The articles are intended to be a brief summary of Baptist beliefs, not an in-depth study. Entire volumes have been written on many of these beliefs. For persons interested in a more in-depth study, please consult the Books and Online Resources. The Baptist Distinctives Articles are copyrighted. Permission is granted to download, print, and copy the articles provided that the source is acknowledged on the printed copy — cbhh.dbu.edu.

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Baptists: Who? What? Why? Where? When?

What Makes a Baptist a Baptist?

Jesus is Lord

The Authority of the Bible

Is Soul Competency The Baptist Distinctive?

Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone

Baptists: The Priesthood of The Believer or of Believers?

Baptists: Believer’s Baptism

Baptists Believe in a Regenerate Church Membership

Baptists: Regenerate Church Membership in Peril?

Congregational Church Governance

Baptist Congregational Church Governance: A Challenge

Baptists Believe in Church Autonomy

Baptist Autonomy: Difficulties and Benefits

Baptists and Voluntary Cooperation

Baptist Voluntary Cooperation: Challenges and Benefits

Baptists’ Two Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Two Church Officers: Pastors and Deacons

Baptists: Worship

Baptists and Evangelism

Baptists and Missions

Baptists and Ministry

Baptists: Applying the Gospel

Baptists: Champions of Religious Freedom

Baptists: Separation of Church and State

Baptists and Education

Baptists