The Baptist Identity Leaflets are based on the Articles but differ in format and in some ways in the content, such as the combination of certain articles into one leaflet and the slight alteration in some articles to fit the format of the leaflets.
Presents a brief overview of the Baptist family of Christians.
Emphasizes that no single doctrine defines Baptists but rather a combination of beliefs (the “Baptist Recipe”) makes Baptists a distinct Christian denomination.
Sets forth the importance of the Lordship of Christ, the biblical basis for the doctrine of the Lordship of Christ, and the relation of the Lordship of Christ to other Baptist beliefs.
States why Baptists believe that the Bible is the sole ultimate written authority for Christian faith and practice.
Discusses the meaning of soul competency and how it relates to other beliefs important to Baptists.
Emphasizes that salvation is possible only through God’s grace and briefly discusses the relation of God’s sovereignty and humankind’s free will.
Describes the biblical basis for the priesthood of all believers and the relation of individual believers to the community of believer priests.
Provides the biblical basis for Baptists’ belief that baptism is only for believers and only by immersion.
Discusses why only persons who have been born-again should be members of a church as well as why born-again persons should be members.
Sets forth the biblical basis for the Baptist conviction that each congregation of baptized believers should govern itself under the Lordship of Christ.
Explains the basis for the belief that each church should be an autonomous, self-governing body of baptized believers under the Lordship of Christ.
Briefly discusses the ways that Baptist churches are organized and function in accord with the examples of New Testament churches.
Explains how Baptist churches work together voluntarily to carry out the Great Commission and the Great Commandment without giving up church autonomy.
Emphasizes that sharing the Good News about Jesus Christ is every Christian’s opportunity and responsibility and indicates how Baptists function evangelistically.
Explains the relationship of evangelism and missions and how Baptists endeavor to fulfill the missionary mandate of Jesus Christ to go unto all the world with the Good News.
Sets forth the biblical basis and guidelines for ministry by Baptists to the total needs of persons, such as spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social.
Indicates why Baptists believe in making Christian education available for all persons and how they deliver it in a multitude of ways.
Describes why Baptists believe that the Bible teaches that Christians have a responsibility both to verbally share the gospel and to apply it to all of life.
Tells why and how Baptists have been leaders in the struggle for religious freedom and its relation to other beliefs precious to Baptist Christians.
