Often considered a major division in the Protestant church is Calvinism vs. Calvinism is named after John Calvin, a theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. The major tenant of Calvinism is predestination, where some people are predestined to be saved.
That is, God decided the destiny of some with salvation by grace. Others are meant for damnation due to their original sin. In Arminianism, named after Jacobus Arminius, the teachings say that God has chosen us to bring salvation to all and people have the ability to make the decision for faith. Even within Calvinism and Arminianism in the Baptist church, there are differing beliefs and many conversations about it.
The Southern Baptist Convention itself has held many conferences centering on the long-standing Protestant debate. Communion is not necessary for salvation. At the meal, unleavened bread and the wine were served. The bread symbolizes the purity of Christ and the wine sometimes grape juice symbolizes the blood of Christ that was shed for his people.
Evangelism has a long history in the Baptist church. According to the American Baptist Churches USA, historians used books, tracts and other resources in evangelism as early as Locally, Baptists encourage each other to share their faith openly and take the message of Christ to their neighbors, workplaces, schools and other day-to-day activities. They have more reformed beliefs. Skip to content There are three main branches of Christianity.
What is Catholic? Check Price on Amazon. Best Choice. The Catholic Study Bible. Best Price. What is Baptist? Main Differences Between Catholic and Baptist Catholics support infant baptism, whereas Baptists are against the same.
They tend to support the Baptism of only those who choose to believe in Christianity. Catholics believe in praying to Mary and the Saints along with Jesus. Baptists only pray to Jesus. Catholics believe in purgatory, whereas Baptists do not believe in purgatory. Catholics have the most prominent Church, whereas Baptists have smaller churches in comparison.
Baptists believe that the way to salvation is only through faith in God. Catholics, on the other hand, believe that salvation can also be achieved through belief in Holy sacraments. Bless others with your blessings. Love one another as he has loved us. Secondly what about the parable of the three servants. One burried the money the other doubled and lastly the other did so well with his works of the gifts he charged the others to give all to him.
Listen we are on this huge old ship ship metaphor for catholic church. Who was built by one master builder to sail the open water of faith on one and only one destination to go to God or heaven. This ship was built over years ago and is still sailing. Sure there were over the years evil captains. Or bad stewards. Or even corrupt passengers. But still the ship never changed its course. Set by the first captain the Apostle Peter or rock or cephus from Simon.
Now during this voyage that is still going on today we have passengers or deck hands that think they would do better if they had there own ship. There own church type. As long as it is on the same heading as the mother ship. So the mother ship says sure why not. Go ahead and build yourself another ship to voyage with us. Now where are they going to get the materials to build there new ship. From the mother ship of course.
Now they are in the middle of the sea and want a newer style ship and the only place they can get it is from the big old original ship. Now some of these newer ships are fast and can menouver better or can better read the stars or charts but in all other ships built, churches that started you will see the similarity and style of the original one who was designed by the one who is the master carpenter Christ.
When studying my Bible, I have found it very helpful to identify the audience that is being spoken to. This helps to discern what is being taught, to whom. Sometimes the audience is Jewish, sometimes Gentile, sometimes saved, sometimes not.
All these things matter when interpreting the Bible. Works are a proof your are saved it what flows out of your heart. Salvation is the gift Jesus gives you when he knocks at your door if you let him in. Wow, Patrick, you hit it right on. Very well said. So true dear. Thankyou for elaborating so well!!
Would save us all from eternal tedium. Thank you very much Sir patrick. You are very sound in your doctrine. Thanks for addressing the issue of different beliefs in our christian life today. Surely, we are wasting our time pointing fingers at others. The only thing we can do rightnow is to do what God wants us to do.
Once again, thank you very much. That is not true about Baptist — Children and infants are baptised. No one is denied baptism. However Baptists pray only to God in Jesus name. The Trinty: father, son, and holy ghost is the core of the Baptist religion. It is true about Baptist. We DO NOT baptize infants or children under 12 unless they show great understanding of the things of God and salvation.
This means our church is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention, we agree with the tenants of the Southern Baptist Convention, and support missions through the Southern Baptist Convention. The Southern Baptist Convention does not believe in salvation by baptism. Our church does perform baby dedications where the parents dedicate themselves to raising the child in a Christian home, teaching them about Christ.
Also, the Southern Baptist Convention does not assign a minimum age at which children can be baptized. In the Southern Baptist Church baptism is an outward sign of the salvation we have been provided through Christ. The pastor will spend time in conversations with anyone that wishes to be baptized to ensure they have a clear understanding of what it means to be saved and that they have accepted this gift so generously provided.
As long as you live your life as a good person and a loving, caring person you will be rewarded in the next life. Catholics believe in baptism as the forgiveness of the original sin, not all sins. To get forgiveness for sins you do in the future you must ask forgiveness and you will recieve it. Baptism doesnt make one immune to sin. I feel compelled to tell you that it does matter greatly what we believe.
The Bible tells us that the only way to God is through Jesus. Jesus is the only way. Nothing else leads to God. None of us will ever be so good that we do not commit any sin.
Sin permeates through us, it has been in the human nature since the fall of Adam and Eve. We are selfish, or angry, or desirous, all of which are sins.
God and sin cannot and do not mix. That is why the punishment for sin is death — separation from God eternally. Jesus is the only one that ever lived on earth without sin. That is why he could be our sacrifice for our sins. Only his sacrifice of his life can save us from eternal separation from God.
Only Jesus. I pray you understand this and recognize that there is nothing within yourself that can get you to God, it comes only through Jesus. Well said. In the end it is all about how much we love. Anything we do without love is useless. How are we ever going to be a good example to non believers when all we do is argue among ourselves. When we have love, we do because of that love.
We are all so very loved. We need to act like children of God. Brilliant Patrick, God in your heart, openess in your mind. No matter the vigor in opposing differences, someone must be wrong. I believe this is a biased account of the differences.
As I see it, in the baptist faith people are to be baptized when they feel that God is working in them. Some children do get baptized, some in first or second grade and others wait until they are adults. Either way, Catholics and Baptists both love Jesus and find common ground in that.
Sorry i disagree, from the beginning catholics forced the people to be baptised while they are infant. More than 50,, batists died because of infant baptism which is not in the bible. They were tortured. This is a completely false statement. People should be spreading love. And just so you know this has been proving incorrect. It was made up by someone that had something against the catholic church. For by grace you have been saved through faith.
And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Those who trust in the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross will spend eternity with Him in heaven.
But be warned also, there is a Satan and hell. Satan would have you believe there is no God. He plants doubts in your mind and then laughs at you. Hi John and thank you! My sibling was raped by a priest in church on Easter Sunday many years ago. He never really recovered nor did my family. The church handled this horrifically from the top down. People just be kind to one another and just stop all of your nonsense! Thank you John, Only 24percent of Americans go to church every Sunday.
After reading all of these posts, I can see why. Just be kind to one another. You can submit the the commit that there is no GOD. Make that sacrifice at the alter of the god known as atheism. My friend if you had only seen what my eyes have seen in the way GOD moves then you would change your mind and your heart.
I bet you are a good man and I pray that GOD will move in a mighty way in your heart. God, nor believers in Him have to prove that He exists. Hi John, Thank you. It caused years of problems for my brother and our entire family. Not sure they will post this either. People please stop the nonsense and be kind to one another! Thank you John, My sibling was severely abused by a priest many years ago.
It ruined his life and caused years of turmoil and pain. People, please be kind to one another and stop your nonsense! There is something wrong with this site!
Take care, Stella. They are honest, true and pertain to the conversation. Why all the censorship? So in reading all of the comments I have come to the understanding that, not a lot of us read our bible as much as we should, and most people are relying on what someone is telling them instead of finding the truth. GOD and the son and the Holy Spirit are one in the same. Baptism is a public display of faith like a wedding ring on your finger it is not a requirement for salvation.
Notice that the eunuch of great authority believed first then he was baptized. And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;. I have so much more to say but I know, know one will read it all, I pry that the catholic churches come to a true understanding.
But I fear that they all be lead astray, because of there rituals, ides and beliefs. They will believe in the anti Christ and the new world order and fall inline. Do u know the name of the first bibke. How can y believe a bible that was changed by man? That is nutsGodis the father if Jesus not the same. Baptist believe once baptized. They are not responsible for future sins.
They are not accoutntable. They believe you can continue to sin. They believe they never loose salvation which is against the sceipt Hebrew Once saved is always saved.
My body can commit sin but my soul is covered by the blood of Christ, that the sins which i committed are washed and will wash away. That is why i am saved forever. Keith- Baptists do NOT believe that baptism saves us. Baptists believe that the price of sin is death and separation from God. The only way we can receive salvation is through Christ, because Jesus — who never sinned — took on the punishment for our sins. He took on my death and separation from God so I do not need to.
If I accept Christ as my Savior and Lord, then my salvation is written in stone. I will continue to sin. Salvation does not mean we no longer sin.
It means we are forgiven for our sins. But, when one accepts Christ as our Savior and Lord, and truly understands this gift that is given to us, we are humbled.
And we have a desire to become more like Christ in our lives. Our hearts change. We become less self-centered, and more Christ-centered. But, we will continue to live in this broken world where sin permeates everything. We will still experience anger, lust, jealousy, envy, self-centeredness — all of which are sins. But we will repent and ask for forgiveness. We will trust Jesus and his promises. We will continue on with our walk, studying the Word and praying for guidance, and praising our Lord.
For we know, even as sinners, God chose to save us. Who is really right? God alresdy tells us what is right and who is right. If your salvation is based on what the scripture says, then your are right and true church because salvation is the major doctrine of the bible.
According to 1John we are saved by the grace that is given by God not priest nor pastors our faith as Christians are based on faith and faith without works is dead. Each Christian has a duty to share their faith with others. Baptists continue to be very active in mission efforts, both in local and global contexts. We recognize that mission is not just evangelism, but also includes promoting justice, social welfare, healing, education and peace in the world.
It is a holistic approach that expresses care for both the needs of the human soul and the social needs that affect all of life. Government in a local church is controlled by the principles of the priesthood of all believers, the Lordship of Christ, the authority of the Scriptures and the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit. Christ, present in the lives of congregational members, leads them corporately to discover and obey his mind and will.
Emerging from our convictions about the priesthood of all believers, we affirm that in Jesus Christ all people are equal. Each one is free to be in relationship with God and to express a faith that is not coerced. Faith cannot be predetermined by someone else, but is the right of and responsibility of each individual as they seek a relationship with God based on their own personal commitments. A further extension of the principle of the Lordship of Christ and the priesthood of believers is to be found in the Baptist conviction that there must exist a separation between the church and civil governments.
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