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I can speak of Southern Baptist Convention and United Methodist. The Southern Baptist predominately believe in the literal interpretation of The Bible. They consider it the inspired word of God as well as the teachings and writings of Paul to be the example for the New Testament church. The four spiritual laws are a foundation for their evangelism as well. God created man in his own image to dwell with Him. Man sinned and has a sinful nature that is abhorrent to God and therefore He cannot commune with man. God sent His only Son, Jesus, to become man and dwell among us and to be a sacrifice for mankind's sin and to be a bridge to God. Man can become a Child of God by accepting this gift and be rejoined with God now and forever.
United Methodist believe that God sent His Son and that man needs to commit himself as an individual and as a church to the earthly needs of man as well as accept Jesus as Savior. Methodists are more ecumenical than Southern Baptists and may be perceived as less critical of other religions. In larger churches you might find the Methodist to appear to be less evangelical.
If I were on a spiritual journey and wanted clear cut dogma, I would go with Southern Baptist. They are into strong belief in prayer and personal Bible study.
If in my spiritual journey I wanted a variety of opinions and more intellectual banter, I would search out a Methodist church.
Whichever journey on you are on, God bless you and give you strength.
What else can I help you with?
What are regular church members called?
If the church is a congregation, they would be called congregants. If it is a parish, they are parishioners.
How do methodist baptise?
United Methodists are typically baptized by "sprinkling."
When was African United Baptist Church created?
African United Baptist Church was created in 1946.
When was United Baptist Church of Lakeport created?
United Baptist Church of Lakeport was created in 1891.
What is the difference between a state of United States and state of United States of America?
There is no difference. They are one and the same.
When was United American Free Will Baptist Conference created?
United American Free Will Baptist Conference was created in 1968.
When was United American Free Will Baptist Church created?
United American Free Will Baptist Church was created in 1887.
Do Methodists use bells or other musical instruments?
United Methodists use bells, organ, piano and virtually every other musical instrument - though mostly as foreplay
What is the time difference between the United Kingdom and Ohio?
the time difference between england and ohio
What is the maximum hours difference between Melbourne and United Kingdom?
The maximum time difference between London and Melbourne, the difference between GMT & AEDT, is 11 hours.
Which religion are Baptist and Methodist denominations a part of?
Both denominations are distinct and self-sustaining. The Baptists originated in Germany and experienced major upheavals after the Reformation commenced. They were in major disagreement with both Martin Luther and John Calvin. One major Baptist group under the leadership of Roger Williams settled in Rhode Island after being thrown out in Massachusetts. Unlike the other Reformation leaders, including John Wesley, they rejected sacraments and ordination of clergy. The Methodists are a direct offshoot of the Church of England and their founders, John and Charles Wesley, were devout Anglican priests and never wanted the Methodist societies in America to break away from the church. It was the British defeat, that led to the creation of the Methodist Church without the support of John Wesley. The Methodist Church still adheres to most Anglican theology and doctrine but worships less formally than the Anglican Church. There is few similiarities between the Baptist and Methodist Churches today. The Baptists are much more conservative in theology and doctrine than the Methodists and do not recognize Holy Communion or Baptism as sacraments. They are of course, christian denominations and are the largest PRotestant denominations in the United States. The Baptists take pride in the fact that they are the only denomination that was not founded by someone like a Martin Luther or John Wesley or even King Henry VIII. They also believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible unlike the United Methodists. They also do not ordain women into their ministry like the Methodists have done for many years now. They are totally oppossed to equal rights for gays and lesbians unlike the Methodists and are opposed to a women's right to an abortion unlike the United Methodist Church. The Methodists are in full communion with the Lutheran and Episcopal churches and reaches out to other denominations as well including the Roman Catholic Church. The Baptist do not believe in ecumenicalism and prefer to stay to themselves. They are highly critical of other denominations including the Methodists and for that reason they don't feel a need to work together or try to merge.
What is the difference between smokers in Canada and the United States?
Where they are on the map.
