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The Baptist Religion

The Baptist Religion. Anna Kunnirickal , Chris Melendez, Jenny McCosby , Mike Rosario, & Petra Schubert. Main Beliefs. Branches. American: > Women have more prominent roles within the church. > Most liberal denomination Southern:

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The Baptist Religion

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  1. The Baptist Religion Anna Kunnirickal, Chris Melendez, Jenny McCosby, Mike Rosario, & Petra Schubert

  2. Main Beliefs

  3. Branches • American: >Women have more prominent roles within the church. >Most liberal denomination • Southern: • >Believe the husband or man has authority in the household and responsibility to protect his family. • >Most theologically conservative of the denominations • Independent: • >Churches that are not part of a known Baptist organization. http://www.founderscc.com/images/sbc_logo__2_.jpg

  4. General Beliefs Trinity Emphasis on the resurrection of Christ Judgment day: God will bring the world to an end in His own way. Voluntarism: Authority rests with the baptized believer Second with the local congregation of believers. "Soul Freedom” Infant baptism: Inappropriate to baptize small children Emphasis on Adult baptism http://www.covchurch.org/uploads/-f/U6/-fU68gWVZ2pPWyEbWmM9rQ/cross_nix.jpg

  5. Evangelism: Evangelism and missionary work very important Pietism: Emphasizes a person’s direct encounter with God Sectarianism: Reject efforts that try to mediate theological differences between denominations, even in terms of other Baptists.

  6. View of human person: Humans created good, but have fallen into a state of sinful corruption. Afterlife: Heaven –Paradise Hell Salvation: All human beings in need of salvation Can be attained if trust is put into Christ Repentance Salvation= in this life & the next Not to be earned or merited http://www.lbavirginia.org/clientimages/42637/light.jpg

  7. Devotions

  8. Devotional prayer Advised daily quiet time or devotional time with God to pray and/or read the scriptures. Used to gain more knowledge and grow in individual faith. No connection between communal worship and personal devotion (i.e. no sacraments) Devotion to God is unique to each person No need for any type of clerical overseer

  9. Personal Salvation Salvation is personal decision to receive Christ. Involves personal devotion and Personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as your personal savior. In order to become saved or become a Christian in the Baptist church along with Baptism involves: 1) Realizing that sin is humanity’s greatest problem 2) Realize that God loves you and has provided eternal life for you through his Son Jesus Christ 3) Respond to Jesus through personal prayer. 4) Repent and turn away from sin through prayer and Receive Jesus as your Lord and Christ.

  10. Fasting Fasting is also done by some Baptists in order to grow closer to God and to humble themselves Recognition that we need God’s Provisions Not required - no specific way for Baptists to fast http://islampoetry.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/fasting.jpg

  11. Worship Life

  12. Sunday Service http://michaeldmiller.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/bibleinfo003pic.jpg • Worship is “non-liturgical” • People of the Book • Altar Call • A Time for Intercession • An Invitation • Re-Dedication • The Sermon is the Heart of Baptist Service • Flows from the Scripture • Communion • An Act of Remembrance

  13. Holy Days Easter -->Living Christ- more emphasis on the resurrection Christmas Pentecost Ash Wednesday Maundi (Holy) Thursday Good Friday http://parenting.leehansen.com/downloads/clipart/easter/images/draped-cross.jpg

  14. Baptism • Primary Sacrament • Total Immersion • “Age of Accountability” http://www.nccg.org/Baptism.jpg

  15. Other Special Ceremonies http://www.reststop.com/info/marriage/image/melogo.gif • Birth Ceremony • Dedication • Promise • Marriage Ceremony • Three-way Covenant • Divine Representation

  16. Community & Social Involvement

  17. Community Involvement American Baptist Association Missions Southern Baptist Convention The Great Commission Cooperative Program International and North American Mission Boards Independent Each church decides how to best serve the community http://mtcalvarymbc.org/images/aba%20logo.jpg

  18. Olive Branch Community Church Small community Congregational Involvement “retreat within a city” Attendance Leadership Board Women’s Month

  19. Interreligious Communication at Olive Branch Worship at the Oseh Shalom synagogue Relationship with rabbi Service projects Member of the DC Baptist convention

  20. Inter-generational Communication at Olive Branch Children’s Conversation Work to reduce age gaps Write to the kids away at college

  21. Riverdale Baptist Church Ministries Children’s Men’s Missions Seniors Singles Women’s Youth

  22. Riverdale Baptist School A ministry of Riverdale Baptist Church Based on the Bible Teachers Bob Jones curriculum Purpose of Baptist education Teach students how to know God, how to live by God’s principles, and how to serve and glorify God

  23. Riverdale Baptist School Parent Teacher Fellowship Service Learning

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