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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Rebel1, Sep 23, 2018.

  1. Rebel1

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    what does one absolutely have to believe? Conversely, what belief(s) would disqualify one from being Baptist?
     
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    There are dozens, perhaps 100s, of denominations that use "baptist" in their name.

    Historically, "baptists" were organized on the belief of "believers baptism" as opposed to infant baptism or baptism that bestows grace with or without faith.

    You might add baptism by immersion, but even that is debated by Baptists.

    Beyond that, I think you'll find it difficult to get all Baptists to agree doctrine.
     
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    Beliefs that would disagree with the "distinctive Baptist doctrines"
     
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    I hold to all 8 of those distinctives. In fact, it was being in other churches/denominations that made me more fully appreciate those Baptist distinctives. Today, I cherish them.
     
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