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Baptists typically view Eucharist as a symbolic rite. By symbolic is meant that it is not a dispenser of Grace, or an act that has power in and of itself. Rather, it serves as a symbolic reminder.
Baptists commonly use the term "communion" or "Lord's supper" rather than Eucharist. The term "communion" points out the idea that the act is a meant to be done as a community of believers. Believer's come together in fellowship and are symbolically joined together through the act, and joined historically with Jesus and His disciples, and the church throughout history. The term "Lord's supper" is a reminder that the act draws us to the mean that Jesus had with His disciples shortly before He died. As such, it is a reminder backward and forward. We are to do it in remembrance of Him (past) until He comes (future).
Baptists commonly would describe Eucharist as an "ordinance" rather than a "sacrament." Baptists tend to think the term "sacrament" as suggesting that a certain amount of special grace or blessing is given by the act. The term "ordinance" gives the idea more that it is an important and expected activity, but its value is in its symbolism.
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What is the Baptist view?
view on what? In general, Baptists believe that Jesus is God in the flesh, sent to Earth to die for the forgiveness of our sins, and that a believe and trust in Jesus is the only way to get to Heaven. However, Baptists have views on many different things, so if you'll be more specific, I can probably answer you question.
Who can receive euchrist?
Those who believe Jesus Christ as their Saviour and who have repented for their sins and turned towards Jesus with a dedication.
What is the difference between christans and baptists?
All Baptists are Christians, but not all Christians are Baptists.
What were the reasons why the Baptist church started?
Some see the Baptists as the descendants of the 16th century Anabaptists (which some view as a product of the Protestant Reformation and others view as a continuation of the older pre-Reformation non-Catholic churches). Johannes Warns states that the first independent Baptist Church was that at Augsburg, Germany, in about 1524. Others see the Baptists as a separation from the Church of England in the early 1600s. Puritan separatists John Smyth and Thomas Helwys are acknowledged by numerous historians as key founders of the modern Baptist denomination. The early Baptists were divided into General Baptists who were Arminian in theology, and Particular Baptists who were Calvinistic in theology. According to Baptist historian H. Leon McBeth, Baptists, as a distinct denomination, originated in England in a time of intense religious reform. McBeth writes, “Our best historical evidence says that Baptists came into existence in England in the early seventeenth century. They apparently emerged out of the Puritan-Separatist movement in the Church of England.”
What do Baptists say about election?
Southern Baptists encourage it
When was Union Baptists created?
Union Baptists was created in 1867.
When was Alliance of Baptists created?
Alliance of Baptists was created in 1987.
What do Southern Baptists Believe that other Baptists dont?
I don’t know what other Baptists believe so I can’t know what is different except that Independent Baptists tend to view the King James translation as the only good bible and all others translations as lesser or even as evil depending on how and where the pastor was educated. As far as the other response goes I think is wrong. Southern Baptists formed at the time of the Civil War and slavery was certainly a large part of the South breaking away from the US as well as the formation of the Southern Baptist denominatio. There were other issues at stake as well. You will not find Southern Baptists today who support slavery.
What has the author I D Stewart written?
I. D. Stewart has written: 'The history of the Freewill Baptists, for half a century' -- subject(s): Doctrines, Free Will Baptists (1780?-1911), Baptism, Baptists, History 'The history of the Freewill Baptists for half a century' -- subject(s): Free Baptists, Free Will Baptists (Founded in New Hampshire), History
What is the difference between Southern Baptists and Catholic?
Southern Baptists are Protestants.
Do Baptists have something similar to confirmation?
No. The Baptists do not have anything like confirmation.
When was General Association of General Baptists created?
General Association of Baptists was created in 1826.
