The definition of a “Baptist" includes far more than our distinguishing doctrines and practices. What it means to be “Baptist” involves the whole of “Baptist identity,” which includes everything Baptists believe.
Author: Pastor Tom Hicks
Pastor Tom Hicks serves at First Baptist Church of Clinton, Louisiana. He’s a husband and father, and he’s a sinner saved by the great grace of God in Jesus Christ.
What is a Reformed Baptist?
What is it that makes a “Reformed Baptist” distinct from other kinds of Baptists and Reformed folks? Reformed Baptists grew out of the English Reformation, emerging from Independent paedobaptist churches in the 1640’s for some very specific theological reasons, and they held to a particular kind of theology. Here are some of the theological identity markers of Reformed Baptist churches.
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
A number of groups teach that baptism is necessary for salvation. But consider the six main passages these groups use to support their position. I will argue that these texts do not teach baptism is necessary for salvation.
How can you be angry and not sin?
Christians often make two mistakes when they think of anger. Some Christians say Christ forbids all anger because it's murderous. But other Christians claim that every kind of anger about sin and error is righteous. Neither perspective, however, is biblical. The Bible is very precise when it comes to anger.
Can you be a faithful Christian and an introvert?
There seems to be a good deal of misunderstanding about the relationship between personality type and the Christian life. J.C. Ryle said, “Grace does not alter natural temperaments, when it changes hearts.” There is something in every personality that reflects the image of God and shines brightly from a holy heart, and there is something in every personality that has its own unique temptations to sin because of the brokenness of human nature.
How can I become a Christian?
1. God. The Bible teaches that the one true God created all things out of nothing for His own glory. And He lovingly created you in His own image (Gen 1:27) to enjoy Him and fellowship with Him for His glory throughout all eternity. And because God is your Creator, you owe Him all love, …
Why did Jesus have to be a human being?
Most evangelical Christians understand that Jesus is God, but too few have an appreciation for Christ's humanity. The Bible teaches that Jesus is true God and true man, united in one person. Christ's humanity didn't have a divine glow about it. Rather, Christ's human nature was truly and only human, with a true body and …
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