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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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Yes, in some Christian sects an unmarried couple living together can raise their child according to scripture and doctrine. However, having a child out of marriage and living together before marriage is frowned upon in most churches.
Who was involved in Johns the Baptist's death?
King Herod, his brother's wife Herodias, and her daughter were involved in John the Baptist's death. Herodias' daughter performed a sensual dance to please King Herod, and he promised her anything that she wanted. She asked her mother what she should request, and Herodias told her daughter to ask for John the Baptist's head on a platter. Because King Herod gave his word, he was forced to give the daughter what she asked for, and the daughter took the head to Herodias.
What is the authority of the Ministers in the Methodist Church?
Methodist Ministers have total authority over the worship service. They have total authority over teaching new members for admission to membership in the church. The rest of their authority mainly depends on leadership ability and an ability to size up situations and step in when needed. The methodist pastor can call up the bishop and say, "Get me out of here," and he will. The pastor parish relations committee can vote to remove the pastor from the church, and the bishop will. It is generally the congregation that elects that committee. Still, unlike some churches, if some busybody in the congregation doesn't like the pastor, the congregation can't vote to get rid of the pastor. So the pastor has to work but doesn't have to worry about a split in the congregation. John Wesley set up the Methodist Church so that individual congregations could function without a pastor around. Thus, if the creeks were over the bridges and the circuit rider could not get across the swollen rivers, the churches functioned as normal. If the members of the church boards did not do the work and the boards could not function, the pastor could step in and make appointments. When there is a conflict, it is the job of the District Superintendent to come in and review the situation.
Do Baptist believe laying on of hands and healing?
Yea baptists' do believe in healing by hand in the name of Jesus
How many years should a pastor have to have his own church?
In most mainstream denominations the congregation "owns" the church not the pastor. Some churches are created by one person who would "own" it, but in most cases the church is not owned by the pastor. I would be weary of a church where the pastor owns it. The when the denomination or congregation owns the church it provides checks and balances to avoid corruption and megalomania by a pastor or sole person running the church. If a person is a secondary worship leader and desires to be a senior pastor, then since most churches seeking a pastor have a "pulpit committee" that would help vet the candidates you would need to seek out churches that need a pastor and talk to the committee that is charges with finding the pastor. Each church has it's own set of requirements. My husband got out of seminary and got a church right away as a senior pastor and we have been at this one and only church for 22 years. Every congregation is unique and you will just have to contact each one like any other job you seek to have with resumes, recommendations etc.
Of course, it depends on the situation, but in the Bible, Christians are told what to do when we have a conflict with someone:
". . . go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over....."(Matthew 18:15-17 NIV) Take the complaint to the person who hurt you, privately.
True Christians will be following Christ's example of love, so should be able to work it out.(1 John 4:11)
At John 13:35 Jesus said 'By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (NASB), so true Christians will be identifiable by the love they show. (1 John 4:8)
(Ephesians 4:25-5:2 NWT) "...... become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave YOU. Therefore, become imitators of God, as beloved children, and go on walking in love, just as the Christ also loved YOU and delivered himself up for YOU ..."
Can you be a member at 2 baptist churches?
No. If you join a new Baptist church they will ask the previous church for a letter of transfer. This way you are taken off the roles of the church you no longer attend.
What does Paul prohibit a woman from wearing in church?
# How many Christian women know they are breaking God's law by wearing gold wedding rings to church? Or pearls or braids or expensive clothing? "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shame-facedness and sobriety; not with broided [braided] hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array." (I Timothy 2:9) Paul was not simply giving his own personal advice here; he introduced these verses with: "Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity." (I Timothy 2:7) - the point is missed if this is regarded as a law which would require someone to stand at the church entrance to examine the women as they entered church. and then collect all the things they shouldn't have (I've never seen this anywhere, or heard of such a practice).
The point is the real adornment of 'good works' as mentioned in the very next verse and a 'meek and quiet spirit.' The point being that showy attire, as well as immodesty draws attention to the person, whereas Christian worship is about paying attention to Jesus. There is no law that can legislate for that but the point is clear - the outward adornment may be a sign of a wrong focus in the heart-life.
10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
What are the Baptist cultural practice affecting health care?
The German Baptist's, sometimes known as Dunkards( disparaging as I am told by my Ger.Baptist neighbors ) do not allow blood transfusions and certain surgical procedures are prohibited. As for other Baptist Organizations; Southern Congress, Independent, etc. MAY prohibit birth control as well.
What Seneca prophet was directly influenced by the Second Great Awakening?
The Seneca prophet that was directly influenced by the Second Great Awakening was the prophet Handsome Lake. He was an Iroquois religious leader who became obsessed with witch hunting.
Why do baptist believe gods house has many rooms in it?
Jesus said "
In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" John 14:2 (English Standard Version 2001)
What Jesus is saying, is that in heaven there is enough space for everyone who trusts in him for salvation and forgiveness.
Do Anabaptist believe that Mary was a virgin?
Baptist insist that Mary was a virgin and that Jesus was immaculate.
What is given to those who pay to see the skull of John the Baptist?
What is given to the pilgrim depends on which skull of John the Baptist is visited, as there are several. They include his skull at Rome, Damascus, Amiens, Antioch, Munich and southern France. No more than one of these skulls could be genuine and, given the commercial value of a church owning such a valuable relic, probably none is genuine.
Whatever is given in return for the fee paid to see the purported relic at any of these places, it has no more than intrinsic value.
What are the Duties of mother board in a black missionary baptist church?
One of the thing I know is to help set up the communion table for communion once a month in the church. that's one of the duties.
Is the largest church membership in the US Baptist?
No, depending on the source the largest church in the US, is either Lakewood Church in Houston, or Lifechurch.tv based out of Oklahoma City. Both are non-denominational.
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.
Where in the Bible does it mention the Lord's supper?
Preparing For The PASSOVER
Matthew 26:17 (KJV) Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
Mark 14:12 (KJV) And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?
Luke 22:7 (KJV) Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Luke 22:8 (KJV) And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
Luke 22:9 (KJV) And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
Sending Two Disciples, Peter And John
Mark 14:13 (KJV) And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
Luke 22:10 (KJV) And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
The Guestchamber
Matthew 26:18 (KJV) And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Mark 14:14 (KJV) And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Luke 22:11 (KJV) And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Mark 14:15 (KJV) And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
Luke 22:12 (KJV) And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Matthew 26:19 (KJV) And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
Mark 14:16 (KJV) And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Luke 22:13 (KJV) And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
In The Evening
Matthew 26:20 (KJV) Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
Mark 14:17 (KJV) And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
Luke 22:14 (KJV) And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
Announcement Of Betrayal
Matthew 26:21 (KJV) And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
Mark 14:18 (KJV) And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
Matthew 26:22 (KJV) And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
Mark 14:19 (KJV) And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
Matthew 26:23 (KJV) And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
Mark 14:20 (KJV) And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Matthew 26:24 (KJV) The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
Mark 14:21 (KJV) The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
Matthew 26:25 (KJV) Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Taking And Dividing The Cup (fruit of the vine)
Luke 22:15 (KJV) And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
Luke 22:16 (KJV) For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Luke 22:17 (KJV) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
Luke 22:18 (KJV) For I say unto you, I will not drink of the FRUIT OF THE VINE, until the kingdom of God shall come.
He Took Bread
Matthew 26:26 (KJV) And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
Mark 14:22 (KJV) And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
Luke 22:19 (KJV) And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
He Took The Cup
Matthew 26:27 (KJV) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
Mark 14:23 (KJV) And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
The New Testament
Matthew 26:28 (KJV) For this is my blood of THE NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Mark 14:24 (KJV) And he said unto them, This is my blood of THE NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many.
Luke 22:20 (KJV) Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is THE NEW TESTAMENT in my blood, which is shed for you.
A Preview Of The Cross (fruit of the vine)
Matthew 26:29 (KJV) But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this FRUIT OF THE VINE, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Mark 14:25 (KJV) Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the FRUIT OF THE VINE, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
Matthew 26:30 (KJV) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Mark 14:26 (KJV) And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
1 Corinthians 11:20 (KJV) When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat THE LORD'S SUPPER.
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Breaking The Bread1 Corinthians 11:23 (KJV) For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:1 Corinthians 11:24 (KJV) And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Taking The Cup (THE NEW TESTAMENT)1 Corinthians 11:25 (KJV) After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is THE NEW TESTAMENT in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.As Often As1 Corinthians 11:26 (KJV) For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.Are Southern Baptists protestants?
Any and all Christian denominations that are not Catholic are protestant by definition, so the answer is yes.
What is Fred Phelp's sexual orientation?
Fred Phelps senior, the American Pastor known for his anti-gay websites has not stated his own sexual preference in public. speculate on what is personal and private information to any individual.
Fred Phelps does have a wife of some decades and 13 children as evidence of his professed heterosexuality.
When was First Chinese Baptist Church of Fountain Valley created?
First Chinese Baptist Church of Fountain Valley was created in 1970.
What are some baptist gestures?
Baptist gestures often include raising hands in worship, symbolizing surrender and openness to God. The act of baptism itself, where individuals are submerged in water or sprinkled, signifies their faith and commitment. Additionally, communal gestures like the "fellowship greeting," where congregants shake hands or hug, promote a sense of community and connection among members. These gestures reflect both personal devotion and communal worship within the Baptist tradition.
Before becoming a member in the baptist church a person is voted on by the present membership. They are excepting the confession of the one asking for membership. In the case of young children watch care is voted on to observe closely the confession of the prospective member. After a time the membership is reevaluated.
