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by MOTION on March 14th, 2004

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When and how was the Baptist religion founded?

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  • by wfbrad on March 27th, 2004

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    The original church was almost exactly the same as the current form of the Independent Fundamental Baptist church. That does not say all Baptist churches are of that pattern. The original church was founded in 30 a.d when Jesus started His ministry. The church was started when Jesus recruited Simon Peter to be his first disciple. To be like the first church you have to meet the description of it laid out in the New Testament.

    The name Baptist for the church came much later, when the Catholics came on the scene. The Christians who did not agree with Catholic doctrines were labeled with many names like Waldenses, Anabaptists, etc. They rejected the false doctrines being perpetrated by the Catholics and so were persecuted by them. The inquisitions, and the crusades of the middle ages were targeted at these groups. They rejected the popes, and the establishment of official government church,such as the church of England. They also vehemently opposed the methods of Baptism and who the catholics were baptising(infants and unbelievers) and the doctrine that Baptism was necessary for Salvation. They were strict followers of the Bible who would not accept any doctrine but Jesus'. This stand causes even today a deep resentment between the parties involved.

    John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

    John 15:20b ..., The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you;...

    Matthew 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

    We Baptists don't worry much about what the ecumenical churches think of us. Ecumenism is wrong and contrary to the Bible,so we follow this verse:

    Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

    That pretty much shoots down the "universal church" theory for me. The Baptist Church in its pure form, independant and fundamental, is the same church started by Jesus in 30 a.d., and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And now I'll take comfort from John 15:18, and let the howling commence from ecumenicals........

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    • Glad you removed some of your post.Keep working on your definition, you'll get it.God bless.

      musicalmom

      by musicalmom on March 10th, 2006

    • Great info

      Joshua Zambrano

      by Joshua Zambrano on February 9th, 2005

    • Waldenses and Anabatists had differing theologies must show continuity to support claim

      straubby

      by straubby on October 5th, 2005

    • The Baptist Church today is nothing like the church that Christ founded.

      innoway

      by innoway on March 4th, 2006

    • wfbrad: Amen, brother! Excellent answer. Speaking against the "church" of Rome is not a popular thing nowadays. I'm glad they're are still people who have the boldness and faith in God to do it!

      ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

      by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on May 12th, 2007

    • I feel the same way. I'm tried of hearing that the Catholic church was first! Maybe first for SATAN but not GOD. As for your statements here my great grandmother would say "Praise the LORD and pass the plate"

      Linda_G108

      by Linda_G108 on February 27th, 2011

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