What are the main differences between the Baptist religion and other Christian denominations?
Here is one very condensed history of the Baptist denomination: In the early 16th century the Protestant Reformation began in Germany. Eventually it spread to other countries like Switzerland, France, Italy, and England. The Catholic form of Christianity was already in England, but in the mid-16th century Protestantism started making inroads until it became entrenched and was there to stay. England endured “bloody” religious battles between Catholicism and Protestantism, unfortunately. The Church of England severed ties with Rome and instituted internal reforms similar though not exactly like that of Protestant churches. This fomented the emergence of Protestants dedicated to stronger church reform calling themselves “Separatists”. They believed in things like a stronger separation of State from Church (to avoid politics from controlling religion unlike in America where the fear is reversed), doctrinal purity, and a more congregational form of church government. From the Separatists em
I am not a historian, but I do know what I believe about the first church.The following is my testimony, and some of the wording may seem harsh, but I can not appologize for my beliefs. I really care about everyone who reads this and I pray to God every day that my words will get someone to think about their stand on these issues, and if necessary make corrections. The Pastor was Jesus, and the Deacons were the 12 Apostles, no one among them was chief. Each apostle had equal say and equal responsibility for his ministry. Some apostles made more waves, like Paul, but they each had their own area of responsibility. They were only subordinate to Jesus, not to each other. They traveled the civilized world of the time, preaching the Gospel to each living person, obeying the Great Commission. They immersion Baptised believers, as John baptised Jesus, and Jesus gave them powers to perform miracles in his name. While no Associate Pastor, Pastor, or Deacon today has power to perform miracles, a
I’ve found these comparison charts. Your question can be answered in an orderly fashion by comparing the Christian denominations side by side. I’ll try to sum it up but the charts can help you more. The Baptist believe in the Virgin Birth, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for atonement of sin. They believe that every person can come to God through Jesus Christ by faith through God’s grace. Baptists believe in the trinity – God The Father, Jesus Christ The Son Of God and The Holy Spirit. They believe that communion and baptism are ordinances – baptism is following Christ by obedience after salvation – it is symbolic of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Communion is another ordinance that Baptists practice – they take communion to do it in remembrance of Christ. They also believe that the bible is God’s word.
I believe that in general, Baptists are intolerant of others. Baptists do not descend from John the Baptist. Baptists did not come into play until after the Protestant Reformation. I think it is very arrogant of Baptists to claim they came before Christ. The first organized religion was just Christianity. They were a small group who met in secret to avoid being persicuted. These early Christians became what we now know as the Catholic church. The Protestant Reformation was when all others broke away from the Church. Why do you think you have Jewish, Catholic and Protestant religions? Baptists are protestant. Most Baptists still think that Catholics do not worship God when this is the basis of modern religion. I was raised in a family who was very active in the Baptist church. After I married and started making my own decisions, I visited a Catholic church. I was amazed, after I learned about the religion and wanted to be confirmed in the Church, I would not be baptized again. The catho
