Soul Liberty
No one can be compelled to believe or practice his faith according to the dictates of another. Attempts to do so always result in violent persecution of the dissenters.
No one can be compelled to believe or practice his faith according to the dictates of another. Attempts to do so always result in violent persecution of the dissenters.
No one can absolve your sins except God himself, neither can anyone perform an act of spiritual worship on your behalf.
If we seek to have an experience that is more real or more trustworthy to our minds than the promises of Scripture, we are in danger of setting aside Scripture altogether and of seeking another gospel.
While each member will form his own views as the Holy Spirit leads him, the final conclusion as to the will of God for the church is only found in sharing our views with one another and finding unity through open-minded dialogue with others who also have the Spirit.
The Baptist doctrine of regenerate, immersed membership seeks to produce local churches which are pure, spiritual bodies of Christ.