to Heaven.

You noticed I used a lower case "c" for church - as there is no such thing as the "Baptist Church"

Hope this helps - if you have any specific questions - feel free to ask.

 

[Mur]

Rather we have two ordinances. - Baptism and the Lords Supper

Thank you so much! Can you explain your statement there as if you were writing "Understanding the Baptist church for Dummies"?

 

[Silverhair]

Key Baptist Distinctives​

Baptists are known for several core beliefs that distinguish them from other Christian denominations. These distinctives are rooted in biblical teachings and emphasize the autonomy of local churches and the importance of individual faith.

Main Distinctives​

Distinctive	Description
Biblical Authority	The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. It is considered inerrant and inspired by God.
Believer's Baptism	Baptism is reserved for individuals who have made a personal decision to follow Christ, emphasizing immersion.
Autonomy of the Local Church	Each church governs itself independently, without external control from higher church authorities.
Congregational Polity	Decisions are made collectively by church members, reflecting the priesthood of all believers.
Individual Soul Liberty	Every person has the right to worship according to their conscience, free from coercion.
Saved and Baptized Membership	Church membership is limited to those who have professed faith in Christ and have been baptized.
Two Ordinances	Baptists observe two ordinances: Believer's Baptism and the Lord's Supper, both instituted by Christ.

 

[Salty]

Thank you so much! Can you explain your statement there as if you were writing "Understanding the Baptist church for Dummies"?

In regards to Baptism and the Lords Supper - we do not consider them a sacrament as those two actions have nothing to do with obtaining salvation.
Thus we use the term ordinance to indicate that we do so as a memorial/remembrance/ command.

 

[Van]

Individual Soul Liberty
Every person has the right to worship according to their conscience, free from coercion.


The fly in the buttermilk is the dispute arising from the lost's ability to believe the gospel. The Reformed folks, deny this with their doctrine of total spiritual inability.

 

[Salty]

Individual Soul Liberty
Every person has the right to worship according to their conscience, free from coercion.


The fly in the buttermilk is the dispute arising from the lost's ability to believe the gospel. The Reformed folks, deny this with their doctrine of total spiritual inability.

Yes, you have the right to do something as you wish.

Thats just like saying you have a right to speed on the Interstate.
BUT there is a price to pay.....

 

[Van]

Yes, you have the right to do something as you wish.

Thats just like saying you have a right to speed on the Interstate.
BUT there is a price to pay.....

Yes, those who push false doctrine have the right to believe they are advocating truth, but there is a price, and if they prevent others from entering the kingdom, the price will be high.

 

[Mur]

In regards to Baptism and the Lords Supper - we do not consider them a sacrament as those two actions have nothing to do with obtaining salvation.
Thus we use the term ordinance to indicate that we do so as a memorial/remembrance/ command.

Ok thanks!

 

[Mur]

Saved and Baptized Membership

Church membership is limited to those who have professed faith in Christ and have been baptized.

I feel blessed and grateful to God for allowing me to know and follow the Son, who is our Lord and Savior. For me, it is the ultimate honor and blessing to be called by the Father to be a follower of Christ. I am overwhelmed with contentment to be a member of Jesus's church, which I interpret to be his body of faithful followers, and I don't want to be anything else. Why would I?

 

[Mur]

I would like to add that I am 100% sola scriptura and based on what I've learned about the Baptist church thus far, I haven't found anything that I believe to be unscriptural. I find no difference between myself and Baptists on this forum - yet.