Showing posts with label Particular Baptist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Particular Baptist. Show all posts

Friday 29 June 2018

Why so many different Baptists?

Baptists Variance


The following is a little, general. There will be differences but for the most it holds good. In different countries where the viewers are there will be differences. I am not promoting Baptist theology but informing readers who might be interested. I would far rather be in dialogue about Kingdom stuff! So... add a comment.



Ana-Baptist


Originally the name given to a German "sect" which rose in 1521. They taught Adult/Believers Baptism as opposed to infant baptism. The term was used later for various sects with a similar view.

Closed Baptists


Branch of the Baptist Church which is exclusive in outlook and doubtful of inter-Church communication.

General Baptists


Branch of the Baptist Church which is Arminian in theology, general as distinct to "closed". Most English Churches are of this type.

Open Baptists


Generally "open" in reference to the communion table i.e. open to believers, as opposed to closed to non-members (Particular).

Particular Baptists


Branch of Church which is closed in membership and closed for communion i.e. the table is for members only.

Reformed Baptist


A branch of the Church which is strong on Calvinistic theology and reluctant to have inter-Church dialogue.

Seventh Day Baptists


Members of a sect founded by John James, who was executed in 1661. His preaching was strong on the second coming of Christ.



“Scotch" Baptists


Founded by McLean and Carmichael with a Glassite influence. Calvinistic with plural "Elders." None left in Scotland however a few similar Churches are found in Wales.

Scottish Baptists


Majority of Churches in Scotland would claim to be Scottish Baptists, "general" in outlook, "open" in Communion. Although not all are closed, membership tends to be closed I.e. membership for those who have been baptised as believers/adults.