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Why should one be a Baptist instead of simply being...

Mur

Member
...a faithful follower of Jesus?

I belong to no denomination. I belong to Jesus's Church, which I believe is his body of faithful followers. I believe and do my best to follow his teachings, especially those that urge us to love our Heavenly Father and one another.

In all sincerity and humility, I just want to know, what am I missing by not identifying as a Baptist aside from being excluded from certain sections of this forum? :)
 

atpollard

Well-Known Member
As a Christian (follower of Christ) you are called upon to seek fellowship with other Christians. You have an obligation, to yourself, to determine in your own mind what you believe about important Christian truths (including what truths are important). As a self-declared LUTHERAN, you would be making the statement that the things that Lutherans consider important are important to you. As a self-declared CATHOLIC, you would be making the statement that the things that Catholics consider important are important to you. As a self-declared BAPTIST, you would be making the statement that the things that Baptists consider important are important to you.

With that statement comes the right, honor and responsibility to gather with others that so identify to participate in the “one another” things which Christ commanded of his followers.
 

Mur

Member
Jesus told us to:
repent from sin
love God
obey God
love one another
we're also encouraged to produce good fruits.

I try to do all of that. I also believe strongly in sharing God's Word with others. I presume that Baptists strive to do the same. What more would a Baptist do or believe that I didn't mention? Thanks again. :)
 
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