What if one day you opened your medicine cabinet and there were no labels on your prescription drug bottles? There are many different kind of bottles that look the same, however; if it wasn’t for the label, you would be playing a guessing game at the risk of your health.
The label of “BAPTIST”, defines this church Biblically and Historically. The Word of God is the determining factor on why we have been called “Baptist”. It does not matter the direction others may go. When other Christians lose their testimony, we do not drop the name “Christian”. Likewise, we do not hold the Baptist name because of the perception of people; we hold the Baptist name because of the doctrine of the Word of God. The entirety of all Christian denominations and non-denominational church’s say they believe in Jesus. “That it’s all about Jesus!” The majority of Christian denominations say they believe the Bible. Which Bible? So what is the difference? Do labels really matter? Well, just ask the guy who just overdosed on a prescription drug bottle with no label.
There are distinct doctrines that a Baptist holds that is unlike any protestant church. You see, Baptists are not Protestants. Here are some of the Baptist distinctions:
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Acronym of Baptist Distinctives:
B. Bible is the FINAL Authority for all matters of Faith and Practice
A. Automony of the local Church
P. Priesthood of the believer
T. Two Ordinances
I. Individual Soul Liberty
S. Saved, Baptized, Church Membership
T. Two Offices
S. Separaton of Church and State