Baptist Distinctives
BAPTIST
Number 1 was “BIBLE” – the Bible is the ONLY authority!
Number 2 was AUTONOMY OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Number 3 was PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER
Number 4 was TWO ORDINANCES
Number 5 was INDIVIDUAL SOUL LIBERTY
Number 6: Saved, Baptized Church Membership
Local church membership is restricted to individuals who are saved believers. That is people who give a believable testimony of their personal faith in Jesus Christ, believe in His death, burial and resurrection, and have publicly identified with Him through believer’s baptism. Church membership is a necessary privilege for believers who follow Christ. Fellowship, guidance, and encouragement of the local church family are essential for believers to maintain an unwavering testimony and a meaningful life of service.
Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12,18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Hebrews 10:23-25
Baptists believe the Bible. The Bible teaches that members of a church need to be Saved & Baptized Believers, so I am a Baptist.
