The Summation of All Things in Christ

Studies in Ephesians with a Local Church Emphasis

Lesson 37 : Baptist Distinctives

Biblical authority  –  Autonomy of the Local Church  –  Priesthood of believers  –  Two ordinances (not sacraments): baptism and Lord’s Supper  –  Individual Soul Liberty  –  Security of believers  –  Two Offices: pastor and deacons  –  Congregational rule  –  Historical heritage  –  Unconditional grace  –  Regenerate church membership  –  Church and state separation  –  Hounded, haunted and hated  –  Addendum: Baptist Contributions To Religious Liberty In America by Pastor Russell P. Baker