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Baptist Distinctives Part 7 “Two Offices: Pastor and Deacon”

Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists detail have the Baptist Faith & Message to summarize our beliefs, but what makes us distinctive can be summarized in a 7-point acrostic: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two … Continue reading

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Baptist Distinctives Part 6 “Separation of Church and State”

Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists detail our understanding of biblical doctrine in Baptist Faith & Message. However, 7 “distinctives” put Baptists in a unique place: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two ordinances (believer’s baptism … Continue reading

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Baptist Distinctives Part 5 “Individual Soul Liberty”

Southern Baptists Great Commission Baptists believe what we have written in the Baptist Faith & Message but 7 “distinctives” are helpful to summarize what makes Baptists different: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two ordinances … Continue reading

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Baptist Distinctives Part 4 “Two Ordinances: Baptism/Lord’s Supper”

The Baptist Faith & Message is a good summary of the beliefs of the 46,000 churches which make up the Southern Baptist Convention Great Commission Baptists, but there are 7 “distinctives” that have historically set us apart from other denominations … Continue reading

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Baptist Distinctives Part 3 “Priesthood of All Believers”

Southern Baptists have the Baptist Faith & Message to encapsulate our believe, but there are 7 “distinctives” for Baptists: Biblical authority, Autonomy of the local church, Priesthood of all believers, Two ordinances (believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper), Individual soul liberty, Separation of Church and State, and Two … Continue reading

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