Are Baptists Christian?
Yes. The word “Christian” has been used for nearly 2000 years to describe those who follow the teachings, example and lordship of Jesus of Nazareth, a resident of Nazareth near Galilee in the north of Israel. His teachings and ministry ultimately led to his crucifixion in Jerusalem about the year 30 AD. Most of those called Christians affirm that Jesus’ life did not end in physical death, and that in some important way he was raised from the dead to continue his ministry, that he empowered his disciples and followers to minister in his name, and that the same spirit which gave him vital spiritual life, empowers those who follow him. Christians of different perspectives often disagree or debate many things. However, all Christians affirm in some very specific way that Jesus was the Son of God, or the Christ. Baptists are among those who affirm Jesus in this way as Christ and are therefore Christians.
