Pretty basic question

[graysparrow]

What's a baptist? I mean what's the minimum you'll require to say hey that chap's a baptist.

 

[rural_preacher]

What's a baptist? I mean what's the minimum you'll require to say hey that chap's a baptist.

First, we have to define a "chap". I'm not sure it's allowed for a chap to be a baptist!


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[AJ]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptist

Baptist distinctives acronym

This acronym is used by some Baptist churches as a summary of the distinctives or distinguishing beliefs of Baptists.

Biblical authority

Autonomy of the local church

Priesthood of the believer

Two ordinances (Believer's Baptism and Communion)

Individual soul liberty

Separation of Church and State

Two offices of the church (Pastor and Deacon)

 

[SonOfThunder]

First, we have to define a "chap". I'm not sure it's allowed for a chap to be a baptist!


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Main Entry: boyPart of Speech: nounDefinition: young manSynonyms: buck, cadet, chap, child, chip, dude, fellow, gamin, guy, half-pint, junior, lad, little guy, master, punk, puppy, runt, schoolboy, shaveling, shaver, small fry, sonny, sprout, squirt, stripling, tadpole, whippersnapper, youngster, youthAntonyms: girl, man


I think, young men, cadets, bucks, children, dude, fellows, guys, Juniour, lads, little guys, masters, punks, schoolboys, small fries, youngsters and youth are welcomed in a Bpatist church.

[sign]Chaps are welcome here[/sign]


Does that help?


James

 

[Gold Dragon]

What's a baptist? I mean what's the minimum you'll require to say hey that chap's a baptist.

Did the chap bring anything to the potluck?

 

[LostnFound]

And, he hits the nail on the head!!!!!! To be a Baptist, you MUST be able to participate in the most holy of affairs, known is the US as The Pot Luck!!!!!

 

[SonOfThunder]

And, he hits the nail on the head!!!!!! To be a Baptist, you MUST be able to participate in the most holy of affairs, known is the US as The Pot Luck!!!!!

It's funny how you posted in one thread about nails in terms of wearing them and then this post....


I am Australian so what is POT LUCK???

I am daring to ask here as the word 'luck' does not go with being Christian.... please don't tell me its a horseshoe?


James

 

[Gold Dragon]

It's funny how you posted in one thread about nails in terms of wearing them and then this post....


I am Australian so what is POT LUCK???

I am daring to ask here as the word 'luck' does not go with being Christian.... please don't tell me its a horseshoe?


James

You Aussies must have an equivalent of some sort. Basically it is a meal where everyone brings some food and shares it.

 

[LostnFound]

Ok, NOW you're reading WAY to much into me! LOL A potluck is also know as a covered dish meal. Where everyone brings a dish to share, and more importantly...everyone EATS! hehehehehe

 

[SonOfThunder]

OHHH now I am with you, basically it means you watch for those that have bad habits like picking noses and don't wash hands in the bathroom and you avoid that POT LUCK with all your might?

Pot luck has new meaning now.


James

 

[LostnFound]

ROFL...You have a real EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWW streak in you, don't you?

 

[SonOfThunder]

guess I do, but it's true. I look at who cooked it and think, "will I risk it?"

Maybe God protects you at times like this, I always wondered if God protected those sharing a communion cup also?

James

 

[Diane_Windsor]

What's a baptist? I mean what's the minimum you'll require to say hey that chap's a baptist.

Believers' baptism-that's a major part of being Baptist.

 

[graysparrow]

Thanks all

Sorry if I'm dense, what do you mean by Individual soul liberty?

 

[rural_preacher]

Thanks all

Sorry if I'm dense, what do you mean by Individual soul liberty?

Every individual, whether a believer or unbeliever, has the liberty to choose what he believes is right in the religious realm. No one should be forced to assent to any belief against his will. Baptists have always opposed religious persecution. However, this liberty does not exempt one from responsibility to the Word of God or from accountability to God Himself.
Romans 14:4; 12:2; II Corinthians 4:2; Titus 1:9


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[RED that's ME]

A sure way not to get sick from a pot luck it to eat the food you know that should be good..... your own or your mom's.

 

[ZiSunka]

Did the chap bring anything to the potluck?