Baptists are a Protestant tradition of Christianity distinguished by baptizing only believers (believer's baptism) and doing so by total immersion.

Dec 26, 2025 · Some Baptists believe that there has been an unbroken succession of Baptist churches from the days of John the Baptist and the Apostles of Jesus Christ. Others trace their origin to the …

Jul 21, 2025 · Despite these differences, Baptists are united by core principles including the authority of Scripture, religious freedom, congregational governance and church membership, the priesthood of …

What all Baptists by definition share in common is a set of certain convictions on ecclesiology; that is, a doctrine of the church. But outside of ecclesiology, Baptists differ on a lot.

It is based on the word “Baptists” and is easy to memorize and recall. Example Verses: II Timothy 3:16-17; I Peter 1:23-25. Baptists hold to the belief that the Bible and its clear, literal teachings are the …

American Baptists celebrate the fact that belief in Jesus Christ assures salvation and eternal fellowship with a loving God. The events of the first Easter week are the cornerstones of our faith: the death of …

Oct 1, 2000 · Let me suggest some characteristics of a Baptist in today's world that are consistent with what a Baptist has been historically. 1 A Baptist is an individual who has experienced salvation …