Baptist Distinctives

B – The Bible is the sole authority for faith & Practice.
(Psalm 12:6, 7/2 Timothy 2:15, 3:16, 17)

A – Autonomy of the Local Church
(Matthew 16:18/Hebrews 13:7, 17/1 Peter 5:1-3/Romans 13:1-7)

P – Priesthood of the Believer.
(Hebrews 4:16; 10:19/1 Peter 2:5-9)

T – Two offices – Pastor and Deacon.
(1 Timothy 3:1-7/Titus 1:6-9/Acts 6:1-4/1 Tim. 3:8-13)

I – Individual Soul Liberty (Individual freewill personal Accountability to God)
(Romans 14:5, 12, 13/1 Corinthians 6:12/Galatians 5:1)

S- Saved, Baptized, Church Membership.
(Mark 1:9, 10/Acts 2:41-47/Hebrews 10:25)

T – Two Ordinances: Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.
(Acts 2:41/1 Corinthians 11:23-34)