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So what makes a church Baptist?
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Why the sign out in front of the building don't ya know.:1_grouphug:
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My personal belief:
1) Baptism by immersion
2) A non-sacramental view of baptism
3) Congregational autonomy
4) Self-identification as a Baptist church
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Baptists are a diverse set.
To be biblical and baptist, one must adhere to many more doctrines, but these are a minimum standard.
Note that I included self-identification.
I believe this is what separates baptistic churches from baptist churches.
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What about those who are SB but don't have it in their church name?
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some people actually believe this, and see no difference.
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StefanM said:
My personal belief:
1) Baptism by immersion
2) A non-sacramental view of baptism
3) Congregational autonomy
4) Self-identification as a Baptist church
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Baptists are a diverse set.
To be biblical and baptist, one must adhere to many more doctrines, but these are a minimum standard.
Note that I included self-identification.
I believe this is what separates baptistic churches from baptist churches.
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Yes, it must be the self-identification as a Baptist church, but is it in name or being affiliated with, let's say, the SBC?
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Heathans all!
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Ok, so you're only kiddin', right?
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Hate to say it but I think you're right.,..
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It's got to be more then a name, how about believing and teaching orthodox baptist doctrines.
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In years past it was a certain doctrinal belief which was different from the Pentecostals. However, I know of a baptist Church's that speak in tongues, have people called prophets and apostles etc...
Sounds like we couldn't beat um so we joined them.
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What are orthodox baptist doctrines?
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how about baptism by immersion only, baptism is not a part of salvation, salvation by faith alone in Jesus, etc. I'm sure you can add the rest.
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According to the doctrine of the preisthood of believers and Wade Burleson they would be what ever you want them to be.
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Amy.G said:
Fried chicken?
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With extra gravy :)
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With extra gravy :)
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And bisquits, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn on the cob........I'm getting hungry.
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Amy.G said:
And bisquits,
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and extra gravy
mashed potatoes,
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extra gravy
green beans,
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extra gravy
and again extra gravy
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thats why the use of the word orthodox, traditionally accepted and taught
baptists doctrines. It makes a difference.
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The problem is that there is very little agreement among baptists beyond basic doctrines.
Sola fide is a hallmark of baptist
churches, but it is also a hallmark (or at least used to be) of Presbyterians, Lutherans, etc.
What about General vs. Particular?
Charismatic vs. non-charismatic?
Dispensational vs. Covenant?
That's why on my list I mentioned baptism related doctrines.
Most Protestant churches reject baptist doctrine in this area.