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Baptist Distinctives Articles List

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 Other Sources under the On-Site Resources on this website.

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1. Baptists: Who? What? Why? Where? When?
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2. What Makes a Baptist a Baptist?
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3. Jesus is Lord
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4. The Authority of the Bible
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5. Is Soul Competency The Baptist Distinctive?
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6. Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone
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7. Baptists: The Priesthood of The Believer or of Believers?
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8. Baptists: Believer’s Baptism
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9. Baptists Believe in a Regenerate Church Membership
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10. Baptists: Regenerate Church Membership in Peril?
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11. Congregational Church Governance
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12. Baptist Congregational Church Governance: A Challenge
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13. Baptists Believe in Church Autonomy
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14. Baptist Autonomy: Difficulties and Benefits
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15. Baptists and Voluntary Cooperation
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16. Baptist Voluntary Cooperation: Challenges and Benefits
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17. Baptists: Two Ordinances Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
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18. Two Church Officers: Pastors and Deacons
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19. Baptists: Worship
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20. Baptists and Evangelism
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21. Baptists and Missions
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22. Baptists and Ministry
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23. Baptists: Applying the Gospel
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24. Baptists: Champions of Religious Freedom
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25. Baptists: Separation of Church and State
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26. Baptists and Education
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27. Baptists
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