“Evening Service” Scott Lake Baptist Church (Lakeland)
Why We Believe…
“Separation of Church and State”
Matthew 22:15-22
1. This is not a SECRET belief (22:15-17)
2. We are part of the NATION we live in (22:18-20)
3. The GOVERNMENT should not interfere with the CHURCH (22:21-22)
7-Principles: Baptist Distinctives
• Biblical authority
• Autonomy of the local church
• Priesthood of all believers
• Two ordinances
— believer’s baptism
— the Lord’s Supper
• Individual soul liberty
• Separation of Church and State
• Two offices of the church
— Pastor
— Deacon
