B.A.P.T.I.S.T
| Topic | Description |
| Bible |
The Bible is the only
thoroughly reliable revelation of God to humanity. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) |
| Autonomy |
Christ is the head of the
Church. Local Southern Baptist Churches voluntarily
cooperate with one another to maximize their Missions
impact in the world. (Colossians 1:18) |
| Priesthood |
All believers are priests
before God, ministering to one another and to the world
by obeying the Bible and bearing witness to their faith. (Romans 12:1-21, 1 Peter 2:7-10, Revelation 1:6; 5:10) |
| Tithing |
Giving is a demonstration of
the believer's thankfulness for and dependence upon the
grace of God. The Church is the storehouse and
dispensary of the gifts of believers for the
accomplishing of God's purposes. (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7) |
|
Immersion |
Baptism is a symbol of the
believer's faith in Jesus Christ and of his or her
death, burial, and resurrection with Christ. (Matthew 3:13-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Romans 6:1-4) |
| Spirit |
Successful Christian living
is the result of the Holy Spirit bringing to full
fruition the grace of God in the believer's life. (Matthew 3:16, Galatians 5:22-25) |
|
Telling |
Evangelism is the
responsibility of every believer; that is, to share the
gospel with the entire world, seeking to lead people to
repent and to believe in Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15) |