Why 'Bible Baptists' ?

...Are they not like other Baptists?

This question has been asked frequently, and there is an explanation for our name.

THE BIBLE

The Bible is most important to us!

...That is why 'Bible' is the first word in the name. All that we preach and do, must be measured with the reference of the Bible. It is our sole authority.

The Bible is given by inspiration of God

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for Doctrine, for Reproof, for Correction, for Instruction in Righteousness; (V:17) That the Man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

(2. Timothy 3:16,17).

The Bible has been written down by men, "moved by the Holy Ghost" (2. Peter 1:21) The Result was that today we have a godly book, also called the Holy Scripture, which consists of 66 books.

The Bible is without error, as set forth in the King James 1611 English Version.

... Jesus himself said: "Thy word is truth" (John 17:17) and "Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." (Mathew 24:35)

The Bible teaches us, how we can live God's way and be happy.

... In the Bible we find a plan for the family, marriage, raising children, the relationship to our neighbour and how to solve problems (Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-9).

THE BAPTISTS

The beginning of the Baptists.

... Right from the beginning the church had to fight a battle at two front lines. To the outside against unbelief and persecution, and within against false teachings. Despite all warnings by the Apostle many false teachings made their way into the church. A consequence was that those, who wanted to stay true to the biblical teachings, were required by their conscience to leave the church. Best known is the reform in the 16th century, which was started by men like Luther and Calvin. Already then churches of devoted Christians existed, who were convinced, that only believing and confessing Christians should be baptised, like the Ana-Baptists in Jerusalem. Especially in Switzerland and South-Germany they were called "Baptist Churches". 'Baptist' comes from the Greek, means "to submerge" or "to dunk" and was given to them because they stayed true to the biblical form and importance of baptism. First the decision to believe, then follows water-baptism, then church membership. This is the only biblical order of events.

Special characteristics of Baptists:

The Bible is infallible and the only guideline for our life and our faith, as set forth in the King James 1611 English Version.

Water-Baptism is only for people who were born again in Christ. It is a step of obedience and a testimony, it is not required to be saved. But it is required to fulfil all righteousness (Matt. 3:15).

The Members of the church should already be born again and scriptually baptised.

The Church is separated from the state and should not be worldly in its operations.

Jesus Christ is the Head of the church; and no hierarchy or authority or denomination is allowed to take His place as Head of the church.

Every Christian is a priest, that means, he/she can pray to God by his/her self and can understand the Bible through the help of Gods Holy Spirit as He promised (John 14:26).

A Christian by his own free will should want to do Gods Will

Baptists today are spread over the whole world.

... They count approximately 44 Million church members, who have been baptised based on their own personal confession of believe.

Baptists are NOT a Sect.

... As a sect we consider a religious community, who, in addition to the salvation in Jesus Christ through believing, also adds other teachings and considers them neccessary to receive salvation.

One characteristic of every sect is that they consider themselves as the-only-saving-church.

We, on the other hand, believe that all, who accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, will go to heaven, no matter to which church they belong.

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THE CHURCH

The Church is an assembly of baptised Believers joined together in one place to carry out the 'Great Commission' till Jesus comes.

... They assemble in the church in the name of the Lord, to worship God, to give testimony, to pray, to build up the church and to glorify God on earth (Acts 2:41-47).

The Church has a Head - Jesus Christ.

...In the New Testament there are Pastors and Deacons who serve and lead the church. The term 'Elder', 'Bishop' and 'Pastor' refer to the same person. His function is: to lead, to maintain order, to teach God's Word and to preach. They act as the 'under shepard' to Christ.

(Acts 20:17,20,28,31)

The Church lives from the free will offerings, tithes and contributions of her members.

"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver." (2. Corinthians 9:7).

If YOU do not have a spiritual home and would like to study God's Word with us, we invite you cordially to visit our services and get to know us better.