Origins & History
This country is where the Baptist movement first emerged in the early 1600s
England
Baptists hold this book as the ultimate authority for faith and practice
the bible
This is one of the two main ordinances practiced by Baptists, typically by full immersion.
baptism
This is the largest Baptist denomination in the U.S.
the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
He was one of the early founders of the Baptist movement, along with Thomas Helwys.
John Smyth
Baptists believe salvation comes through this alone, not through works
faith alone
The other main ordinance, where believers remember Christ’s death and resurrection
Lord’s Supper (Communion)
This global body connects Baptist churches in over 100 countries
the Baptist World Alliance
This practice (not infant baptism) became a defining characteristic of early Baptists.
believer’s baptism
Each local Baptist congregation is self-governing; this term describes that structure
the autonomy of the local church
In Baptist churches, major decisions (like leadership) are typically made by this group
the congregation/church members
Baptist theology can range from conservative to this in social and theological views.
progressive
By the 18th-19th centuries, Baptists had become a major force in this country’s religious life.
the United States
Baptists were early advocates for this concept, meaning freedom to worship without government interference
What is religious freedom or separation of church and state
Unlike hierarchical churches, Baptists emphasise this type of governance
congregational governance or structure
Many Baptist-founded institutions in the U.S. specialise in these two fields
education and missions