Baptist

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/baptist

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core theological principles?Authority of Scripture, Priesthood of all Believers, Soul Competency
2. What is the church governance?Congregational polity (autonomous local churches)
3. Why do Baptists do a big splash when they are baptized?Baptists practice believer's baptism by full immersion, meaning they jump into water to show they have decided to follow Jesus and to symbolize being buried and raised with Him.
4. How do Baptists decide when to baptize someone?A person must be a mature believer who chooses to be baptized; it is a voluntary decision made after they have faith in Jesus.

Biblical Inerrancy: The belief that the Bible is without error in its original manuscripts and is completely trustworthy.
Congregational Polity: A system of church government where each local congregation is independent and self-governing.
Religious Liberty: The freedom to practice one's religion or beliefs without interference from the government or other authorities.