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