This document outlines eight Baptist distinctives: the Bible as the sole authority, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of believers, two ordinances of baptism and communion, individual soul liberty, saved and baptized church membership, two offices of pastor and deacon, and separation of church and state. It provides biblical support for each distinctive and organizes them under the acronym "BAPTISTS".
This document outlines eight Baptist distinctives: the Bible as the sole authority, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of believers, two ordinances of baptism and communion, individual soul liberty, saved and baptized church membership, two offices of pastor and deacon, and separation of church and state. It provides biblical support for each distinctive and organizes them under the acronym "BAPTISTS".
This document outlines eight Baptist distinctives: the Bible as the sole authority, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of believers, two ordinances of baptism and communion, individual soul liberty, saved and baptized church membership, two offices of pastor and deacon, and separation of church and state. It provides biblical support for each distinctive and organizes them under the acronym "BAPTISTS".
This document outlines eight Baptist distinctives: the Bible as the sole authority, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of believers, two ordinances of baptism and communion, individual soul liberty, saved and baptized church membership, two offices of pastor and deacon, and separation of church and state. It provides biblical support for each distinctive and organizes them under the acronym "BAPTISTS".