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Question for Baptists

Salty

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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.
 
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