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Southport Baptist Church
13266 Wilmot Rd.
(County C) |
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Southport Baptist Church
13266 Wilmot Rd.
(County C) |
"Let your light so
shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father
which is in heaven." Mt 5:16
Shining the light of the gospel into Southeastern
Wisconsin, Northeastern Illinois, and around the world.
Just What is a Baptist?
A
genuine Baptist is a person who adheres
to all of the following distinctives
which, interestingly enough, spell the word "BAPTISTS":
Biblical
Authority -
The Bible is the
final authority for the faith and practice of the church.
*
2 Tim 3:16-17
Autonomy
of the Local Church -
Each church is sovereign and cannot be controlled by a board, hierarchical
system or
another church
*
Acts 6:1-7
Priesthood
of believers -
Every believer
can go directly to God without human intercession.
*
Heb. 4:14-16
Two
Ordinances of the Local Church
=
Believer's Baptism and the Lord's Table.
Believer's Baptism -
A person is baptized by immersion after he places his faith in Jesus Christ.
* Acts 8:35-39
The
Lord's Table -
The Lord's
Table is a symbol of Christ’s broken body and shed blood.
* 1 Cor. 11:23-24
Individual
Soul Liberty -
Every individual has a right to interpret the
Bible for himself and believe that
interpretation.
*
Rom.
14:5-12
Saved,
baptized Church Membership -
Only saved, baptized individuals can join the local church.
*
1 Cor. 1:2
Two
Officers of the Local Church -
Pastor and Deacons.
*
1 Tim. 3:1-13
Separation
of Church and State -
There should not be any organic union of the church with the state.
*
Mat.
22:15-22;
*Rom 13:1-7
There should not be a state church or church state.