Geography
Which region of North America is associated with the Southern Baptist Convention?
Southern North America
In which city and state is Ebenezer Baptist Church located?
Atlanta, Georgia
Which early Baptist leader traveled to Amsterdam and was part of the Separatist movement?
John Smyth
What are the three major Christian holidays listed in the presentation?
Easter, Good Friday, Christmas
What Latin phrase expresses the belief that the Bible is the central authority?
Sola Scriptura
Which three African countries are named in the presentation as having Baptist communities?
Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya
Who founded the First Baptist Church in America?
Roger Williams
What English king broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
What 2 elements are used during the Lord's Supper in Baptist tradition, and when does it take place?
Grape Juice + Bread, Once a month
What term describes the independence of each local Baptist church?
Autonomy
Which two Asian countries are listed in the presentation as having Baptist communities?
India and Burma
Who founded the first Baptist Church in England?
Thomas Helwy
What was John Smyth?
Anglican Priest and Separatist
What common saying do Baptists use for Baptism?
"Once saved always saved"
What are missions for?
Share the Gospel, Humanitarian aid, and baptize new believers
According to the presentation, what is the estimated total number of Baptists worldwide?
100–170 million
Where was Spitalfields Baptist Church located, and when was it established?
London, England, 1612
What year did the English Separatist John Smyth travel to Amsterdam?
1608
What main practice, listed in the presentation, involves sharing or spreading the Christian faith?
Evangelism/Missionary work
Why do Baptists not believe in Infant Baptism?
Must be a conscious and personal decision to follow Jesus
Which two regions listed in the presentation have estimated Baptist populations of 5–10 million and 4–6 million?
Asia and South America
Why was Ebenezer Baptist Church significant, and what is it the birthplace of?
Where MLK jr was baptized and Ordained, the primary meeting place for the Civil Rights Movement, and SCLC
What did each of the founders advocate for?
J.S.: Religious Freedom
T.H.: Right for others to choose their own religious beliefs
R.W.: Distinction between Church and State
Describe the process of a Baptist Baptism
- They wear a heavy white robe
- The pastor asks if they accept Jesus as their savior
- Baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Fully submerge in water
Why is the Layout of Baptist Churches Significant?
- reflects the belief that all believers are equal before God
- strips away from mystical traditional cathedral designs to focus solely on scripture