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Baptists
Baptists refer to a group of Christian churches, individuals and denominations that practice baptism by immersion and believe in salvation by faith alone. The Bible or the Scripture is their sole rule of practice and faith.
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What are the doctrinal differences between the Southern Baptist and Free Will Baptist churches?
A very good question for a beginning denominational lesson.
I can answer this based on my area and the books and lessons I have learned. In
each region in America there are likely slight curves or differences even in the same denomination. However the Southern Baptist are the largest and most active of all the baptists. This is not to say that the FWB don't do lots of Godly work, they do. (I'm a Freewill myself.) Furthermore the SB churches are more consolidated than the FWB church is.
You can find more differences among FWB than you can the Southern Baptists, laymen and clergy alike. In my area of eastern US including KY, VA, OH and IN there are FWB churches that are affiliated with an association. (A group of FWB united in doctrine and bylaws that cover a larger area.) The largest FWB association by far is the National FWB association and they stress tithing just as the Southern baptists do. The John-Thomas association has ministers who don't believe the bible commands the church to tithe 10 percent, but "to give cheerfully according to your ability of your money and time. God is mainly concerned with your desire to serve Him, not your ability to put 10 percent in the plate." ( I'm telling you the differences, you read and make your own decision.) Furthermore, the FWB churches are louder in their worship and less predictable in the order of things. You will see Freewill worship in a style more like a Pentecostal church except they don't practice speaking in unknown tongues or "being slain in the spirit." In some areas you may find a FWB Pentecostal or and independent church that calls themselves FWB but practice unknown tongues or being "slain in spirit".
The FWB in my area are all part of either the John-Thomas or the National Association and do not practice these relatively new ideas of Pentecost. Nevertheless the FWB do believe in shouting, running, crying, and praising God by lifting up holy hands. Most of this happens during the singing. When the preaching comes you see a more quiet, attentive ear. Although some preaching gets folks stirred up and you may hear clapping, shouting and praising but generally we do not interrupt the preaching unless guided that way by the preacher himself. Ex: "Get up church and praise Him! Let folks know you are not ashamed." Or something like that. Other services are quieter and more like a teaching service than a worship. FWB believe that saved men can willingly turn their back on God's grace and walk no more with God and be condemned to Hell if they remain that way at death. We believe that a saved person can tempt God by sinning continually to the point of apostasy and thus never be able to return to His grace.
All other Baptist including SB believe in eternal security and once you have been saved you can never fall away back into sin. (I never could understand this because all men are liable to sin and fall into sin even after salvation. God can and is willing to deliver us if we call on him. However some folks go deeper into sin after fervently serving God, but "If a righteous man turn from his righteousness to do wickedly, all the righteousness he hath done will not be remembered. HE WILL DIE IN HIS SIN" look that up. Ezekiel 3:20-21
The Southern Baptist, Regular Baptist and Primitive Baptist put less stress on baptism of water than the FWB. However all agree that the water doesn't have any ability or power to save or wash away sin. Only the Blood of Christ and our faith in that can do that.
SB services will generally include contemporary singing and the whole congregation quietly paying attention. the deacon will come by for the offering and then the preacher will preach his sermon that he has prepared. FWB generally don't prepare a drawn out sermon but preach as they have studied the bible and as they feel led of the Holy Spirit. But I have heard our minister preach a sermon and use the same general message again at another FWB church or after a while use it again. But from memory, not notes.
These are some differences. I love God's people no matter what denomination as long as they live and teach and preach the Holy Bible not some new thing. The old is sufficient. God Bless u.
The main doctrinal differences belong in two major categories. The first has to do with basic theology. Free Will Baptists are Arminian, Southern Baptists tend toward Calvinism. The main point is that Free Will Baptists believe that a person who has accepted Jesus as their Savior can, willfully and knowingly, divorce themselves from faith in Jesus Christ. This condition is known as apostasy. The person who has willingly entered into apostasy, a renunciation of faith in Christ, is forever lost and cannot be renewed again to faith. Southern Baptists, in general, do not believe that a true believer in Christ will, or sometimes can, renounce their faith in Christ.
Secondly, in the area of church ordinances, Free Will Baptists believe in three ordinances; Believer's Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Washing the Saints' Feet. Southern Baptist only believe in two ordinances; Believer's Baptism and Lord's Supper.
When was Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship created?
World Baptist Fellowship was created in 1933.
Baptist beliefs about life after death?
Roman Catholics and Eastern Catholic acknowledge the authority of the Pope as God's vicar on earth, and profess the points of the Nicene Creed, as interpreted by their own traditions.
Pentecostals, and Baptists - together with all other Protestant denominations - also hold dear the doctrines of the Creed, but reject the authority of the Pope.
Do Baptists believe the Mormons are going to Hell?
There will be Mormons, Jews, baptists & Muslims in hell. I don't believe that anyone practicing faith sincerely will go to hell. Just as there are many languages, i believe god speaks to different people in different ways and grants them different experiences with him.
Baptist's believe in salvation by faith through Christ alone, all others believe in Christ and works.
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AnswerThe Catholic Church was founded by Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, Himself, on the apostle Peter, see St. Matthew's Gospel, 16:17-19, and He guaranteed that He would be with It until the end of the world, that It would be ONE, and He would send the Holy Spirit to guide it into all truth. All of the others were founded by men fifteen centuries after Our Blessed Lord left the earth. The Lutheran Church was founded by Martin Luther, the Anglican Church was founded by King Henry VIII, and the Baptists were a breakaway from the Anglicans and Methodists with John Smyth as the first recorded pastor.Do Baptist churches have an altar a lectern etc?
Technically no. But, there is a table at the front of the church that is used to place the offering on and to serve the Lord's supper from. When there is a call for following Jesus at the end of the service that is referred to an altar call.
Why southern baptist separate of American baptist?
The Triennial Convention in the United States divided into the Northern and Southern Baptist Conventions in 1845. There were several reasons. H. Leon McBeth (in "The Baptist Heritage: Four Centuries of Baptist Witness") listed three major reasons. 1. Method of Organization. Baptist churches in the North preferred a society structure. Baptist churches in the South preferred a more denominational structure. This reflects somewhat different attitudes regarding how Baptists (who believe in the autonomy of local churches) can and should work together on common causes such as benevolence and missions. 2. Home Missions. Southern churches felt that they were being neglected with regard to home missionaries. In effect, they felt they were putting in more than they were getting out of the Convention. 3. Slavery. While many Baptists and Baptist churches, both in the North and South, opposed slavery (either wanting it abolished, or encouraging its gradual demise) as slavery became a polarizing issue in the United States in the early to mid-1800s, so it became among Baptists as well. As the 1800s progressed, Northern churches became more strongly anti-slavery, and Southern churches became more strongly pro-slavery (or at least anti-abolition). To discuss what caused the break-up of the Baptists into North and South is like asking about the causes of the US Civil War. In both cases there were several fuels, but it was slavery that lit the match. Obviously, the slavery issue became a moot point within 20 years of the separation, but other issues came up that increased the cultural gap between North and South, keeping them separate.
What happens to a person when he or she is baptized?
The Holy Spirit comes upon the born-again Christian (as on the day of Pentecost in Acts Chapter 2) and the person is then called to live, to the very best of their ability, like Jesus called his followers to live.
How many siblings did Billy Graham have?
Billy Graham has 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, but I don't know how many are boys.
What is the proper way to serve communion in a baptist church?
We do not receive communion. Sometimes on special occasions, like Easter, they give the adults wine, but I do not know if that is for every church.
I do not think this is the same for every church. Most churches do receive communion on a weekly or monthly basis.
What is the proper salutation for a baptist minister with a doctorate?
If you do not know the appropriate mode of address for his or her denomination (pastor, reverend, brother, father, etc.) then "Doctor" would be appropriate. Usually "Reverend Doctor" is the formal address, as it is less misleading regarding profession.
What are the differences between the Baptist and Pentecostal denominations?
Baptist Churches and Pentecostal Churches have significant differences in theology and interpretation of Scripture which lead to very clear differences in worship and religious experience. Although both traditions place a great deal of emphasis on the "born again experience," (confession and repentance of sin and accepting Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior,) Pentecostals also stress the importance of the Second Blessing, sometimes called the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is a second, often deeply emotional experience that may occur moments or years after the believer accepts salvation by faith. Generally the sign of the Pentecostal experience is speaking in tongues (glossolalia) but other "gifts" such as prophesy, miracles, healing and others may be recognized.
Theologically, Baptist doctrine usually holds that the age of miracles closed when the final miracle, the Holy Bible, was complete. According to this tradition, occasional miracles of healing may be granted as answers to the prayer of the faithful, but other miracles and signs such as tongues and prophesy no longer exist in this world. Pentecostals, on the other hand, believe that the age of miracles has no limit; tongues, prophesy, discernment, healing, deliverance (exorcism) and other supernatural gifts continue to flow through the Holy Spirit for the blessing and edification of the faithful and as signs to unbelievers.
There are no duties of a deaconess in the apostolic church, because there were never any women appointed . Stephen was a man, and in the Bible it reads the deacon must be the husband of one wife. So show me how a woman can become something the Bible does not teach?
Read Romans 16:1-2
Do Baptists believe in saints?
No. Baptists do not practice the doctrine of saints. However, it is common in Baptist teachings to refer to all born again persons as saints.
We are all saints that believe and follow the Son of God, Jesus. Saint comes from sanctified, or made holy by following the Lord. This is the belief of most baptists.
How many members are in the westboro baptist church?
100 or so, almost all are extended family members.
African Methodist Episcopal--a branch of Methodism that broke off when black members were discriminated against by white members.
Where can I find the lyrics to all good things will be added unto you?
The song is titled "Seek Ye First." Click the link below to go to a site that displays the lyrics to that and many other praise choruses. It's not called "Seek Ye First". It's called "All Good Things", and you can find the lyrics if you search the name of the song on any search engine and the lyrics will be a php file, but it won't give you all the lyrics. That's the close I ever got.
What is the role of deacon in the church?
To serve the members of the local congregation in any way he can. Visiting the sick, caring for the elderly, widows, orphans, working within the church, planning the budget, and taking car of all church business.
What is the difference between a Baptist and a Methodist church?
One of the biggest differences between these two denominations is, to put it succinctly, "how wet you get" at baptism. Baptists accept only baptism by immersion, while Methodists tend towards the "sprinkling" method of baptism.
Both Baptist and Methodist denominations have similar governing organizations and methods of worship.
AnswerOften Methodists will hold their beliefs more loosely than Baptists. Also, some Methodists believe that one can lose their salvation. The largest group, the United Methodists, do not. This is an idea which some baptists believe is not supported by the Bible and that is a problem. They believe--once saved, always saved. However you will find that a small number of Methodists do not hold to this belief . AnswerI asked that question to a Methodist pastor and scholar and he said, "the quantity of water... Or like the other responder said, how wet do you want to get? The answer is they are similar. Having experienced both, the body we usually call Methodists are United Methodists, the largest group of Methodists in the US. We usually refer to Southern Baptists---which are both national and international---when we speak of "Baptists". The United Methodist Church is organized both nationally and regionally with centralization through area conferences. Baptists are largely independent churches affiliated through the Southern Baptist Convention. They have independence in their own governance. They hire and fire pastors and make decisions concerning their church at the local church level. Methodists have a hierarchy and pastors are given appointments, usually according to their experience. Big urban churches go to senior pastors, typically. Small, country churches go to new/younger preachers. Here are what I believe are the main differences: 1. Methodists may be baptized through sprinkling, pouring, or immersion. Sprinkling is the most common form. Baptists believe in immersion. Both believe this is symbolic and does not grant you a pardon or entrance into heaven. It is simply a gesture of faith. Profound for some, not so much for others. But it is a public profession of your faith and belief in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Methodists baptize infants and young people. Baptists only baptize adults or young "believers" . Thet have to be at an age that they understand what they are doing and its meaning 2. Methodists ordain women. Baptists typically, do not. 3.Methodists have a more formal, ritualistic form of worship in traditional services. Baptists tend to be less stringent and a bit more casual in worship style (NOT IN SCRIPTURE). 4.Methodists accept the Nicene and Apostle's Creeds as core tenets of the faith, often reciting these creeds at their worship service. Baptists tend to shy away from such statements of faith as well as liturgical elements of worship. No processionals, acolytes, cross bearers or other formal acts of worship; typically, no wearing of robes/vestments by the clergy, etc. There is "The Baptist Faith and Message" which for Southern Baptists is generally accepted by members of the Convention.5. Most Methodist churches recite the Lord's prayer during services ;most Baptist churches do not. 6.Methodists come forward to the altar to receive communion. Baptists are usually served in their seats. Methodists call the Eucharist "communion". Baptists call it the Lord's Supper.7. Methodists have an altar. Baptist churches typically have no formal altar. The reason, I am told, is because it was traditionally viewed as a place of sacrifice and was a Catholic church feature representing Christ's sacrifice for us. Its use was not adopted by the Baptists. 8. Methodist churches observe Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Lent, Pentecost, Advent and every Holy season and day imaginable. Baptists typically do not. 9. Methodists use communion as a sort of "altar call" to get people to come up front and become part of the service and the church. Baptists have an "altar call" in which they invite people to come forward and confess publicly their need for Christ and invite him to become part of their lives(part?). Sometimes they may confess publicly their sins or give a testimony.10. Methodists worship in a style that is historically more quiet, subdued and contemplative. Baptists are louder, tend to sing louder, praise louder and close their bibles louder than Methodists. Maybe a little livelier in STYLE. those are the differences I have experienced. Here are the similarities: BOTH pray. Both praise and sing.. Both love the Bible..Both encourage missions. Both Evangelize. Both help the poor. Both believe in a democratic, full and open salvation for EVERYONE. Both believe in the TRINITY. Both believe in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Both believe in faith. Both believe in GRACE. And Both meet several times a week---especially on Sundays.
A good friend of mine who grew up in the Methodist Church told me that the difference between a Methodist and Baptist is that Methodists are Baptist with brains!!! My parents are life-long Methodists and I am an Episcopalian but I do know there are far more differences between Southern Baptists then the UMC.
American Baptists are much more moderate and have been openly courted by the UMC since the SBC grew increasingly more conservative and fundamentalist.
The UMC has historically aligned itself with the other great liberal mainline denominations like the Presbyterians, United Church of Christ, the Episcopal Church and the the Evangelical Lutherans. The Southern Baptists, unlike the Methodists do not recognize any sacraments, adhere to the Apostolic Succession, liturgical worship, rituals, Nicene and Apostles Creeds, ecumenicalism or ordination of deacons, elders and bishops, like the UMC.
The Methodists are much more apt to be socially more progressive, open-minded about theological matters and doctrine, and better educated. The Methodists like my church, are certainly not fundamentalists when it comes to the Bible. The UMC does not believe in the literal interpretation of the Bible like the Baptists. In the Baptist churches, they call their sanctuaries auditoriums. When it comes to abortion rights the United Methodist Church has been a strong defender and advocate of allowing women to make that private decision. The SBC is fervently pro-life and condemns abortion with o exceptions whatsoever! When it comes to sexual orientation the UMC despite its unwillingness to approve of gay ordination and marriage, is still more accepting than the Southern Baptists. Most of the Bishops and clergy in the UMC are supportive of allowing gays to serve openly as ministers and to perform marriages. You won't find that in the SBC at all.
Which Gospels have the passion narratives?
Since this is so central to the life and work of Christ all the Gospels have details about what is commonly referred to as the passion of Christ.
Matthew chapters 26 and 27.
Mark chapters 14 and 15.
Luke chapters 22 and 23.
John chapters 18 and 19.
Does the baptist church recognize hell?
Baptist accept the existence of hell. It is the separation from God in the after life. Jesus called it the garbage heap where the worm never dies and the fire never stops.
Many Christians today doubt the severe state of Hell. They feel that God is love and would not punish the children with Hell.
What are the duties of a mother in the church?
First be friendly and loving to the widows, singles and young married women. The women of excellence should be known for their generous and loving hearts. They are to pray and keep the ministry and leader before the Lord. She should be made aware of whose sick among them, convey messages to the deacons and make periodic calls to members who may have slacked in their commitment to the church.
