Baptists are a Protestant tradition of Christianity distinguished by baptizing only believers (believer's baptism) and doing so by total immersion.

Dec 26, 2025 · Some Baptists believe that there has been an unbroken succession of Baptist churches from the days of John the Baptist and the Apostles of Jesus Christ. Others trace their …

Groups of Christians holding certain principles dear to Baptists have existed since New Testament times. In the 1600s Baptists became known as a distinct denomination.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Baptists found the religious freedom they sought, at the beginning in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, but then elsewhere. Their ranks were enlarged …

Apr 11, 2018 · Although some have believed that the Baptist church descended directly from the historical Anabaptist movement, this is not the case. While there are some similarities, the …

This in-depth reader examines Baptist theology and provides insight into the contemporary issues related to Baptist identity.

General (Arminian) and Particular (Calvinistic) Baptists were among the first distinct groups formed within the Baptist faith. Calvinism tended to characterize Baptist theology until the late …

Jul 7, 2023 · The Baptist denomination is one of the largest Protestant Christian denominations in the world, with a rich history and distinctive beliefs. This comprehensive overview will delve …

Feb 28, 2005 · Many Baptists trace their denomination's origins to the early church, a period when the church consisted of committed believers who were baptized upon confession of faith as …

Sep 11, 2024 · Curious about Baptist beliefs? Discover their origins, focus on local church authority, the importance of believer’s baptism, and more.