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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 Anna Kunnirickal, Chris Melendez, Jenny McCosby, Mike Rosario, & Petra Schubert
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Baptism • Primary Sacrament • Total Immersion • “Age of Accountability” http://www.nccg.org/Baptism.jpg
Other Special Ceremonies http://www.reststop.com/info/marriage/image/melogo.gif • Birth Ceremony • Dedication • Promise • Marriage Ceremony • Three-way Covenant • Divine Representation
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
Olive Branch Community Church Small community Congregational Involvement “retreat within a city” Attendance Leadership Board Women’s Month
Interreligious Communication at Olive Branch Worship at the Oseh Shalom synagogue Relationship with rabbi Service projects Member of the DC Baptist convention
Inter-generational Communication at Olive Branch Children’s Conversation Work to reduce age gaps Write to the kids away at college
Riverdale Baptist Church Ministries Children’s Men’s Missions Seniors Singles Women’s Youth
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
Riverdale Baptist School Parent Teacher Fellowship Service Learning