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Baptists practice believer's baptism and the Lord's Supper (communion) as the ordinances instituted in Scripture (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26). [5] [additional citation(s) needed] Most Baptists call them "ordinances" (meaning "obedience to a command that Christ has given us") [6] [7] instead of "sacraments" (activities God uses to impart salvation or a means of grace to the participant).
Most Baptists do not believe that baptism is a requirement for salvation but rather a public expression of inner repentance and faith. [6] In general, Baptist churches do not have a stated age restriction on membership, but believer's baptism requires that an individual be able to freely and earnestly profess their faith. [62]
The heart of Baptist beliefs is the Lordship of Christ. Christ is Lord over the individual believer, he is Lord over the church, and he is Lord over the universe and all that is in it. Jesus Christ is the final authority in our individual lives, in our homes, in our churches, and in all our relationships with society and the world.
General Baptists are Baptists who hold the general or unlimited atonement view, the belief that Jesus Christ died for the entire world and not just for the chosen elect. General Baptists are theologically Arminian , which distinguishes them from Reformed Baptists (also known as "Particular Baptists" for their belief in particular redemption ).
* While 56% of church members believe politics is "a way for Christians to love their neighbor," 31% disagreed and 13% were not sure. Also, 70% said Christians are "obligated" to vote in elections ...
St. John the Baptist pictured with a halo.In Christian iconography, saints may also be depicted with wreaths, palm branches, white lilies or other attributes.. In Christian belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God.
The Baptist Faith and Message (BF&M) is the statement of faith of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). It summarizes key Southern Baptist thought in the areas of the Bible and its authority, the nature of God as expressed by the Trinity, the spiritual condition of man, God's plan of grace and salvation, the purpose of the local church, ordinances, evangelism, Christian education, interaction ...
Intercession of the Saints is a Christian doctrine that maintains that saints can intercede for others. To intercede is to go or come between two parties, to plead before one of them on behalf of the other.