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.
While Baptist churches vary greatly in their beliefs and practices, there is a historical set of doctrines that distinguish Baptists from other Christians.
The final part of the answer to the question, “What makes Baptist churches different from others churches?” relates to the principle of individual responsibility that… Read More »Separation of Church and State
With respect to the church, we have seen that Baptists believe that Christ is its head and has given instruction in the NT Scriptures to… Read More »Congregational Government