basic beliefs
This religion is the larger faith tradition that the Baptist Church belongs to.
Christianity
This ceremony gives the Baptist Church its name.
Baptism
Baptists commonly gather in this building for worship.
A church
This symbol reminds Christians of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
The cross
Why do Baptists usually baptize people by fully immersing them in water?
To symbolize their faith in Jesus Christ and their decision to follow him.
Baptists believe this person is the Son of God and central to Christian faith.
Jesus Christ
Baptists typically baptize believers by doing this in water.
Fully immersing them
Speaking to God is called this.
Prayer
This place is where many Baptists gather for services, prayer, and fellowship.
A Baptist church
What is one major difference between Baptist beliefs about baptism and those of some other Christian denominations?
Baptists generally baptize people after they personally choose to believe in Jesus, rather than typically baptizing infants
Baptists generally consider this book the main authority for faith and practice.
The Bible
In Baptist churches, baptism usually follows this personal choice.
Choosing to believe in or follow Jesus
This shared practice remembers Jesus' death using bread and a cup.
Communion
An open one of these can symbolize the importance of Scripture.
A Bible
Why is the Bible so important to the Baptist Church?
Baptists believe the Bible is the main authority for their faith, beliefs, and how they should live.
Baptists teach that people are saved by God's grace through faith in this person.
Jesus Christ
Baptism publicly shows a person's commitment to this.
Their faith in Jesus
A church service may include Bible reading, prayer, singing, and this person giving a message.
A pastor or preacher
A church pool or tank may be used for this Baptist practice.
Baptism
What does the Lord's Supper, also called Communion, help Baptists remember?
Jesus' death and sacrifice for humanity's sins.
Baptists commonly emphasize that a person should make an individual decision about this.
Believe in and follow Jesus
Baptists generally see baptism as an expression of faith, rather than the act that earns this.
Salvation
Baptists do not have one single worldwide leader or central authority; many local congregations make decisions through this general structure
Local church independence / congregational governance
A cross, Bible, or communion bread and cup are examples of these that can represent religious beliefs.
Religious symbols
Why are many Baptist churches considered independent?
Each local church generally makes its own decisions instead of being controlled by one central church authority.