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.
