Why are you a Baptist?

[GodLovesCats]

Is it because you grew up Baptist, like a Baptist church, or agree with their belief statements?

 

[Hammster]

Two and three.

 

[Jonaitis]

Is it because you grew up Baptist, like a Baptist church, or agree with their belief statements?

I partially grew up in it, it was the first church I attended after conversion, and through studying their beliefs agree with their biblical reasoning.

 

[JustRachel]

I was led to the Lord by a Baptist preacher and immediately joined his church. I do like my church and agree with everything spoken there. The Southern Baptist churches are autonomous, so, this isn't to say that I'd agree with one in the next town over. In fact there are things I don't agree with in the Southern Baptist Convention.

 

[carp614]

I grew up Methodist and ended up profoundly lost and confused about my faith. It was not the church that made me confused.

My wife grew up Southern Baptist and introduced me to it. It became my denomination over time.

I have always been a conservative with traditionalist leanings, so the SBC's conservative approach to doctrine and theology has been a natural fit for me.

 

[Sam91]

I'm a baptist just because it is the church that I am a member of. I don't agree with some of the Pastor's theology but they are more Biblical than other denominations.

I have attended churches other denominations before so classify myself as a Christian rather than being of a denomination. I don't believe any denomination has 100% it right.

 

[JacquelineDeane55]

AHA! So there ARE people like me who were virtually raised by a church! LOL.

I was raised independent baptist and my parents would talk about GOD and Jesus all the time. Eventually I came to believe in Jesus and trust Him as my savior on my own. Does this mean I am saved now and I am going to heaven when I die? I really hope so, because that is where I want to go.

 

[Omah1970]

I'm a baptist just because it is the church that I am a member of. I don't agree with some of the Pastor's theology but they are more Biblical than other denominations.

I have attended churches other denominations before so classify myself as a Christian rather than being of a denomination. I don't believe any denomination has 100% it right.

Very well said! Thank you

 

[ml5363]

All of the above here...I have visited a few others but Baptist is the doctrine closest to bible

 

[Cross Over the Lake]

Honestly I tried a few churches before I settled at a southern baptist church. I guess I feel more at home there. I do like it there and I feel close to their belief statement.

 

[James1023]

Pretty much because I think the Baptist Church is the one taking Jesus' Commission the most seriously. Do agree with most the Independent Baptist Doctrine, but definitely don't agree with the pre-trib.

 

[GodLovesCats]

What is pre-tribulation?

For a long time I thought I can never be a Baptist. Talking to people in the Looking for a Church forum on CF help me understand it is possible if I add "American" in front of "Baptist."

 

[Steve97]

I was raised Roman Catholic and came to Christ in a United Methodist church. I joined and attend a Baptist church to have fellowship with other believers. I am a "Baptist Black Sheep" because I don't embrace Reformed Baptism. The pastor and other members knows and are fine with it.

 

[GodLovesCats]

Is there a non-reformed Baptist church nearby? Find out what you would fit in more. God will lead you.

 

[YeshuaFan]

Is it because you grew up Baptist, like a Baptist church, or agree with their belief statements?

Option 3, as believe that church in Acts was Baptist like in doctrines and practices!

 

[Lavaduder]

For me it is all three, but the first two are vain if I did not agree with the 3rd.

 

[Humble_Disciple]

Is it because you grew up Baptist, like a Baptist church, or agree with their belief statements?

I was raised Roman Catholic. I now attend a historically black Baptist church because they have good fellowship and I like Gospel music.

 

[9Rock9]

I was raised Baptist and I agree with most of their theology. I thought about joining the Plymouth Brethren, but I don't think any exist here, and Baptists are the closest thing to them.

 

[JM]

I was raised Baptist and I agree with most of their theology. I thought about joining the Plymouth Brethren, but I don't think any exist here, and Baptists are the closest thing to them.

No Gospel Hall's around your area?

Gospel Halls & Churches | Plymouth Brethren Christian Church

 

[Hotschott90]

I was raised Baptist and I agree with most of their theology. I thought about joining the Plymouth Brethren, but I don't think any exist here, and Baptists are the closest thing to them.

I am part of an open Plymouth brethren church, I love the worship and fellowship among my fellow believers. Our beliefs are very close to Baptists, there are a few minor differences, but nothing major