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What distinguishes Baptists in their approach to baptism?
Which doctrine do Baptist churches generally subscribe to?
What is a recognized ordinance in Baptist churches?
Where is the earliest Baptist church traced to?
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Who rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults according to the text?
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Study Notes
Distinctive Baptist Beliefs
- Baptists' approach to baptism is distinguished by believer's baptism, where only professing believers are baptized, rather than infant baptism.
- Baptist churches generally subscribe to the doctrine of believer's church, which holds that a church should be composed only of regenerate believers.
Baptism and Ordinances
- Baptism is a recognized ordinance in Baptist churches, which is a religious ritual that is practiced by the church.
Origins of Baptism
- The earliest Baptist church is traced to Amsterdam in the early 17th century.
Rejection of Infant Baptism
- John Smyth, an English Separatist, rejected the baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults, marking a significant departure from traditional practices.
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Test your knowledge of Baptist beliefs and practices with this quiz! From believer's baptism to sola fide, see how much you know about this major branch of evangelical Protestantism.
