Baptists have long held a common belief in marriage and family, defining them according to the Bible. They believe that marriage is God’s creation, and is only between one man and one woman. Southern Baptists teach that marriage is the union between one man and one woman, and support the Defense of Marriage Act. They also believe that marriage was given by God as part of His covenant relationship.
On the issue of marriage and sexuality, Texas Baptists have spoken with a clear and decisive voice through the decades. They believe that only about 30% of marriages end in divorce, and that rate is cut in half among evangelical Christians who attend church regularly. Baptists believe that baptism is a commandment given by Jesus Christ, and that while procreation is often a result of sex, it is not a necessary purpose.
Understanding what Baptists believe provides insight into their theological perspectives and values that guide their faith and practice. They believe in a profound reverence for the authority of Scripture, a commitment to the doctrine of the Trinity, and a firm conviction in salvation by grace through faith. They believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and that marriage should be a divine gift to society.
Some Baptist denominations in the United States do not have official beliefs about marriage in a confession of faith and invoke congregationalism to leave the choice to each church to decide. They believe that marriage is God’s creation, and is only between one man and one woman. As servants of Christ, they will not perform marriages that are other than those that are consistent with God’s holy purposes in creation and redemption.
📹 Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes
What do Baptists believe? In 2 Minutes you will know.
What makes Baptists different from Christians?
Baptists are different from other Christians because they believe in believer’s baptism. Only believers can be baptized. This is different from infant baptism. Baptism must be done by full-body immersion in water.
How are Catholics and Baptists similar?
Both religions are based on the Christian faith and belief in God. Both religions believe that Jesus died and rose again to atone for our sins. They have 27 books in common and believe that only Christ can save us.
What religion do Baptists follow?
Baptists are Protestant Christians who believe in baptism by immersion. (This view is shared by others who are not Baptists.) Most Baptists follow a congregational form of church government. Some Baptists believe there is no human founder, no human authority, and no human creed.
Can a Catholic man marry a Baptist woman?
If you want to marry, you have to do it in a Catholic Church or get a special permission. Otherwise, we believe that any marriage outside the Catholic Church is not a marriage. This is important to understand. Also, if you marry someone of another Christian faith, you must promise to keep your faith and raise any children you have in the Catholic faith. Without that promise, your marriage would not be valid. I’ve met many Baptists and they’re good people. This is good. However, many of them doubt our Catholic faith, and we disagree with them on certain matters of faith. I wonder what her parents would think if she dated a Catholic. What would they say if you married in a Catholic church and raised children Catholic?
I know talking about marriage is early. It’s good to only date someone you think you’ll be compatible with forever. If there’s a problem, talk about it.
What do Baptists believe about dating?
What is Baptist dating? Baptist dating rules help couples navigate the tricky waters of courtship and relationships. Baptist dating rules emphasize the importance of communication and honesty. Couples should be honest together and avoid sinful activities. Baptists believe that dating should be done in a Christian way. This means no alcohol, drugs, or tempting activities. Think about how your date feels before you make any choices. Visit this link: jewishseniordating.com/apostolic-dating.html.
What religions do not allow birth control?
Abstract: PIP: People have tried to control fertility for centuries. Some societies killed their babies and had abortions. When women in primitive societies understood the advantages of birth control, they tried to use it when possible. In the 4th century BC, Plato and Aristotle said families should have one child. Greek medical literature reported a tube inserted into the uterus and a potion as contraceptives. Muslim doctors knew a lot about birth control. Attitudes toward contraception. In the 5th century B.C., Saint Augustine said contraception was wrong. The condom was invented in the early modern period. They were usually worn to protect against disease. The cervical cap and diaphragm are types of contraceptive caps. By 1880, contraceptives and spermicides were advertised. In 1928, the IUD was added to the list of contraceptives. Today, we have combined oral contraceptives. Jewish law says husbands must satisfy their wives sexually, but not have children. Judaic law calls men to procreate and forbids masturbation. This means that women can practice contraception. The Roman Catholic Church says using contraceptives is wrong because it goes against nature. Some Protestant churches allow contraceptives. Islam says children are gifts from Allah. Some Muslims believe they must have many children, but Allah and the Prophet say children have rights to education and future security. These rights let couples avoid pregnancy. Hinduism and Buddhism don’t forbid contraceptives. How couples communicate, what roles they play, whether they can access contraceptives, and their traditional family values will affect their use of contraceptives and their fertility more than their religious beliefs or social class.
Family planning: Cultural and religious views. Schenker JG, Rabenou V. Hum Reprod. 1993 Jun;8:969-76. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a138176. Hum Reprod. 1993. PMID: 8345093.
What do Baptists and Catholics have in common?
Both Southern Baptists and Roman Catholics believe that salvation is a gift from God. It is not earned by human works or righteousness. It was achieved through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
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Can Baptist get divorced?
We believe that God hates divorce, except in cases of unrepentant sexual sin or when an unbeliever leaves. We teach that remarriage is allowed to a faithful partner, but only if the divorce was biblical. We believe that God wants sex to happen only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. God says that sex is only for married couples (Hebrews 13:4). We teach that any sexual immorality is sinful and offensive to God. This includes adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pedophilia, pornography, and any attempt to change one’s sex or disagree with one’s biological sex.
What do Baptists believe about adultery?
The SBC says that homosexuality is the same as adultery and pornography. It says that Christians should oppose all forms of sexual immorality, including these three. The SBC says that Christians should love homosexuals but hate their sin. It also supports ministries that help homosexuals change. The SBC website says: Christians should treat homosexuals kindly but firmly. The church should never turn away from homosexuals who are searching for healing. While God hates sin, we are called to love sinners and hate sin. “In this way, Christ can help those who are confused and in darkness.” The SBC website also says: We believe in the traditional definition of marriage and sexual intimacy. Homosexuality is not a valid lifestyle. The Bible says it is sin. It is not a sin that can’t be forgiven. All sinners can be redeemed. “They can also become new creations in Christ.”
What do Baptists reject?
Baptists have been strong supporters of religious liberty. Baptists have always opposed governments that try to control religion, or that try to make one religion more important than others. Prominent Baptist voices include Roger Williams, John Clarke, Isaac Backus, John Leland, E. Y. Mullins, George W. Truett, J. M. Dawson, and James E. Wood Jr. In the 20th century, Baptist groups became strong advocates for religious liberty. The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) was formed in 1905. It was nearly three hundred years after the first Baptist church in England was formed in 1612. The BWA has always encouraged Baptists around the world to stick to their beliefs and traditions, including religious freedom. The BWA has fought religious persecution in many countries. In the United States, the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty (BJC) speaks for Baptists to the U.S. government on religious liberty issues. The BJC opposes state support of parochial schools, state-supported religion in the public schools, appointment of a U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, and a “Christian Amendment” to the Constitution. However, it has strongly supported legislation designed to protect religious liberty.
📹 Southern Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes
The Southern Baptist Convention is huge! Let’s briefly discuss what they believe.
I got saved at 27. I have gotten backslidden. A few nights ago I had a feeling that I am going to Heaven. I recommited my life to Christ. I don’t know how I die if it’s either a natural death or I am martyred. I no longer fear Hell. Before I converted to the Southern Baptist faith I was raised Catholic. Thank God I got saved when I did…
I jokingly say I’ve been a Baptist longer than I’ve been a Christian, since I was born into a Baptist family, but got saved as a child (obviously some time after being born!). I grew up in a church that was part of the Conservative Baptists, and as a teen, we went to an Independent Fundamentalist Baptist church. My husband and I are part of the Southern Baptist Convention now. I’ve gleaned a lot from every church I’ve been part of. I have also been blessed by Christian friends from other denominations.
I would like to see one on “the way international” and their beliefs. Cause I joined their fellowship a couple times and now I just realized that they hold to some unorthodox doctrines. I think People should know more about this since there has been maybe only limited amount of articles about them. A article with just the data would be helpful for people wondering like I did of what doctrines they hold without having to search through multiple articles.
I was an Anglo-Catholic who had just finished the Roman RCIA initiation course but from attending mass, studying church history, the roman interpretation of scriptures, studying the magisterium and statements of the popes against the word of God, I left and have not looked back. By the Grace of God I have joined a wonderful Baptist Church and am being baptised as a confessing, born again believer. Praise God for His mercy. Thanks for your articles.
I know someone that was a Baptist and changed religion after about 25 years. During the time he was a Baptist he said he was saved (even tried to make me convert). He is now an Agnostic (still a good person with the almost the same morals but his belief changed) . What does the word saved mean and is he still saved?
I was fortunate to grow up in a Southern Baptist church that taught excess or things that hurt your body was a sin. They never preached don’t drink although many or some believed that. But unusual for the time they mentioned smoking and over eating, being a drunkard or slave to the drink, as issues. This was in the 1960s early 70s so a bit novel.
Our origins are with the Anglican Puritans, but were influenced by the some of the Dutch groups early on. Here in the South, we have a historically Calvinist tradition in our congregations that may have been influenced by the large body of Scots-Irish settlers in the Appalachian region, and it makes sense because our language was definitely influenced by them. As for whether we are Calvinist or Arminian, that was largely determined by whether or not a congregation was made up of General Baptists or Particular Baptists. The early Calvinist Particular Baptists seem to have been in the majority, and the more mission-minded Arminian General Baptists were both less numerous and influential. Whichever side a Southern Baptist falls on, we are not likely to allow it to separate us. We generally allow theological liberty on that one issue, though we remain fixed on most others. Again, each congregation has its own mind and decides for itself. I love debating the merits of the doctrines of grace with my fellow Baptists from the Arminian side, even when it gets spirited – but the Moravians showed more wisdom when they said: In the essentials, Unity. In the non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.
I don’t know what i am. Could someone please help me? Backstory: I did not grow up with religious parents or in a religious country (even though christian traditions such as christmas, easter etc are celebrated here). I’ve struggled with mental health issues since childhood and i have always felt pretty lonely, so i turned to religion to relieve some of my anxiety and also to feel like i’m a part of something. Telling myself that everything happens for a reason and that it’s Gods plan has helped me alot anxiety-wise and wearing my cross makes me feel less lonely, it feels good to believe that someone is perusal over me and my close ones and keeping us safe. However, i am not baptised and i do not go to church and did not grow up doing that. I would like to, but i am too anxious to go alone even though theres a church in my neighbourhood (a beautiful cathedral church). I do have a bible that i try to read as often as possible and i am still learning how to pray correctly (i’m planning on adding things like thanking God for the food everytime i eat and things like that). Sometimes i feel like an impostor since i have a hard time believing some of the most important things in christianity, like for example believing in hell (i’ll explain in a minute) so now i am wondering if there is a protestant denomenation i fit into, and i need anyones help. Based on my believes that i list below, what kind of christian ”branch” would fit me? My beliefs: – I believe in science, but i let religion answer the parts of science and evolution that i have a hard time understanding.
Can anyone provide insight into discipline in the Baptist churches? I once belonged to an American Baptist church. Yes, I now know that that is a pretty liberal Baptist denomination, but I didn’t know it at the time, and the American Baptist churches in my area tend to be fairly conservative. Anyhow, there were a number of people in my church who had formerly been Oneness Pentecostals. After talking to them a bit more in-depth than the usual conversation on a Sunday morning, I realized that these people were still heretics insofar as the doctrine of the Trinity is concerned. I brought my concerns to the pastor, and he just brushed me off. It even got to the point where they ordained one of these folks to pastor another Baptist church–and he was still spouting the Oneness Pentecostal line! That really shook my faith in both that particular congregation and in the denomination in general.
I feel you need giving more clarification to that. Baptism encourage reading and exploring, and people tend to choose things that they like more, so it is more about interpretation Calvinism or Arminianism, etc. A stumbling point for centuries now.. Traditions are developed depending on the culture, like in Russian Orthodox church they have eggs colored for Easter, and in American protestant a lot still have XMas tree, both of each are pagan traditions. Btw, Shiites also have colored eggs for Nauryz, but Sunnie that looks blasphemous. Just cultural features shouldn’t be attributed to the denomination. I know a lot of preachers are against easter eggs, Xmas trees, and so on, but marketing is strong drive everywhere. So, I encourage you to focus on the doctrines, otherwise I feel your other articles might be flawed. All the blessings to you in your journey. 🙏
1. Is there only one god, or are there multiple gods? If multiple, how is a person to choose which deserves obedience? If there is only one good, who is Baal? If Baal is a false god, what makes your god NOT false, precisely, aside from it telling you that is the case? 2. Would you agree that before anything can exist, something has to create it? Did your god create everything? If yes, who/what created your god? 3. Is your god infallible? 4. Is your god omnipotent? 5. Is your god omniscient? 6. Is your god benevolent, or malicious? 7. If your god cannot make mistakes, then it follows that everything it creates is either perfect, or that your god intentionally makes things that are flawed. Would a benevolent god intentionally create something likely to suffer because of its flaws? 8. If your god can do anything, and it created the universe, why didn’t it simply create a perfect world inhabited by perfect beings? If your god wanted obedience, and god is not malicious, why did god make disobedience possible? 9. If your god knows everything, does it already understand every thought and feeling you have? Does it instantaneously know everything you say and do? If yes, what is the point of religious rituals, such as prayer? 10. Why would an omnipotent and omniscient god not communicate directly and unambiguously with individuals, with no need of books, churches, prophets, signs, miracles, etc? If a person is not intelligent enough, or not “worthy” enough to speak directly with god, whose fault is that?
About the in betweens. As an Arminian, I find it weird that though Southern Baptists and Independent Baptists believe the same that a Christian can’t fall away; I find it weird how usually Southern Baptists are more accepting of Arminians/Methodists and think that believing you can fall away is either a minor or non issue among Christians. On the other hand, Independent Baptists often attack Arminians/Methodists more and some go as far as to say an Arminian is not even saved.
How prepared are you for “Spiritual Battle”? Now is your chance to find out! I, as a practicioner of the Darker Path, challange all who read this <--> Engage in debate with me! Come and explain to me why anyone should believe in the God of the Bible! You will not bring anyone to salvation that cannot be convinced of God’s existence. If you want to have any chance at bringing people to God, you’ll at least have to prove that God exists in the first place. The time is now. Remain still if you desire, we move.
Baptists are not Protestant: 1. Baptists differ significantly from many Protestant denominations as they do not subscribe to the sacraments or the Eucharist. 2. Exploring whether Baptists align with Martin Luther’s beliefs reveals they are not synonymous with Protestantism upon closer examination. 3. Consulting early church fathers and the Didache reveals inconsistencies with claims that Baptist practices reflect the original faith. I urge you to delve into the early church fathers and the Didache independently to gain a clearer perspective. There’s much insight to be gained.
If a person is born in a bakery you don’t become “bread” if born a Baptist, RCC, Pentecostalist or other still need to understand and appropriate the Gospel of the Kingdom. God becomes our ” Father in heaven” – understanding the Gospel is often a “problem” (probably because of a low ” spiritual IQ”). Through the Gospel the One True Living and Loving God becomes our Father in heaven. We are His children. JUSTIFIED by faith upon Jesus Christ. SANCTIFIED by His Spirit and REDEEMED thereafter. ONE God, ONE Lord, ONE Spirit ONE Church many Assemblies (churches or groups)with fancy names. Doctrines may differ. But saved by grace through faith upon Jesus Christ who is “Lord of all” A Christian needs to be saved. Born again, ( John 3). No “half baked” Christians here! LoL.
Baptist terminology Not found in the Bible Altar Call Age of accountability Total depravity of man Ask Jesus into your heart Rapture Invisibile church Clothed in the righteousness of Christ Accept Christ as your personal Lord and saviour Enthroning the Bible in your heart Personal interpretation of scriptures (1 Pt 2) Faith Alone (James 2:24) Scripture Alone (2Thess ) Celebtating Christmas Remembering Good Friday Celebrating Easter The Gospel is a ‘simple message’
What serves as “irrefutable proof” to Evangelists isn’t the same as those who are not Evangelical and that’s okay. But, telling Evangelists what they want to hear is imperative to President Trump’s support. I used to be drawn to those who praise God; when praising God turned into praising Trump I lost my faith.
Baptist churches are like Baskin Robins Ice Cream with 31 different flavors to choose from? How does anyone decide with Southern, Northern, Independent, Free Will, Regular, Cooperative, International, Colored, baptist, etc. or do they just jump around until finding the mix they like? With the recent scandals in the southern baptist and threat of allowing women to be pasture, no doubt there will be further division. My brother is baptist, not sure which one, but claims he never has to repent ever again even if he sins.
Been in several Baptist Churches, met many fine people, but I have also met many fine Muslims. When the Scripture says all men are liars, how do you readily accept one’s personal testimony as a valid means of conversion? Well, you don’t and that is why you always have to prove yourself to others. It is nothing more than pietism. All you have to do is look at all the man-made dos and don’ts.
Baptist churches are definitely the prevalent denomination here in the south, and my wife and I were in the heart of Atlanta at “Country Inn & Suites” visiting the Atlanta Aquarium a few weekends ago, and, for fun, I typed in “Baptist churches near me.” Within a 2 mile radius google had more than 100 results, I just stopped counting at 100.
As a Southern Baptist, I thank you for presenting a non-biased and educational explanation. I would slightly amend the article by clarifying that not all Southern Baptists are memorialists. There’s a minority (myself included) who affirm real presence in the bread and wine/grape juice. That being said, thanks a lot!
I grew up mostly in Pentecostal churches, and now attend a Baptist Church in a large city. What’s incredible to me is how they structure theology compared to the little Baptist Church my family would go to once in awhile when family friends were singing, or some other special event was taking place. In the little local Baptist Church they were very much 5-point Calvinists, very minimal instrumentation and worship, and singing from a red back hymnal, and die hard cessionists. Fast forward to the Baptist Church my family attends attend now, they are essentially opposite on those previous views. It’s very interesting to me the variety inside the Southern Baptist convention. Very much love where I’m at now.
Grew up in the SBC, but it always struck me that I could go two blocks to another SBC down the road and hear something completely different preached. The fact that the Pastors essentially had no authority, could be voted out due to Church politics always struck me as odd. Also never bought into once saved always saved despite it being pummeled into my mind growing up. Nevertheless I’m grateful to have been baptized, despite them believing Baptism doesn’t do anything. The focus of my Pastor growing up on a lot of the old testament being fulfilled in the new was a great help for understanding and gives me a great appreciation and interest in typology today. I’ll never return to my Baptist roots, but I value many of the things I was taught growing up within the Church I did.
I went to my fiorst (and only) SBC Convention Annual Meeting/Conference in San Antonio 20 years ago. I was a student at Southwestern Baptist Seminary. Guess what? NO ONE at the convention would talk to me. Everyone was soooo busy being in their own little worlds and their own conversations. I went outside and talked to people who were outside the annual conference.
Hm, I thought I made a post but it seems to have disappeared. I will try again. As a Southern Baptist this is my favorite 2 minute article! Thank you! I am saddened by the fact that the full SBC is no longer Pre-Tribulation and Premillennial. I do believe that this view is the Biblical view. Also, I am saddened by our Calvinist side as I believe it is very clear that Jesus Christ died for ALL who will believe. Thank you for this article! I loved it!
2.41x as many SBC churches as towns, and they’re almost all in the South. And that doesn’t even include a lot of stuff, like Northern Virginia, West Virginia, the Cincinnati, St. Louis, and El Paso areas, most of Florida and Southern Louisiana. That astounds me. Look at the intensity of the church’s distribution in places like North Mississippi, North Texas, or North Louisiana. Also, as somebody from Colorado, if anybody’s wondering why that one county in Colorado is so intensely SBC, it’s because this map is based on %, and that county has legitimately less than 1,000 people in it. Compare that to the city of Denver, which has 711,000 people in it. The SBC may very well be the only church in that entire county.
One correction (from a SBC Pastor): Southern Baptists, historically, do not believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. This belief came in in the early 1900s and gained popularity about 50 years ago. Today there is no set rule as to what one must believe about the timing of the rapture, just the belief in the Second Coming in God’s time.
What you think about Tim Sledge? He left the Mega Church because he was dismissed from the ministry and when he wanted to be restored but was labeled as permanently broken and was treated with cold shoulders.. wheres the forgiveness and second chance. Now his book Good Bye Jesus is becoming popular..and Southern Baptist is being mentioned in his book
I have looked and looked and I still can’t find the “sinners prayer”, the “alter call”, the “once saved always saved” doctrine, and the “saved by faith only” doctrine in the Bible. On top of all of that, I can’t even fond the “baptist church” in the Bible either. Go figure!!!! I know people will want to argue this but it’s the truth!
What I find frustrating, especially with the churches in my area (mainly SBC, and Church of God) is the hypocrisy; especially when it comes to abstinence. I find it disgusting when the Pastor slams his pulpit and decries the “evils of Satan and alcohol”; yet that Sunday night he’s at the bar getting drunk, or carousing with women who aren’t his wife. Personally, I feel that drinking is perfectly fine. I don’t condone getting completely plastered, but if you do, I can’t judge, as that’s not my place. I just wish the hypocrisy would stop, man.
Tried one. Had to leave…it was too bloody LOUD!!!! I guess they believe God is hard of hearing….. good people, and their entheusiasm/faith is undeniable, but ears just cant stand the Monotone Yell Choir; and the preaching while running/jumping around made me giggle. Not the best reaction to a Prayer Service…. Silly me.. finally went with Catholic. Definately Christian, oldest type church in bible (Peter the rock, God will build hus church on) Calm, beautiful, choirs with 4 parts, Gregorian Chants by candlelight, Jesus everywhere, and a Priest when ya need one. Ahhhh…..😏
Too charitable. Everything the article says is true, however, leaving out the church’s stanch on absolutely no women in leadership positions in the church, and the insistence on wives being submissive to their husbands makes the SBC seem more innocuous than it is. Especially when you consider that many in leadership teach a female submission doctrine that all women must submit to all men, not just their husbands. I was raised SBC in the 50s-70s, and the swing to the right has transformed the denomination into something I no longer recognize. It was a great denomination to be raised in with its emphasis on beautiful music and reading and memorizing scripture. Back then, no preacher would have told a married couple how to run their relationship or their family, and many women worked at regular jobs outside the home. Now it’s an unsafe place for women and children.
Women are also not allowed to speak and have salvation through childbirth. Gold and pearls are not to be worn by women. Widows in need of charity are to be given help to those women over sixty because women under sixty may still be sexually active. Most biblical experts these days believe that Timothy was written after Paul’s death for many reasons you might want to look into. The earliest records of gospels do not include Timothy and some church fathers had serious doubts about the letters. The writer of Timothy did give some rational for preventing women from being pastors first God created Adam first and second Eve was fooled by the serpent and then Adam was deceived by her. So women are basically easy to fool will make men do bad things and Adam came first not sure why being second is bad. Not sure what part of the religious belief women are saved by childbearing means for baptists or how exactly letting women speak in church got past the convention but there you have it.
If Southern Baptists truly believed that the Bible is without error they would believe that Baptism is one of the forms of grace that offers forgiveness of sins – they would also believe that when Jesus says to eat my body and drink my blood for the forgiveness of sins that they would believe that too instead of calling it a lie. That’s pretty much the biggest reason I don’t have a lot of respect for the denomination.