What Do Baptists Really Believe?

What do Baptists really believe? Why are denominations so different?
What makes Baptist churches unique? What do we believe that makes us distinct from other churches?
(visit www.djharry.org/connect for special access to notes and outlines for this series)
This is part one in a study that will cover the "Baptist Distinctives" and the doctrines that set Baptists apart from other denominations. For more information about Pastor Harry and his ministry, visit www.djharry.org.
Baptists are distinct in their belief system. It stems from a desire to make God’s Word the foundation of every belief, never putting the traditions of man or the teachings of our fathers above the authority of Scripture.
Biblical Authority - The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. No decree of men or of any council of churches can supersede the Bible (2Tim 3:16,17)
Autonomy of the Local Visible Church - The local church is an independent body accountable only to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church. No religious hierarchy outside the local visible church may dictate a church's beliefs or practices (Col 1:8)
Priesthood of Believers - Every believer today is a priest of God and may enter into His presence directly through our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. No human mediator is needed between God and man (1 Peter 2:5-9)
Two Ordinances - The local visible church practices only two ordinances, Baptism by immersion in water and Lord's Supper, or communion (Mat 28:19,20; 1 Cor. 11:23-32)
Individual Soul Liberty - Every individual has the liberty and responsibility to believe as his own conscience dictates, within the framework of the Word of God. No one is forced to assent to any belief against his will. However, this doctrine does not grant a license to sin or to continually oppose the practices of the Church based upon Scripture (Rom. 14:5-12)
Saved Church Membership - Local, visible church membership is restricted to individuals who give believable testimony of a personal faith in Christ and publicly identified themselves with Him in believer's baptism (Acts 2:41-47)
Two Offices - Pastor and Deacon - Only two Biblically mandated offices exist in the Church: Pastor and Deacon. These two offices exist within the local visible church, not as a hierarchy outside of or over the local church (1 Tim 3:1,13)
Separation of Church and State - God established both the Church and the civil government, and gave each its own distinctive sphere of operation. Neither should control the other (Matt. 22:15-22)

[@macarari]

I'm "Christian" and I recognize deeply that without the word of God there is no path. Love the Baptist church principles

[@redbear4027]

What about the Red Road? The path defined by Nature?

[@SpotterVideo]

A person must be “baptized” to be saved, but it has nothing to do with water. The proof is found below. Old Covenant Baptism vs. New Covenant Baptism (water vs. Spirit) Water baptism was a part of the Old Covenant system of ritual washing. The Old Covenant priests had to wash before beginning their service in the temple. (Ex. 30:17-30) When Christ was water baptized by His cousin John in the Jordan River, He was under the Old Covenant system. He also only ate certain foods, and wore certain clothes, as prescribed by the 613 Old Covenant laws. Christ was water baptized by John and then the Holy Spirit came from heaven. (Acts 10:38) The order is reversed in the New Covenant. A person receives the Holy Spirit upon conversion, and then believers often declare their conversion to their friends and family through a water baptism ceremony. Which baptism makes you a member of Christ’s Church? The New Covenant conversion process is described below. (Born-again) Eph 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (A person must “hear” the Gospel, and “believe” the Gospel, and will then be “sealed” with the Holy Spirit.) Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (See Jer. 31:34 for the New Covenant promise, and 1 John 2:27 for the fulfillment) ============ Which baptism is a part of the salvation process, based on what the Bible says? What did Peter say below? Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Based on Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, and Acts 1:5, and Acts 11:15-16, the most important thing about the word "baptize" in the New Testament has nothing to do with water. The Holy Spirit is the master teacher promised to New Covenant believers in Jeremiah 31:34, and John 14:26, and is found fulfilled in Ephesians 1:13, and 1 John 2:27. Unfortunately, many modern Christians see water/ every time they read the word "baptize" in the text. Based on the above, what is the one baptism of our faith found in the passage below? How many times is the word "Spirit" found in the passage, and how many times is the word "water" found in the passage? Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, (See 1 Cor. 12:13) “baptize” KJV Mat_3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Mar_1:8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Water or Holy Spirit?, See Eph. 1-13.) Luk_3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Joh_1:26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; Joh_1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 1Co_1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (See Eph. 4:1-5) Heb 9:10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. (Old Covenant ----> New Covenant)

[@nikichat4476]

I really enjoyed learning about baptists churches. It is very refreshing to me. I've just come out of an FLDS Mormon church and I want to find a church to attend that believes the Bible is important, and also cares about obeying all of the teachings of the Savior, but still allows free agency in following the dictates of our own conscience. I would love to attend a Baptist church in my area. Thank you!

[@judyroks]

If you want to be a Christian you should get plugged into a local Baptist Church.

[@nikichat4476]

@@judyroks I am now attending a nice Christian church in my area. Grace church. And they teach the whole bible, so I am happy with that. I also know that I need to study these things for myself as well, so that I know when I'm getting led astray. I do love the bible even though there are few things in there that I don't quite understand.

[@judyroks]

@@nikichat4476 Great .

[@choirosejajo9275]

Whatever may be God is looking at our pure heart💕. But we the Baptist don't accept dance.

[@alainauter2104]

@@choirosejajo9275 what do you mean

[@Fubar343]

finally an in depth explanation. can't wait to watch the rest of the series

[@jvssslaphzmonovincent4792]

love it, GOD bless from Papua New Guinea as a Baptist member. can't wait to watch the rest of the series

[@mitchabbott6938]

I am a southern Baptist deacon in California. I appreciate the love that you have for the church. This video was very good.

[@johnnyorganez2072]

I grew up , going to Apostolic church and noticed that the way baptist Pastors preach the word of God is more powerful, the way is delivered. Never attended , physically a baptist church. But, I've listened to many of them.

[@starrleesimmons4291]

learning about Baptists churches , Thank you for this info ..

[@jimdaniel2830]

And then finally after my two previous comments. I did find this helpful. The explanation of the tenants of the belief of the Baptist was succinct and to the point when you got there

[@JB-ki2vd]

Started listening to Robert Breaker about 6 months ago and he is a very good Baptist preacher. Really opened my eyes to the bible and exposed the false teachings I'd been battered around the head with as a new young christian.Good video, it's so important to know the different denominations so we can't be unknowingly deceived by heresy

[@brendanjobe6895]

Robert Breaker kinda surprised me by deleting and shutting down comments on every video he makes which promotes his errors on water baptism. It's as certain as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. You can always tell when he gets it right on a subject because the comments remain intact.

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Thanks great explanation

[@Oldparson220]

I went to a fundamental independent Baptist, i knew folks who went to a kind of conservative American Baptist convention church, and I went to another that was wildly liberal, they denied the authority of scripture, accepted a lot of things we considered sinful. Baptist are just as divided as any other groups.

[@annmarie6870]

Interesting!

[@alicegriffin8545]

There are a couple of hundred groups calling themselves Baptists. NOT the same denomination.

[@trump24trump]

Thank you for this video, I recently joined a First Baptist Church in the Houston area. Life long Catholic. I see nothing wrong with either church. Love it. Thanks again.

[@michaelseay9783]

Wow - that’s a big change from Catholic to Baptist, but glad you enjoy it.

[@trump24trump]

@@michaelseay9783 update, I have now abandoned the Baptist church and came back to my roots.

[@glow-raynkwana7910]

We still love you wherever you are❤

[@stephensmith1034]

I really did enjoy this video. I learned a lot. I'm currently looking for a denomination that I feel would be the best fit for me and my beliefs. I like what I've learned about the life, and beliefs, of Baptist. I'm eager to visit a local Baptist Church in my area. Thanks again.

[@DJHarryMedia]

Awesome. I’m glad it was a blessing.

[@PatrickSteil]

If you are at a point in your journey where you value the Truth of the Church that has been in place for 2000 years, I encourage you to look at the Roman Catholic Church - so beautiful and the source for all the other Christian denominations that have caused so much disunity.

[@wandalester7253]

Stephen, there will be no denominations in heaven, so why be in one on the earth? I am so disillusioned with what is called "Religion" l am saved by the blood of Jesus Christ my Saviour! If l died tonight, tomorrow or next year. I know l will go to heaven! It's not by a denomination or a building l might go to. It's by the grace of God and through the power of the Holy Spirit l am assured of it.

[@PatrickSteil]

@@wandalester7253 Do you worry that with the church so split, that it is more difficult for any of us Christians to claim we have the "truth" from God? Seems like with ONE God, there should be ONE Truth... what do you think?

[@wandalester7253]

@@PatrickSteil 1 Corinthians 2:14, "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." Can l ask you, do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour? That has to come first before you can understand, when l say, l believe in One God, who has three personalities: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. John 14:6, "Jesus (THE SON OF GOD) saith unto him (Thomas), "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE: NO MAN COMETH UNTO (GOD) THE FATHER, BUT BY ME." Matthew 28:18-20, "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, "ALL POWER IS GIVEN UNTO ME IN HEAVEN AND IN EARTH. GO YE THEREFORE, AND TEACH ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY GHOST: TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER I HAVE COMMANDED YOU: AND, LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN UNTO THE END OF THE WORLD." I believe this with all my heart and soul! I am nothing without Jesus! I pray you get to know Him like l do. God is so wonderful!

[@geod3589]

Thousands of different religions, many different Baptist and protestant churches. I remember during a Billy Graham crusade he said when the final curtain is rolled back, there will many people of various religions in heaven. But everyone gets weirded out and thinks only their religion has it right.

[@maungomoswang1540]

True..but pentecostal I find them more welcoming..

[@gunturuissac7513]

I am happy for the acronym.

[@aarondowler2466]

I appreciate your spirit in the way u convey this Truth. I am an independent fundamental Baptist pastor and I just finished another very well done video that very good in the Truth it gave, yet very hateful in the way it gave it. Thank you for your Christlike spirit pastor.

[@realpowerofmusic]

Thank you !

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

In my personal experience, they believe it's ok to be hateful as long as you have a bunch of other Baptists backing it up and they believe it's ok to get drunk as long as other Baptists don't know about it.

[@lydiawinans5963]

I am a Catholic but I also agree with the views of the Baptist faith. Even though I took a religion class in college and had covered some of what the Baptist believe I want to lean more

[@patriciareeves3030]

I am a member of a Baptist church. My Baptist family background goes back four generations.

[@AnielleReid]

He starts at 8:54

[@shadowknightgladstay4856]

Thanks.

[@shadowknightgladstay4856]

1.Biblical authority is not priesthood authority according to the scriptures. 2. Alow for minor variation 3. You do not act as a representative of God 4. Communion not an ordinance. Baptism is. 5.free will and accountability 6.records need to be kept 7. Only 2 offices in the church 8. 3 spheres of being or operation the church the government and the home.

[@Thatotter223]

Hey man, Id advise a simple check list and then expounding your points.

[@benriche2846]

I think GOD loves us and also could not care less. In my my mind that makes sense.

[@raybraga5742]

As far as tithing is concern do you ask for 10 percent or whatever the heart desires to give? Just asking

[@colinmacdonald7854]

I came to hear more on soteriology... Being from Canada I think our version of some denominations is different than in the U.S.

[@scooterp7009]

Which Bible is God‘s perfect word qualifying it to be our final authority?

[@SivretEnginerering]

Did you ever notice that two books (Top RIght center ) fell during your conversation. 22 minutes in the video.

[@SivretEnginerering]

21:54

[@jfnowland]

so what/who is the word of God? the bible, like the baptists believe, or Yeshua as He said?

[@ifrogot5848]

What about introverts being the body of the whole

[@sandygrogg1203]

I am a Catholic... raised Methodist, with Southetn Baptist paternal grandparents. I really did enjoy this video. Thank you.

[@elOratorio]

I was raised Baptist, but now am Catholic, I am thankful for the things I learned as a Baptist, but am so deeply grateful to God for bringing me into the Catholic church where the fullness of the Christian faith is found, 2,000 years of uninterrupted Christianity, Christian writing, saints, and above all the Real Presence in the Eucharist! Blessings sister!

[@ronsmith2241]

Do you believe in the authority of scripture but in the Original Hebrew and Greek of the scriptures? (I was an ordained Baptist minister and missionary in Indonesia.)

[@judesangma3583]

The only problem is Which Bible???

[@rikidepear]

How is this not special pleading? Specifically addressing the quote ‘not the traditions of man, but god’s word’? Which god? Why yours? Etc. appreciate your time 😊👍🏼

[@hudsontd7778]

because most Baptist believe the Authority of the Holy Bible, all other religions believe in the Traditions of men.

[@brimzim1967]

Baptists don't allow women to preach in church Again some say Baptists are rigid in interpretation of scriptures ?

[@ingoditrust7784]

If I'm baptized and believe in Jesus Christ, am I saved or damned if I'm not a Baptist?

[@Allensmom20]

I'm a Fundamental Independent Baptist but have been visiting a missionary Baptist church so far it's been in line with the Bible but I'm still listening and fixing to meeting with the pastor is there anything that you can tell me about a missionary Baptist church.and what do you know about J Newton Brown

[@henreeeef3214]

Sadly, the Baptist cult is part of this world, involving themselves in the political and military establishments of the nations. Whereas Jesus said that his followers are no part of the world. They are neutral.

[@beckysharpe7268]

I don't mean to criticise, but surely if you only listen to 'God's word' then that is a recipe for narrow mindedness. It means that whatever people say or you read you will only follow the Bible. I'm an atheist, but I am happy to talk to religious people, without fear of them changing my mind, This is because if they persuade me to believe that I am wrong then presumably they will have made a good argument.

[@ellengracelastima2536]

why are baptist church was divided in many denominations meaning baptist believer were not in oneness in teachings

[@3cwoodworking.charlie759]

Actually if you look at it a little bit more closely you'll notice that it was the bereans that were more noble then the Thessalonians

[@DJHarryMedia]

I think that’s what I said?? Maybe I misspoke. That was what I intended to say.

[@ryaneffin386]

At the 21:54 minute mark, a book falls over when he says “government” Could it be a sign? Or just coincidence!? Anywho. I’m feel g very aligned with the Baptist doctrine. God bless y’all!

[@ryaneffin386]

Hey Pastor! Could you tell me what 2 books fell over on the bookshelf!? Thanks:)

[@clickmeforcovidtruth8168]

Okeydokey you backed up every one of those with scripture. I believe it, I'm a baptist. Woo hoo! I was non denominational, but I already believe all that what you said, so I was always a baptist but never called myself one! Funny!

[@user-xh5xo6sf7z]

I have questions....I love the Father Son and Holy Spirit. But why dont we see a lot of Corinthians 1:14 in the Baptist church. I attended a baptist church but why don't I ever hear anyone prophecying in the church. Why don't I ever hear someone speaking in toungs and someone discerning what they've spoken. I understand that we need to be preaching the scripture. But scripture encourages prophecy.

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Impossible to lose* grâce I mean ...sorry for typos...im french

[@usinebob]

I visited a Baptist church and noticed that the worship service is a bit different than a evangelical church. No raising of hands or clapping etc. Can you explain?

[@DJHarryMedia]

Sure...and thanks for leaving a comment. I laughed when I read this comment this afternoon because I actually preached from John 4 this evening...where Jesus talks to the Samaritan Woman about true worship. So here are my thoughts....Baptist churches are very independent in how they function from congregation to congregation. I have been in Baptist churches where there was clapping, raising hands, and lots of shouting. I have been in some very quiet churches as well. I think it has to do with the specific church that you visited. However...as a general rule...Baptist churches do tend to be quieter than other denominations. I just think it is how many were raised and what they deem as appropriate worship for them individually. Thanks again! DJ

[@patientdD420]

I go to an evangelical church and if you raise your hands in joy and praise that is good. If you don't it doesn't matter. What matters is being there in fellowship and worshiping God and christ are saviour. Knit picking is the evil one trying to attack us, because he really wants us because we believe in christ. Do not judge or condemn, so be aware of splitting hairs around trivial details. God bless 🙏 🕊️

[@wandalester7253]

I thank God there will be no denominations in Heaven, only people who have repented of their sins and excepted Jesus into their hearts. I did this in 1974. Romans 13:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:16,17. John Chapter 17:....Jesus prays for us!!! And He honours His Father!!! First!!!

[@WhatTruthIs]

@@wandalester7253 Grace and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ and from God our Father. My testimony: I believe in Jesus Christ. The reason I believe in Jesus is because I heard God's message about Him, preached from an authorized King James Version (KJV) book of His Word and His words. After hearing the message, I believed it. God has faith His blood is propitiation for my lifetime of sin, and I too believe His shed blood pays for my sins and the sins of the world. After believing, I turned back to God. That's what it means to repent. And after turning back to God, I put my full trust and faith in Jesus and in what He did. I am fully persuaded, just like Abraham, that God, who cannot lie, will do everything just as He has promised. I declared and do declare His righteousness, and He imputed it on me, a believer in Jesus! My testimony includes what justifies me to stand before God. It matches Romans 3:24-26. Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Now hear Romans 1:18-3:20 and you have heard the full clear gospel. classic.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom.+1%3A18-3%3A20&version=KJV

[@wandalester7253]

@@WhatTruthIs What a wonderful testimony and Bible doctrine! Amen!!! God bless you! My life verses is Philippians 1:20, 21, "According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing l shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

[@roddw7055]

If you didn’t lean on traditions of men then why do you go to church on Sundays?? Saturday is the sabbath

[@billblanchette3604]

Acts 17:10-11 mentions the Bereans, as being the more noble ones. Paul was using them as an example for the Thessalonians not praising the Thessalonians

[@DJHarryMedia]

You are correct. I said it backwards. 😊

[@billblanchette3604]

@@DJHarryMedia God bless you and the work you're doing

[@choirosejajo9275]

Nowadays there are many false prophets. But then, we shall pray for them

[@VickyGoss]

I am a Landmark Missionary Baptist. Lately our Pastor has taught things that I have not been taught. I was taught all of my life that the saved in Christ go to Paradise and at the time of the 2nd coming, He will bring those souls with Him, and the graves will come forth thereby the Glorified body is given at that time. Out Pastor is now saying that we receive our Glorified body the moment we die. He says that our loved ones are walking around, fishing, cooking, holding hands, and enjoying heaven, and know what is going on down here on earth with their loved ones. No resurrection. What do you say?

[@DJHarryMedia]

Hey Vicky! Well, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The bodily resurrection that is promised in the NT epistles is when we receive our glorified bodies. That happens at the rapture. God bless! DJ

[@VickyGoss]

@@DJHarryMedia what denomination teaches you receive your glorified body the moment you die? What denomination teaches the Graves will not open and bodies changed? What denomination teaches those in Heaven know what's going on here on earth e.g. My parents could look down on me and see what I'm doing? If you can answer those 3 questions I would really appreciate it. Our Pastor who's preached for over almost 50 years once believed the Traditional way but for the past several recent years teaches the above things.

[@DJHarryMedia]

Vicky, I don't know of any one particular denomination that teaches each of those as a whole. I would say that even in Baptist churches (I am a Baptist) there is the propensity to teach what "sounds" good when it comes to death, eternity, and our glorified bodies. Often this comes up at funerals...and WOW....it is amazing what "theology" is pulled out of thin air to make people feel better about their loved ones. Our loved ones become angels...God needed them more than we needed them....They are singing and dancing with grandma....They will be waiting for you when you "cross over." Each of these is rooted in a wrong understanding of heaven, eternity, and the resurrection. I'm sorry I don't have a definitive answer for you. I hope God gives you wisdom and discernment as you study His Word!! DJH

[@VickyGoss]

@@DJHarryMedia Thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate it. It amazes me what people say about death and our loved ones are dancing. My cousins even have that written on my only Aunt's headstone, "Dancing In Heaven". I pray I can understand the Word better each day. Thank you. I'm Baptist as well but when Pastor's teach things like no resurrection then what have I got to look forward to and why is Jesus coming back if not to resurrect the dead. If it were a member of the Church it would be bad enough but the Pastor.

[@pjetri24]

@@VickyGoss 1 Corinthians 15 is very clear about the resurrection.This kindah seems like a catholic thing but I am not sure.

[@antonsu3187]

Are you believe in OSAS ?

[@benglam1014]

I'm a Baptist Church member from India. I agree as far as Baptist being based it's doctrines and fundamental practices from the Bible. But the Bible itself is a compilation of many books author by different people where some books were left out like book of Barnabas, book of Enoch. I have the understanding that they were left out because they don't meet certain set of standard or principal. And nowhere in any book tells about those standard , it is a pure human invention. I hope those invention are purely inspired by God or else everything Baptist believe seems to fall flat.

[@PatrickSteil]

As a standalone book the Bible is just like any other book. But when you put the Authority of the Church that existed without the Book for 300+ years after Christ, then the Book has its Authority. I would invite you to look into the Catholic Church which is the original Christian Church where all the early Church Fathers agreed in many many Catholic doctrines that are still true today :) God Bless you on your Journey!

[@jsmith5443]

The doctrines presented here, most of them I agree with, but IDK about the last one. We are to submit to our governing authorities (Romans 13), unless the government is telling us to do something that is against what God said to do, because God has the ultimate authority, then government. Our obedience to our government should not be based on feelings alone. This is what I believe.

[@cindyclaire2703]

Do baptists participate in feet washing as part of communion?

[@reggieburkes4471]

Primitive baptist church does.

[@raybraga5742]

When you say you’re a baptist. Are you telling me that you actually baptized someone.

[@patrickpittorino7032]

Do you fo.low the Baptist or Christ

[@patrickevelyn8028]

A question : If baptists use the scriptures as the guide to living and worship why do they worship on sundays and not saturday or sabbath 7th day ?

[@DJHarryMedia]

That's a good question. In the NT we see a shift away from the OT law as Christ became the fulfillment of the law. Because of that, many of the ceremonial aspects of the Jewish law we're done away with and no longer needed. What we do find in the New Testament is the early church beginning to meet on Sundays in the book of acts and described in Paul's epistles. Since Christ rose from the dead on the first day of the week, which is Sunday, that became the day that believers gathered together to worship. Regarding the 10 Commandments specifically, each of the 10 Commandments are reinforced in the New Testament as a standard for living except for the commandment to remember the Sabbath. For those reasons, most Christians follow the New Testament tradition and gather for worship on the first day of the week… On Sunday.

[@patrickevelyn8028]

@@DJHarryMedia thank you

[@bobsellers4565]

I believe regardless of when you attend you should keep everyday as a day of worship......you are not going to hell because you dont worship on a certain day.......

[@maryjanealmirez7224]

Can I ask for some verses from the bible regarding baptist distinctives

[@michaelseay9783]

Baptists will nearly always futurize eschatological passages. Ex: Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, all of Revelation

[@jamesreed5678]

@@michaelseay9783 While Dispensationalism spread like a malignant cancer in the Baptist churches, it's not part of traditional Baptist doctrine.

[@ethanholm1576]

So this means as a Baptists, I would ask for forgiveness in pray to Jesus and not to a priest in person

[@jaydencollum2381]

Where in the bible does it talk about babtist church

[@DJHarryMedia]

That is correct. When Jesus rose from the dead he became our intercessor with the Father as opposed to human priests that existed in the Old Testament. I Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

[@PatrickSteil]

@Amber Walters Catholic just means universal. It isn’t a denomination as much as a statement that this is “The Christian Church”. If there was only one church for over 1000 years and 1500 before we started with the explosion of “denominations” they didn’t have to call it anything but The church although as early as ~400 they were using that term. There is so much for us to learn about early church history that defines most of our beliefs among all Christians.

[@nikichat4476]

@@jaydencollum2381 I don't think it matters as much about what your church is called as long as you believe in Jesus and in the Bible, and you use that as a guide. The biggest problem I see is when churches start teaching for doctrine the commandments of men, and pick and choose which bible verses to pay attention to. Some denominations are well known for this, so I would want to stay away from them.

[@brandonbyrd5877]

Correct it does in the Old Testament. Baptist is strongly in Jesus and Baptism New Testament. Pentecostal and Baptist are close to one another. As Methodist, is like Catholic. Big sin little sin. On a spectrum they’re side by side.

[@odissessions5072]

Why did the apostilles baptism in the name of Jesus

[@carlosstcroix9243]

So you are not going to tell us the difference. Oh my, a rundown would have helped

[@nitaaponte2260]

Acts 17:10-15 The Bereans were the ones who searched the scriptures to see if what Paul was preaching was true.

[@DJHarryMedia]

Yep...I said it backwards!!!

[@monicadhaliwal1791]

Please Help me I Believe Jesus Is The Son of God and God The Son of The Holy Trinity I Believe Jesus Shed His Blood and Died in my place to Pay for All my Sins He Was Buried Then Then 3 Days Later Jesus Arose From The Dead!!! But I am struggling with some Sins that I honestly don’t know how to quit I hate my Sins But I genuinely don’t know how to stop them Am I still Saved because of my faith in Jesus or am I Not Saved because of my Sins? Thank you for All your Help and Time God Bless you

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Another question... I've heard that Baptists believe that ot's impossible to love the grace of God... Is that right ? What about Hebrews 10: 23 and on.... Also saved by faith alone ? What about what James writes...that démons believe in God also and "tremble"...and that faith must be alive in works...? Just wondering

[@DJHarryMedia]

Hello Patrick! I'm not sure what you were asking in the first question. As to the second, Yes...saved by grace through faith. Don't confuse faith with simple belief. Yes the demons believe and tremble. In the Gospels the demons call Jesus by name and refer to him as "Master" and yet that did not signify faith. Only consent. Faith goes one step further and acts on that belief. Faith is trusting that what you believe about Jesus is true and leaning on him alone for your salvation.

[@patrickevelyn8028]

@@DJHarryMedia thank you very much My 1st question was : is it possible to lose salvation..to lose the grace of God? Reading Hebrews 10: 23 and on makes it seem so..

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Wrong passage... Anyway the passage that says that "if we sin volontarily there is no other sacrifice Given but a wait for the anger of God... You know what passage I mean ...in Hebrews

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Hebrews 10: 26 and on...

[@ezequielbarraza9878]

I do believe in Jesus and pentecostal I am at heart. Although I love my baptist brothers aswell

[@gleasonparker1684]

I was born again in summer 1967 when I prayed with a Baptist minister. I was baptised later twice but mostly to join churches. Tho I thot I was doing God's will.

[@cleotustcornpone9979]

I'm so sorry you were beguiled.

[@jamesreed5678]

Baptism is the church-joining ritual for many Baptists.

[@wandalester7253]

There is only One Saviour, John 3:16, John 14:1-6. Jesus wants to have a relationship with you!

[@PatrickSteil]

Jesus also wants us to be unified as a worldwide family - The Church - that's why he had Disciples and told them to GO to all nations, teaching and preaching - and they did and for 300+ years, the Church grew without John 3:16 existing. They taught what it meant to be his followers, by praying, sharing in the Eucharist, reading Scripture and being a community. They established the Authority of the Church so that we would all be unified.

[@blockrokinbeats]

So if you are biblical authoritative why not follow the church as instructed or told in bible. Jesus tells and shows us how. I read it and ask why is not structured like this and where does a pastor get their authority to preach. Those are my questions. Not trying to argue just asking a question.

[@Believe_on_the_LordJESUSChrist]

can you help me understand; why do you feel a need to be called or labeled anything other than just Christian , why do you identify yourself as "baptist" , for what reason , if you are Christian, then why not just say you are a Christian?

[@bobsellers4565]

I am a born again Christian.....yes I attend a baptist church but the Bible is the true source of God....I dont necessarily call myself a baptist it is just the denomination i associate with the most......Everything is not perfect regardless of denomination only belief in the on true God as your lord and Savior......

[@maungomoswang1540]

Amen..the best comment ever

[@edwardlongfellow5819]

the narrator speaks of the authority of scripture but surely scripture with found errors or contradictions should not be described as authoritative?

[@kurangnewme4107]

No matter what church are you belong to unless the holy spirit is guide us,

[@Victoria-te2de]

Taking too long b4 details.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

We should All believe the same thing,there is One Truth.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

Many Say JESUS is GOD, not the son of GOD....this has had me sick with worry ,if Anyone wants to answer.

[@lukasg9031]

Wdym he’s not the son of God. Jesus is the son of God though... 1john 5:20 and John 3:16 for example prove Jesus is the son of God

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

@@lukasg9031 There are scriptures such as first few chapters of Hebrews, JESUS is GOD, Watch Whaddo you meme ( JESUS is not GOD) on KZbin he gives scriptures and I've been reading first few chapters of Hebrews. JESUS is referred to GOD. Please watch this video and these Scriptures and tell me what you think.

[@lukasg9031]

@@Corinthians--ek4kt we can all agree Jesus is God. But why do you deny Jesus being the son of God? It’s very clearly stated in the bible.

[@Corinthians--ek4kt]

@@lukasg9031 Yes,True I meant I was taught JESUS is Son of GOD ,not GOD.

[@Allensmom20]

I know what makes us Baptist I have one question what is a Missionary Baptist church

[@henreeeef3214]

I don't know.......In my entire life, living all around the usa, not once has a Baptist approached me at my home or elsewhere with the Kingdom message. And neither has any of my large family across the usa have had a Baptist ever approach them. In a span of many decades.

[@Allensmom20]

The Baptist churches I've been apart of had open air preaching, door to door soul wining, VBS and, church camp. We had our going programs teaching hundreds with many saved and Baptized oru church had received some of our riders to our Christian school no charge and also sent them to Bible College.

[@WaterMelon-Cat]

Ironic that Baptists who literally named themselves after baptism and John the Baptist only view baptism as symbolic

[@marioacma7876]

give aproof or evidence that the baptist church is founded by Jesus Chtist w/verse.

[@AlexLaa]

Hmm the first church founded by Jesus Christ has gone in many different directions these days, would you agree? If not for Jesus we wouldnt have any of the Christian churches. Looks like the first church was what is now called the Catholic Church. Popes have totally misled the church and no wonder that other denominations had to start forming. Yes, some of them understand the bible differently to others that’s why new ones kept forming. Would love to hear anyone else’s opinion though! God bless!!

[@thomasfx3190]

Eh…and without example the church reformed itself by the council of Nicaea, the council of Trent, the anti reformation and on and on and 2000 years later the Catholic Church is the biggest church in the world, and we are people of all colors and shapes & sizes, in my experience the Baptist church has white churches and black churches, and nothing in between, I don’t recall the Bible saying anything about the pros of excluding black people, so where did ya get that?

[@Manuel-tg4hm]

Do you believe it’s ok to drink an alcoholic beverage? Not drink to drunkenness but just enjoy (A) beer or glass of wine?

[@nathanp5711]

It probably fits within individual soul liberty to decide in faith if (appropriately) drinking alcohol is okay for you. There is no law against it in the Bible, which is your main authority in making this decision. However your conscience is another guide. If your conscience is informed by reading the Bible and the Holy Spirit, and you still come away with a genuine conviction why you shouldn't drink (perhaps like because of an alcoholic parent) then Roman's 14:23 says it would be a sin to drink if you think God doesn't want you to. I apologize though @codymanuel because I'm not a Baptist myself.

[@bobsellers4565]

If you are hindering someone else such as someone who is trying to correct his drinking problem then yes. If you get to the point of drunkeness then yes also

[@hebrewrld]

As a Christian. I follow Christ as it states in Acts the first Christian’s were the disciples. Now anyone can say they’re a Christian that doesn’t mean THEY ARE lol. There’s more to say but no where in the Bible does it say to be a baptist and Roger Williams, just like other founders of denominations sounds like the following man.

[@clemkidadittlehopper8966]

KJV, 1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

[@hopelove897]

Do baptist believe Jesus is God? One of my buddies said he's been going to the Baptist church for years but they've told him Jesus is not God

[@DJHarryMedia]

If they are teaching that Jesus is not God, it is teaching false doctrine and not truly a Baptist church. One of the foundational fundamentals of the faith is the deity of Christ.

[@bobsellers4565]

I will be honest a do believe in the trinity even though the word is not in the bible. It is still a hard concept to understand but I hope one day in heaven it will be completely revealed to me

[@hopelove897]

@@bobsellers4565 Well my guy you better do more research so if someone comes to tell you otherwise you'll not be easily deceived. The word "trinity" is not in the Bible. But the early and now christians came to believe in this concept because is the only way you can make sense of the gospels and Jesus. You see, Jesus very clearly claimed to be God in the gospels, multiple times, but He also spoke with God the Father, and Jesus claimed that He and the Father are one. That whatever the Father does, the Son also does. Jesus also spoke of the Holy Spirit and said that whatever blasphemy is said against the Son it will be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. Paul also equates the Holy Spirit along with Jesus and God the Father in his letters. Only God can carry the burden of everyone's sins, past and future, and be able to forgive by shedding His own blood. Thats why Jesus died. When Thomas saw Jesus resurrected, he kneeled down and said: " My Lord and My God" What did Jesus say? "Because you have seen me you have believed, blessed are those who haven't seen yet believe." There are multiple other passages I can look up. But you have to be ready to defend your faith, as it said on the letter of Petter. Stay safe

[@monyettedrew3692]

What about the tradition of Christmas and Easter? You say Baptist has biblical authority over everything they do . Christmas and Easter is not mentioned in the Bible. Both holidays foundation is pagan traditions. Why do Baptist celebrate both holidays?

[@DJHarryMedia]

monyette Drew Hey....celebrating the birth of the Savior is the central theme of Christmas and celebrating the resurrection of Christ is the theme of Easter. These are inherently Biblical themes. The specific days (as in calendar) clearly are not identified in Scripture. That’s why we don’t worship the days as sacred or holy.

[@monyettedrew3692]

DJ Harry I know that but my stance is it’s still a tradition of the world that was past down and changed generations to generations. December 25 is the sun god pagan birthday they use to celebrate in other parts of the world.. Easter is really a fertility holiday to celebrate Ishtar the Babylonian goddess of fertility . So the symbols from each holiday then reflects what they used today’s world like the Christmas tree and the Easter egg. My point is even if we don’t consider it to be holy why do people celebrate it if it’s not of the Bible. Even the Bible talks about in Jeremiah chapter 7 through 10 has descriptions of these holidays. All humans did was just change it to justify why a reason to celebrate it.or in the Catholic Church stance when it empire was first being built when trying to get people to consolidate into Christianity they took pagan traditions in just stamp bible description unto it to get people to into Christianity .Is it right though? Then there’s Colossians 2:8.

[@8wayz]

@@monyettedrew3692 thank you for putting this out there. I agree. He wont respond to this. But im glad you made this comment.

[@lukasg9031]

@@monyettedrew3692 you have to realize yes the bible doesn’t say to celebrate Jesus birth but the bible doesn’t speak against it. I too have done my research on Christmas and we Christians are not celebrating the tree, Santa, presents or even the day (25th). We are simply celebrating Jesus birth. We can celebrate any day Jesus birth. It’s just the tradition to do it on the 25th or in my case the 24th.

[@stevenland8116]

I was raised Baptist and still identify as Baptist by not out of pagintry or tradition like a Pharisee. I am Baptist because when I have gone to any Baptist Church the gospel is spoken and people's souls are saved and believers are being baptized after professing a relationship with Christ, but I do agree I think we should stop celebrating Christmas it's forbidden. We should not join the rest of the world in mixing Christianity with paganism at all. what I've learned is until Jesus returns the church will be ran by sinners. No church is perfect but at least the Baptist Church will still preach about sin and salvation but yes celebrating Christmas is a sin. We should always obey the Bible not worldly tradition, but I still recommend a king James only Baptist Church

[@sethtaylor4706]

The word Christian should not be a broad term. There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. We cannot accept anything other than what is boldly proclaimed in the New Testament to model the Church after. Christians are part of The Lord’s Church and should only be limited to his Church. This definitely makes the term limited. No follower of a man made doctrine should consider themselves a Christian. Interesting video though, I appreciate it.

[@lukasg9031]

Hello I have a question. How do Baptist’s know what is the right interpretation of certain doctrines?

[@zachp7603]

Let the Bible interpret itself. Yes it is easier than you think once you find a good Bible teacher. I found the best Bible based teachers and believers are found in independent Baptist churches by far. All others mix and match to suit themselves.

[@lukasg9031]

@@zachp7603 but how do you let the bible interpret itself?

[@clickmeforcovidtruth8168]

@@lukasg9031 basically whatever it says follow it.

[@lukasg9031]

@@clickmeforcovidtruth8168 ok so how do you interpret John 6 with communion? Is it a symbol or literal? If it was that easy why do we have so many different interpretations and views on core topics like these?

[@clickmeforcovidtruth8168]

@@lukasg9031 I think it's the spirit which is fed more than the body. The KJV says litteral.

[@jimdaniel2830]

Here’s something else that political church people do, they start telling us about all the things other religions do that are wrong and let me just put it succinctly if Mercedes-Benz claims that their cars are better than BMWs I have to do my due diligence and find out that makes me go dabble and investigate other religions if you just let the words of Jesus stand without all the politics the world might be a different place

[@maungomoswang1540]

They not saying much about old testament which is part of the bible as well as representation of Gods greatness..we have so much to put up with in this life, the old testament could be a good place to start if you come to Africa and would want to give people a genuine reason to quit what they have trusted since forever. Highlight that God cares, that He isn't changing, that He does major things. Teach the word without reservation

[@monicadhaliwal1791]

Thank You Jesus for Paying for All my Sins Thank You Jesus for Shedding Every Last Drop of Your Perfect Redeeming Innocent Blood For The Forgiveness Full Remission of All my Sins Thank You Jesus for Dying in my place on The Cross To Pay for All my Sins as The Perfect Sacrifice because You have No Sin Thank You for Being Buried Thank You Jesus for Coming Back ALIVE 3 Days After Your Death because You Are The Son of God and God At The Same Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE You Heavenly Father ABBA I LOVE You Jesus I LOVE You Holy Spirit Not 3 Different Gods but The 1 The Only True Living GOD Most High Revealed to us in 3 Ways ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomasfolio4357]

I've read the Bible a few times, fully several times after I became Catholic. Since Protestantism is based on Proof Texts, and not the Bible in context. Never saw the thing you rail against as the only necessary component to salvation. I did see in the Bible where we needed to be Baptized unto the remission of sins. I also saw in the Bible that we must submit ourselves to the Authority of those St. Paul and the Apostles laid their hands on, as they were fellow laborers in the Vineyard. I read that Jesus laid hands on the Apostles and breathed on them, telling them who's sins they forgave were forgiven. I read that we are to go unto the entire world preaching Christ Jesus to every creature. I read that Paul calls himself the Spiritual Father of those in his charge, and in the NT that Abraham is called our Father Abraham. I read nowhere the commandment to write and publish a book, Paul tells us to take regard to what he has taught be it by letter or word, but not to copy print and distribute it. Nor does he tell us, or can I find any list of which writings are Scripture and which are not. Jesus says in the original Greek, unless you chew on my body and drink my blood, you will have no life within you. Then there is the passage at the Last Supper usually mistranslated as "Do this in Memorion of Me." But the Greek uses the term Anmensis, which any Jew who celebrated the Pasch would recognize as Jews who celebrated the ritual were instructed that to do so was to no longer say, "This is what God did for my forefathers," But he can now say, "This is what God has done for me." By participating in the rite, God has brought him out of Egypt, he has made a past event present. In the same way that Jesus makes the Last Supper and the Crucifixion present when a man He shared his priesthood with fulfills his Anmensis by offering the same sacrifice in a different manner. The Bible is very important and Inspired by God, but we are told even the Devil can quote it. (it does not say so, but I'll assume he does it using Proof Texts and out of context.) I can go on, but I think you get the picture.

[@PatrickSteil]

Amen, Amen and Amen Thomas! I have recently reverted back to the Catholic Church from the Methodist Church. I never grew as much in the Methodist Church as I have in the past 6 months of the Catholic Church. It is all so wonderful! All great points in your comment. It's like the Sola Scripura crowd forgot to actually read the Scriptura! :)

[@thomasfolio4357]

@@PatrickSteil They read it, but as folks like Marcus Grodi and his guests who are mainly former Protestant ministers say over and over, "That passage was never in my KJV Bible, and then after I read about the Early Church and how they quoted the scriptures, supporting the Catholic Faith is the same as the Early Church,,, I went back and there is was in King James English."

[@PatrickSteil]

@@thomasfolio4357 Exactly... I think that depending on the person, the Eucharist and the NEED for an Authoritative Church are the two biggest light bulbs that a Protestant might have to get them to consider if the Catholic Church is the True Church.

[@thomasfolio4357]

@@PatrickSteil As I think Catholics will agree, Authoritative is taken by many Protestants as a Church which dictates to them rather than the Authority Christ gave the Apostles to accomplish His will, and teach in His name. In the ancient world a to know a person's name is to have his power or his authority. So when the Apostles and their successors act with Christ's authority, they do so to uphold and protect sound doctrine, not to invent or change it. They are restricted to what they were given. As John Henry Cardinal Newman discovered when he was still a Protestant and was trying to find a magic bullet to bring down the "False" teachings of the Catholic Church, (and later became his book, "On the Development of Doctrine" the Church did not invent doctrines, but over the centuries as she pondered the Sacred Scriptures, became more deeply immersed in how wonderful God's Grace and His Love for us is. We see the same thing in the Scriptures, our Lord preaches to the multitude, then afterward He goes into the mountainside with His closest Disciples and explains more deeply the message He had just taught. The Gospel does not tell us what He said to them in that private teaching, but they pondered and understood it, not as a secret doctrine, but to help them guide the Church after our Lord had ascended into heaven, and the authority to teach and govern the Church was given to them. Without that Authority, we see the everyday fraction of the Body of Christ in the growing number of Protestant Churches that start up each day and those that wither and die out,

[@DJHarryMedia]

Thanks for the lengthy response. However, you didn’t address any specific doctrine that I mentioned in the video. Since you are Catholic, there would be many things from the Scriptures we would agree on. What specifically do you disagree with in my explanation of our doctrinal positions?

[@aquillafleetwood4209]

Mark 16: 15-16 Acts 2: 38 Acts 22: 16 1st Peter 3: 20-21 Romans chapter six.... Obey all scriptures...

[@DJHarryMedia]

Baptism has never been part of salvation but was linked to identification as a believer in the NT. The few verses you chose are only used to teach baptismal regeneration because the English translation and word order creates the illusion that baptism is linked to salvation. When studied and understood in context, non of them teach that false doctrine. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Nothing more. Nothing less.

[@aquillafleetwood4209]

@@DJHarryMedia 1st. Peter 3: 20-21..... You do greatly make an error! Why do you think the Priest washed in the Great Brazen Basin before entering the Holy Place under the Law of Moses (Type of the church)???

[@aquillafleetwood4209]

@@DJHarryMedia Show where...."Faith Alone"...or "Grace Alone" is written in scripture! "Not by Faith only" is in scripture!

[@DJHarryMedia]

@@aquillafleetwood4209 For by grace are you saved through faith. And that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God. Not of works lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9. Salvation is by grace through faith plus nothing...no works. That's what is says. Why? Because then we could boast that we did something to earn salvation. If baptism is a necessary step to receive salvation, then you did something to earn it. Your obedience to be baptized earned your salvation. The Scriptures declare that is is by faith we receive the gift of salvation..not by or through any works of the flesh. Romans 3:28 Galatians 3:26 Galatians 3:24 Romans 3:22 Galatians 2:16 Romans 10:17 I Peter 1:5

[@SARCknight]

I find it weird you say neither government nor the church hinder each other. However, due to covid19 churches have been shut down.

[@rsar61]

Yes and not to mention that 68+ million American babies have been murder since 19 73 with absolute impunity; government was established by God; God doesn't want the church to be separate from government; that's the very reason why 70 million babies have been murder with impunity ; And why prayer was removed from the schools in the 60's; the church willfully gave Satan free regins in America; no we can even watch public broadcast TV without everything being sexualised the church has failed God in these areas! Churches were closed in California; a judge ordered thst strip clubs could be opened but Church was to be remained closed; in Nevada Churches were closed while casinos were opened; Again God never intended the church to stay out of the government NEVER

[@richardbradley1532]

@@rsar61 government was established by God? Where?

[@jamescook5617]

He is describing what should be, not what actually is. Sadly our Baptist churches have largely failed to defy tyrants in the government who illegally called for the suspension of church services. Too long we have adopted a ridiculous and largely unqualified adherence to governmental mandates based on a sophist interpretation of Roman's 13. This same apathy towards correcting government is what has kept us from taking direct physical action to oppose wicked people murdering innocents in our midst. The church could have stood up, instead we hide behind Romans 13 and convenient interpretations for cowardice and inaction.

[@wfleming537]

Thanks for the video this was interesting...as a Catholic I was surprised by how much we have in common. I had some misconceptions about Baptists and with all due respect it appears you may have some about Catholicism I think we agree on far more than either of us realize.

[@DJHarryMedia]

Thanks for your reply! You are right...there is a lot that we would have in common. I would be interested as to the parts that I am incorrect as to Catholic doctrine and teaching. I am not by any means a expert on other perspectives/religions. I would love to get your thoughts! Thanks again! DJ

[@jaketaylor2923]

DJ Harry confession doesn’t absolve you of your sin god alone does. Catholics don’t believe the priest forgives you. Also idk if you meant it this way but Catholics don’t believe the Eucharist is the cause for the forgiveness of sin. The Eucharist is the real presence of the lord the literal flesh and blood meant to sustain you and bring you closer to God. It sustains your faith

[@carlospadron488]

@@jaketaylor2923 sorry Taylor the mother church wont take you to the Father.

[@patientdD420]

Hi i was christened at 2 years old and raised in a roman Catholic Church. Until 6yrs ago I walked into a evangelical church and was stunned with the teaching of the gospels. This doesn't happen in the Catholic Church it's the same every week. Almost like they are hiding the true words of the gospels because this would put them to shame. I believe Jesus is my saviour and I am born again in christ and a priest cannot absolve us of sins, it clearly says in the gospels that only through christ may we come to the father. And we must ask for that and repent. Then getting baptised as a symbol of being born again. Iam hoping to get baptised soon, God willing. I hope I am not offending you as I am still learning and always will be. God bless you 🙏 🕊️

[@wfleming537]

@@patientdD420 The Catholic Church does not teach that priests absolve anyone of sin, it sounds like someone taught you some things that weren't true.

[@PatrickSteil]

Hello Pastor DJ. I am searching for truth. I have learned about what Sacred Tradition is in the Catholic Church. You said that the biggest focus is for you to lean God’s word instead of the “traditions of men”. But doesn’t every denomination do this? I assume you preach every Sunday to share with your congregation what you believe God is telling you about scripture X. Aren’t you asking them to listen and consider your “tradition” you are teaching them? How do you know if what you are teaching is the Truth according to God? This was my problem in the Methodist church I left. I was a youth pastor. I was teaching them what I thought was the truth but anyone could have come and challenged me at any time with another version of the Truth. I finally realized there has to be some trusted “authority” to help us interpret based on the very best minds and theologians, etc. Why would I as someone who studies the Word for a few hours a week think that I can teach better than the tradition of what the church holds as truth for 2000 years. I am not trying to be antagonistic. I truly want to know if I could find Truth at a Baptist church and why I could find it better there than at a Catholic Church? Thanks and God Bless your ministry regardless :)

[@josephhall790]

My beloved friends and neighbors. Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. He is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Read Mathew 28:19. According to Acts 2:38, after you Repent of your sins, you then are baptuzed in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of those sins, and the receive the Holy Ghost and you know you received this when you speak in tongues as the Spirit gives you the utterance. The Holy Ghost is Jesus Christ IN YOU. WE ALL NEED AND MUST RECEIVE THIS BECAUSE THIS IS THE POWER TO WITNESS AND DO THE WORKS OF JEDUS IN THE EARTH! John the Baptist told the people to believe on Jesus because He would baptize them with the Holy Ghost and Fire. You can't worship God in Spirit and truth without the Holy Ghost. If you can, please tell me how. Baptism in water is being buried with Christ. Death is repentance, water baptism is burial and receiving the Holy Ghost is the completion of being born again of the water snd the Spirit. Praise God!

[@josephhall790]

Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no man cometh to the Father but by me. Jesus is the authority. He is the I AM. He said before Abraham was I AM. He was the God that spoke to Moses in the burning bush. He is the God of the old and the new covenants. He is God manifested in the flesh. Jesus is my Heavenly Father. He was the sacrifice for my sins and He is my comforter who lead and guides me into ALL TRUTH. Let God be true and every man a liar. Man and the devil lies, but, not God; He will not and cannot lie! The devil believes in one God and trembles! Read it in James. He wants people to believe in a trinity. Not me. Oh no. Not now or never! The first commandment is Hear o Israel, the Lord our God is ONE. You can join all the organizations you want and before God you will never receive salvation. One church. One Lord, one fsith, one baptism. You Must be born AGAIN. WHATEVER YOU CLAIM TO BE, IF YOU HAVEN'T OBEYED ACTS 2:38, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN BORN AGAIN. I'm not being unkind. I love you with His love. When you love you tell the truth. The truth is what makes us free. If you'll obey Acts 2:38 you will be a new creature. Old things pass away, and all things become new. It's true!

[@PatrickSteil]

@@josephhall790 I agree with everything you said. And for my 30+ year walk with God I believed the same but then I figured out something was missing. In the Methodist church (and the same can be said for all Protestant churches) there is not One Truth in One God. If there are 12 million members in the Methodist church there are 12 million personal interpretations of “the truth”. That church is about to split over the questions whether or not to allow homosexual marriage and homosexual pastors. The church is not setup or designed or even desires to get to God’s Truth on how they should decide this. They want unity but you can’t have unity based on everyone having a personal interpretation of the scripture. What they believe in is “my scripture” instead of “Holy Scripture”. The Catholic Church is the only church that is designed in its hierarchy and Sacred Tradition to determine the proper and historic interpretation of what the Holy Scripture says and protects it from changing based on what the culture of the day or country or any man’s interpretation might try to change it. I want to know that the Holy Scripture I am following has had the same Truth for 2000 years. If there is One God and One Truth there should only be One Church. Think of our witness in the World today. The World has lost its mind and is willing to believe all kinds of “truths”. And if you or I try to witness to them that they need to follow Gods truth they can turn to us and say “what version of the “truth” do you mean? The Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist, Presbyterian, etc, etc, etc,etc?????? No the only version of The Truth is in the One Church established by Jesus when he told Peter - you are Rock and on you I will build my church. Let me know if you want some book or videos to watch on this subject.

[@josephhall790]

@@PatrickSteil thank you Patrick for that disortation. As you will notice in the comments, I never mentioned a organization or denomination or personal belief. Matthew 16 gives the account of who Jesus is and who Peter is. All the apostles were Jewish, one God believers. When Peter told Jesus that He was the Christ, the Son (lamb, flesh) of the living God, Peter was saying, you are who we've been looking for, the ONE God of Israel. Jesus said to Peter, you're right. I'm going to build MY CHURCH on what you preach and teach. You know who I am and I know who you are. Luke 22:32 Jesus tells Peter to strengthen the brethren after he's been converted. That happened in the book of Acts. Read it for yourself. It's in THE BIBLE, THE BOOK. When Peter stood on the day of Pentecost, the crowd asked them what shall we do? The question reaches down to you and I today. It's the same answer as it was then. Acts chapter two and verse thirty eight. Read it. Read chapter 10. Read chapter 19. Read about apostle Paul's conversion. Read what he asked the Lord who He is. God spoke back and told Paul "I am Jesus". The catholic way was introduced in 325 a d by Constantine introducing the doctrine of the trinity. When a group of philosophers get together and decide for themselves who God is, the devil is right in the middle of it. God Himself tells us who He is. Read the book of James where the devil believes in one God and trembles. The trinity is a fabricated lie from the pits of hell. Satan, lucifer, the devil, created by God decided he would be like God, he was kicked out of Heaven with one third of the angels. These lying devils are out to deceive humanity into believing lies, not truth. The devil is a liar and the father of lies and the Bible says their is NO TRUTH IN HIM. The only God their is, is Jesus. Read 1 John 5:20 and tell me what it says. Romans 1: 27 tells us what God thinks of the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah. Their is no vote. It's settled. Read it Patrick, read it and believe it. As a matter of fact, check out everything I've written and prove it wrong scripturally from the word of God. I wish you would. Show me your church in the Bible. I showed you mine. One God, one faith, one baptism, one church, one head, one body, one heaven, one hell. When it all over here, it's Heaven or hell. Mathew 11:28-30. Read it. Read it. He is calling you to repentance. God wants to set you free. I take authority over every demonic spirit and loose the truth of Jesus Christ upon your life, in Jesus Name. The blood of Jesus is real today and forever!

[@PatrickSteil]

@@josephhall790 So if I accept what your are saying what church should I go to on Sunday morning?

[@crypto_games1692]

The bad thing about all this stuff with differential denominations is we are suppose to be one in the body of Christ I like non denomination because the divisions and things fought over is ridiculous people get mad etc Christ does not want that as long as all key points of gospel is preached and believed that’s all that matters and that we all will come to the truth that is Christ fighting about rapture etc is ridiculous I don’t want a man to guide me but Christ and his word in my life period l. And not the traditions of men I go to a baptist church but I’m not a member I belong to Christ

[@booishoois309]

21:53 god giving a sign about civil government

[@AntBearPig]

you forgot one of the most important things baptists believe, eternal security of the believer. otherwise good list.

[@brendanjobe6895]

I think you need to re-study Acts 17 and see if it was really the Thessalonians who were "more noble". The church of Christ believes all seven of those items, with the exception that we do not call them sacraments (because the Bible doesn't call them that). We also do not have a one-man pastor system. That's Catholicism - and there is always a plurality of elders in a congregation, if they have qualified men.

[@DJHarryMedia]

I misspoke in the video. It was the Bereans. I think I addressed that previously in the comments.

[@brendanjobe6895]

@@DJHarryMedia Probably. I found it interesting that the "distinctives" as a group are not unique to the Baptist church.

[@thomasthorson3699]

after watching this video I cannot believe how dogmatic the statement at 1:32 is... in essence its belief for the sake of belief. Pretty much saying "screw understanding the world around is through reason because we already have our conclusion in the first place." Belief for the sake of belief is literal dogma

[@hydrodudes5135]

It seems that you came here to find something to complain about. It’s not “belief for the sake of belief” it’s belief for the sake of salvation. Literally all of this is. It looks like you are choosing to misunderstand.

[@jamesreed5678]

I think the pastor in the video, and maybe Baptists in general, displays gross misunderstanding of the verse he quotes, Col 2:8. The verse has nothing to do with rejecting traditions for the sake of rejecting traditions. Which is a stupid thing to try and a an impossible thing to do, anyway.

[@judesangma3583]

DJ brother rethink what you are studying 😊😊😊😊

[@jimlewis1400]

People from Thessalonica are called Thessalonians.

[@josephhall790]

If you are truly baptist, you would go to the book of Acts 1:8 and Acts 2:37-42. Also read Acts 10. Where the gentiles received the same thing as they did in the beginning. If you don't do this, you are missing the mark. Try this and you will know the truth and you will be set free. I know. My church is in the Bible. IS YOURS. PLEASE SHOW ME WHERE YOURS IS! PLEASE!

[@DJHarryMedia]

I think I covered the topic more broadly....and there are multiple follow up videos that help fill in the gaps.

[@larrycamsit938]

The church will not save you brother, Only Jesus, Many churches today are invaded by satan, he is using false teacher.watch and Pray.

[@bobsellers4565]

There are people that are not able to attend church for one reason of another but the church will not save you....Only the belief in God and accepting Jesus as your savior.

[@UncleWally3]

Based on what is being preached from many pulpits and from multiple other sources, am I correct to assume what Baptists believe in above all is Donald Trump?

[@raybraga5742]

The word baptist! What that means

[@judesangma3583]

Sola scriptura is really a big problem even for the baptist themselves