Question: Why do Primitive Baptists require baptism by immersion?
Primitive Baptist FAQThe example set by Jesus is clearly one of baptism by immersion. Mark described Jesus' baptism with these words: And straitway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him (Mk 1:10). A baptism followed by one coming up out of the water cannot be by sprinkling or pouring. We must take Jesus' example as being the ultimate authority on the matter. John baptized in AEnon because there was much water there (Jn 3:23).
Related QuestionsPrimitive Baptist Online - Frequently Asked Questions About ...The example set by Jesus is clearly one of baptism by immersion. Mark described Jesus' baptism with these words: And straitway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him (Mk 1:10). A baptism followed by one coming up out of the water cannot be by sprinkling or pouring. We must take Jesus' example as being the ultimate authority on the matter. John baptized in AEnon because there was much water there (Jn 3:23).Related Questions
Question: Why do Primitive Baptists require that elders be male?
Primitive Baptist FAQThis is a requirement which is very clearly stated in the scriptures (I Cor 14:35-36, I Tim 2:11-12, I Tim 3:2). Accordingly, there is no scriptural precedent for female elders. Churches placing women in ministerial offices appear to regard the authority of the scriptures to be subordinate to current social fashions.
Related QuestionsQuestion: What is the difference between Primitive Baptists and other Baptists?
Primitive Baptist FAQWe include this question because it is likely the one question which is asked most frequently of Primitive Baptists. Unfortunately, the extreme diversity of modern Baptists makes the question almost impossible to answer without inaccurately representing at least some Baptists. Consequently, we assume that the reader has his or her own concept of what a Baptist is, and we leave it to the reader to make their own judgment as to how this question should be answered.
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Primitive Baptist FAQThe scriptures offer two alternate titles for preachers. These are bishop and elder (I Tim 3:1-7, Tit 1:5-9, I Pet 5:1). The importance of using these scripturally authorized titles is emphasized by Jesus' condemnation of the Pharisees for taking aggrandizing titles to themselves (Mt 23:5-12). The term reverend is use only once in the scriptures where it has reference to God (Ps 111:9). We are therefore unworthy to wear this title.
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Primitive Baptist FAQPrimitive Baptists elders are chosen by the individual congregations from among male members who have proven to be faithful to the church and its principles. These men are given the opportunity to speak over a trial period to determine if they have a gift to preach. This trial period typically lasts from one to five years. Those judged by the congregations to satisfy scriptural qualifications for the ministry are then ordained by a presbytery of elders.
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Primitive Baptist FAQBible study is greatly to be commended, and there are definite benefits to studying and discussing scriptures with other Christians; however, scriptural example dictates that such activitiesshould be conducted in contexts other than formal church worship. There is nothing in scriptures to indicate that worshippers, either in the church or in the law, were ever segregated by knowledge, age, sex, marital status, or any other criterion. Instead, all worshipped in a common assembly.
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Primitive Baptist FAQJohn explains that, at the end of the Last Supper, the Lord began to wash the feet of the disciples. After performing this great act of humility, the Lord said, If I then, your Lord and master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done unto you (Jn 13:14-15). Primitive Baptists understand that this commandment is to be followed in literal detail as well as in spirit.
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Primitive Baptist FAQWe can find no biblical precedent for the usage of musical instruments in New Testament worship. The scriptures give repeated instructions to sing in the church, but never to play (Rom 15:9, I Cor 14:15, Eph 5:19, Col 3:16, Heb 2:12, Ja 5:13).
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Primitive Baptist FAQThe scriptural precedent for rebaptism is taken from Acts 19:1-7. These verses teach that persons formerly baptized under improper principles should be baptized again, and that failure to do so can prevent proper reception of the Holy Spirit. Since baptism is an ordinance of the church, it is necessarily tied to the principles maintained by the church. When these principles are significantly changed, the baptism should be changed also.
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Primitive Baptist FAQPrimitive Baptists do not condemn entertainment when it is moral and in moderation. We also recognize that men of God in the scriptures occasionally use humor and sarcasm (Is 40:18-23, Is 44:12-20, Lk 16:9), so this too is acceptable provided that it is clean, purposeful, and moderate. However, the idea that it is the role of the church to entertain is absolutely alien to all that is scriptural. The Lord condemned the priests of Israel, saying, ..
Related QuestionsQuestion: Why do Primitive Baptists use real wine and real unleavened bread in communion?
Primitive Baptist FAQWhile scriptural descriptions of the original communion use the terms bread, the cup, and fruit of the vine, it may be conclusively inferred that the bread was unleavened and that the drink was fermented wine. This follows from: The communion took place immediately after the Passover. This was a time in which leavened bread was prohibited, both by scriptural law and by Jewish tradition (Ex 12:3-8, Num 9:9-11, Deut 16:1-3, Mt 26:17, Mk 14:12, Lk 22:7).
Related QuestionsQuestion: Why do Primitive Baptists commune only with baptized believers of like faith and practice?
Primitive Baptist FAQThe primary reason for requiring communion participants to be baptized believers is expressed by the words of Paul: Wherefore, whosoever shall eat of this bread, and drink of this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body (I Cor 11:27-29).
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Primitive Baptist FAQPrimitive Baptist ancestors have been called by various names over the ages. The name Primitive Baptist became popular in the early 1800s when the term primitive conveyed the idea of originality rather than backwardness. Accordingly, Primitive Baptists claim to maintain the doctrines and practices of the original Baptists, who are claimed to be the New Testament church. Primitive also conveys the idea of simplicity.
Related QuestionsQuestion: What is the Primitive Baptist view of the scriptures?
Primitive Baptist FAQPrimitive Baptists view scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God and as the sole rule of faith and practice for the church. It is also believed that the scriptures have been divinely preserved over the ages, and that the 1611 King James version is the superior English translation of the scriptures. Paul claimed that all scripture is given by inspiration of God (II Tim 3:16). Accordingly, Jesus said that scripture cannot be broken (Jn 10:35).
Related QuestionsQuestion: How does the typical Primitive Baptist view his or her role in society?
Primitive Baptist FAQPrimitive Baptists cannot consent with those who compromise scriptural commandments in order to gain social acceptance. We deny the claim that terms of truth and morality are to be guided by the ever changing winds of social values (Eph 4:14). Instead, these are defined by our ever constant Lord, and are revealed in His inspired word (Mal 3:6, Lk 21:33, Heb 13:8, I Pet 1:24-25).
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First Christian Church - FAQ -Answer: This congregation practices baptism by immersion as it is described in the New Testament. The church however recognizes all other forms of baptism and membership is open to all baptized Christians regardless of denomination or method of baptism and re-baptism is not required.
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Carrigaline Baptist Church & FAQMost people in Ireland have heard of John the Baptist! Beyond that not many have come across people who would call themselves “Baptists”. What are our main beliefs and practices? We hope we can answer some of your questions.
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ChristianityBaptism is where you are immersed in water, or have water poured on your head, during a ceremony that marks your entry into the body of Christ (officially becoming a Christian), and it also signifies that the Holy Spirit dwells in you. Various churches and sects have different ways of performing baptism, but the meaning and result are the same.
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FAQs & DownloadsThe whole of the Christian life lies beyond baptism. The Book of Common Prayer describes baptism as "full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body, the Church." In this sense, there is nothing further required for membership in the church. However, at different stages in one's life there are other means of affirming one's faith. Confirmation is an opportunity to make a mature affirmation of one's faith in the presence of a bishop.
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