Baptist Distinctives
BAPTISTS
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 was: Saved, Baptized Church Membership
Number 7 was Two offices.
Number 8: Separation of Church and State
God established both civil government and the local church. They have distinct responsibilities and operations. Neither should control the other. Believers in a free society should influence government toward righteousness, but should not make an unholy alliance for control, influence or favour. A government should not interfere with the local church’s preaching, activities, and ministry.
Matthew 22:15-22; 28:19-20; Romans 13:1-7
