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Thank you very much, Dr. Bob.
I'm currently at the end of Luke and will soon be reading the Gospel of John.
As a result, I'm finding out about the different denominations and things like that... And I must admit I'm a bit overwhelmed and lost! But for now, my reading of the Bible has convinced me of one thing: baptism is a conscious choice made by a person who believes in Jesus.
So naturally, I looked into Baptists... And that's when I discovered that, in reality, Baptists were very diverse, and that some had Calvinist views, others didn't, and that, in the end, to be a Baptist is to have common principles, but everything else is relatively free. And that's where I have a bit of trouble. The Reformed only have to read Calvin to know what to think, the Lutherans only have to read Luther... But what about me? As far as I know, there are no great figures who have defined what it is to be a Baptist in soteriological matters, for example.
So for the time being, I'm focusing on my reading of the Bible, on who Jesus was and how he lived in order to live in accordance with his example. I have a few certainties: the Apostle Creed, the Five Solas and Credobaptism. The rest is a virgin field, and perhaps it will remain so if the Lord wish so.
Anyways, thanks a lot.
Welcome to the BB.
You're English is good to be a Frenchie. Are you located in France?
'Strip away everything that you think you know about the Bible and approach it as a child that knows nothing, praying as David, "Let me behold wondrous things out of thy law". Begin on page one and read through as quickly as possible in order to get the idea of it'.
You're English is good to be a Frenchie. Are you located in France?
'Strip away everything that you think you know about the Bible and approach it as a child that knows nothing, praying as David, "Let me behold wondrous things out of thy law". Begin on page one and read through as quickly as possible in order to get the idea of it'.
Thank you.
Yes, I live in the south west of France. I've been learning English for quite a while now. So I thank you for the compliment on my English!
And I also thank you for these words that you shared. They are quite beautiful and I'll definitely apply them in my journey towards Christ.
Welcome
Greetings.
And warning.
The BB is pretty close to the opposite of a good church.
A good church is a place of genuine fellowship, harmony, learning, and pulling together in the yoke for a common cause. These are not the characteristics of the BB.
You earnestly need to find a good Bible Believing Church, where you can learn properly, and get plugged in to the cause of Christ.
And warning.
The BB is pretty close to the opposite of a good church.
A good church is a place of genuine fellowship, harmony, learning, and pulling together in the yoke for a common cause. These are not the characteristics of the BB.
You earnestly need to find a good Bible Believing Church, where you can learn properly, and get plugged in to the cause of Christ.
Hi Octave,
Great opening post.
Baptists believe Scripture is the final authority for faith and practice, so if a Creed or doctrine, such as the TULIP of Calvinism, conflict with scripture, the creed or doctrine is false.
The fly in the buttermilk is some Baptists believe the TULIP agrees with scripture on all points, and other Baptists, the majority, do not.
Yes, Baptists stand firm on the "Believers Baptism" and reject water baptizing babies or someone of any age who really does not grasp the concept of committing to Christ as our Lord and Savior.
Many Baptists are not fans of creeds authored by uninspired people, but in general Baptists do agree with the 12 or so points supported in the Apostle's Creed. [Note we do not agree that it was written by the Apostles, only that the doctrines are consistent with scripture.] Here is a restatement with clarifications.
1) We believe God the Father created the heavens and the earth.
2) And we believe Jesus is His uniquely divine Son, God incarnate.
3) We believe Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born by the virgin Mary.
4) We believe Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, physically died, and was buried.
5) We believe Jesus descended into Hades, rose again from the dead on the third day.
6) We believe Jesus ascended to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
7) We believe Jesus will come again, to judge the living and the dead.
8) We believe in One God in three Persons, Father Son and Holy Spirit.
9) We believe in the One Church, the body and bride of Christ.
10) We believe in the forgiveness of sins
11) We believe in our bodily redemption at Christ's second coming
12) We believe in our everlasting life.
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