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Chatom31.4708° N, 88.2667° WOpen map →TraditionSouthern Baptist ConventionAbout →
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Beliefs on file1114 positions
Statement of faithNot on file
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Showing 97 of 1114 positions across 18 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.
God & the Trinity54 positions
- Analogical LanguageAffirmsTradition defaultHuman language about God is analogical: true but never capturing God univocally as it captures creatures.Estimated, not verified
- Apophatic PriorityAffirmsTradition defaultWhat God is in himself is ultimately beyond human comprehension, so negative ("God is not...") statements are more reliable than positive ones.Estimated, not verified
Christ69 positions
- Assumed Fallen Human NatureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultChrist assumed a fully fallen human nature (subject to the effects of the Fall) in order to heal it from within.Estimated, not verified
- Assumed Unfallen Human NatureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist assumed an unfallen, sinless human nature, untouched by original sin/corruption.Estimated, not verified
Sin & the fall48 positions
- Adams Sin Brought Physical DeathStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPhysical death entered the human race as a consequence of Adam's sin; humans were not originally subject to death.Estimated, not verified
- All Sin Deserves Death EquallyStrongly affirmsTradition defaultEvery sin, however small, deserves God's condemnation/death: there is no class of sin that does not by nature merit it.Estimated, not verified
Salvation70 positions
- Active Obedience ImputedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist's lifelong law-keeping (his "active obedience"), not only his death, is imputed to the believer as their positive righteousness.Estimated, not verified
- Annihilationism Conditional ImmortalityStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe finally lost are ultimately destroyed/cease to exist rather than suffering everlasting conscious torment (annihilationism / conditional immortality).Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit64 positions
- All Gifts Continue TodayRejectsTradition defaultAll the spiritual gifts described in the New Testament, including the miraculous ones, continue and are normative for the church today.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Is Normal For BelieversStrongly affirmsTradition defaultSettled assurance of salvation is normal and to be expected for genuine believers in this life.Estimated, not verified
The Church77 positions
- Apostolic Succession Required For Valid MinistryStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA minister's ordination is only VALID if conferred by a bishop standing in apostolic succession.Estimated, not verified
- Apostolicity Is Doctrinal Not SuccessionalStrongly affirmsTradition defaultApostolicity consists primarily in fidelity to apostolic DOCTRINE, not in an unbroken chain of ordinations from the apostles.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances81 positions
- Age Of Accountability Before BaptismStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBaptism should wait until a person reaches an age of accountability and can repent and believe for themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Anointing For Healing PracticeLeans toward affirmingTradition defaultThe church should anoint the sick with oil and pray over them for healing (per James 5).Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy63 positions
- Altar Call InvitationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA public invitation/altar call inviting people to come forward to receive Christ or rededicate is a fitting close to worship.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Oriented ArchitectureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around an altar/holy table as its visual and theological focus.Estimated, not verified
- Being Slain In The SpiritStrongly rejectsTradition defaultManifestations like being "slain in the Spirit," holy laughter, or falling under God's power are genuine works of the Spirit in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Bowing And ProstrationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBowing, prostration, or full physical reverence before the altar, icons, or sacrament is fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Cessationism No Charismatic GiftsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe miraculous sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, healing) ceased with the apostolic age and have no place in worship today.Estimated, not verified
- Clergy Wear VestmentsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultClergy should wear distinctive liturgical vestments (alb, chasuble, stole, etc.) when leading worship.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Only SeasonallyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultCommunion seasons (a few solemn observances a year with extensive preparation) are the fitting pattern.Estimated, not verified
- Contemporary Worship Music EmbracedAffirmsTradition defaultContemporary worship music (CCM, praise-and-worship bands, modern choruses) is fitting and desirable for the gathered church.Estimated, not verified
- Daily Eucharist ValuedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultDaily celebration of the Eucharist/Mass is a good and valuable practice.Estimated, not verified
- Distinctive Lay Dress In WorshipRejectsTradition defaultThe laity should observe distinctive modest dress codes (plain clothing, no adornment) for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Eucharist Is The CenterStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe Eucharist/Lord's Supper is the central act and climax of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive A CappellaRejectsTradition defaultSinging in worship should be unaccompanied by musical instruments (a cappella only).Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive PsalmodyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultOnly the inspired Psalms (or canonical biblical songs) may be sung in worship: no uninspired hymns.Estimated, not verified
- Extemporaneous Prayer PreferredStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPublic prayer should be extemporaneous and from the heart rather than read from a book.Estimated, not verified
- Fasting Seasons ObservedRejectsTradition defaultAppointed fasting seasons (Lent, Orthodox fasts, Ember days) are a proper discipline of corporate worship life.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days For Saints And MaryStrongly rejectsTradition defaultFeast days honoring the Virgin Mary and the saints are a proper part of the worship calendar.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days Of Torah ObservedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe biblical feasts of the Hebrew calendar (Passover, Pentecost/Shavuot, Tabernacles) should be observed by Christians in worship.Estimated, not verified
- First Day Lords Day WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first day of the week (Sunday) is the proper day for Christian corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Fixed Liturgy RequiredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship should follow a fixed, prescribed liturgical order and set texts (a missal, prayer book, or Divine Liturgy).Estimated, not verified
- Head Covering Cultural Not BindingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe New Testament instruction on head coverings was culturally bound and not a binding rule for worship today.Estimated, not verified
- Healing Ministry In ServiceRejectsTradition defaultPraying for and expecting miraculous physical healing should be a regular feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Iconoclasm No ImagesAffirmsTradition defaultNo images or visual representations should be present in the worship space; worship is by word and sacrament alone.Estimated, not verified
- Icons VeneratedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIcons of Christ and the saints should be venerated (honored with bows, kisses, candles, incense) in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Incense In WorshipRejectsTradition defaultThe burning of incense is a fitting offering in corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Infrequent CommunionAffirmsTradition defaultCommunion is rightly observed occasionally (monthly, quarterly, or a few times a year) rather than weekly.Estimated, not verified
- Instruments PermittedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMusical instruments (organ, piano, guitars, drums, etc.) are a legitimate aid to congregational worship.Estimated, not verified
- Kneeling In WorshipRejectsTradition defaultKneeling is a fitting and proper posture for prayer and reception in corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Lectionary Governs ReadingsRejectsTradition defaultScripture readings in worship should follow an appointed lectionary cycle rather than the preacher's free choice.Estimated, not verified
- Liturgical Calendar ObservedRejectsTradition defaultThe church year (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and saints'/feast days) should structure the worship of the church.Estimated, not verified
- Men Uncovered HeadsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMen should worship with heads uncovered as a matter of reverence and biblical instruction.Estimated, not verified
- Only Christological Feasts KeptAffirmsTradition defaultOnly feasts directly commemorating events in Christ's life (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) are warranted; saints' days are not.Estimated, not verified
- Passing The PeaceStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA formal exchange of the peace (greeting one another with a sign of peace) is a fitting liturgical act.Estimated, not verified
- Plain Or No Clerical DressStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship leaders should dress plainly like the congregation, without special clerical garb.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Is The CenterStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe preaching/exposition of the Word is the central act and high point of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Optional Or MinimalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA sermon is not an essential element of worship and may be brief or omitted.Estimated, not verified
- Processions In WorshipRejectsTradition defaultLiturgical processions (with cross, gospel book, icons, or sacrament) are a proper element of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Prophecy In Corporate WorshipRejectsTradition defaultSpontaneous prophetic words may be spoken in the worship service as direct messages from God to the congregation.Estimated, not verified
- Pulpit Central ArchitectureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around a central, elevated pulpit as its focus.Estimated, not verified
- Reserved Sacrament FocusStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe reserved consecrated host (tabernacle/aumbry) is a proper focus of devotion in the worship space.Estimated, not verified
- Responsive Congregational DialogueRejectsTradition defaultWorship should include responsive/dialogical elements where the congregation speaks set responses to the minister.Estimated, not verified
- Sacred Liturgical Language PreferredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA fixed sacred or traditional liturgical language (Latin, Church Slavonic, Koine Greek, classical Syriac, Ge'ez) is fitting and preferable for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Second Commandment Forbids ImagesStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe second commandment forbids making any image of God or using images in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Central And LengthyStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA substantial, lengthy sermon (30+ minutes) is a normal and expected feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Should Be ExpositoryAffirmsTradition defaultThe sermon should be primarily an exposition of a biblical text rather than topical, exhortatory, or homiletic reflection.Estimated, not verified
- Set Written PrayersRejectsTradition defaultPrepared, written prayers (collects, the prayer book) are a proper and preferred form of corporate prayer.Estimated, not verified
- Seventh Day Sabbath BindingStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe seventh-day (Saturday) Sabbath remains binding and is the proper day of worship and rest.Estimated, not verified
- Sign Of The CrossRejectsTradition defaultMaking the sign of the cross is a fitting devotional gesture in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Singing Is Required ElementAffirmsTradition defaultCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Standing For Prayer And ReadingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultStanding is the fitting posture for prayer and for hearing the Gospel/Scripture read.Estimated, not verified
- Statues And Images ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultStatues, crucifixes, and religious images are proper aids to devotion in the place of worship.Estimated, not verified
- The Lords Prayer RecitedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Lord's Prayer should be recited corporately as a regular part of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tithes Offering As Worship ActStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe collection of tithes and offerings is itself an act of worship within the service.Estimated, not verified
- Tongues As Worship LanguageRejectsTradition defaultA private or corporate "prayer language" of tongues is a valid mode of addressing God in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tongues In Corporate WorshipRejectsTradition defaultSpeaking in tongues during the gathered worship service is a legitimate and welcome practice.Estimated, not verified
- Vernacular WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should be conducted in the everyday language of the people.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly CommunionRejectsTradition defaultThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.Estimated, not verified
- Women Head CoveringsRejectsTradition defaultWomen should wear head coverings (veils, hats, prayer caps) during corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Word And Sacrament BalancedRejectsTradition defaultWord and sacrament should be held in equal balance as the twin centers of every service.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Form IndifferentAffirmsTradition defaultThe outward form and style of worship is largely a matter of indifference (adiaphora) to be decided by culture, pastoral wisdom, or preference.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Governed By TraditionStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe received liturgical tradition of the church carries binding authority over the form of worship alongside (or beyond) explicit Scripture.Estimated, not verified
- Worship In Homes Or Small SettingsAffirmsTradition defaultWorship is fittingly conducted in homes or simple gatherings without a dedicated sacred building.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Is EvangelisticStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA primary purpose of the worship service is evangelism and calling outsiders to conversion.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Should Be Culturally AccessibleAffirmsTradition defaultWorship should be deliberately shaped to feel familiar and accessible to outsiders and the unchurched.Estimated, not verified
Last things32 positions
- A Literal Mark Of The Beast Is ComingAffirmsTradition defaultA literal future "mark of the beast" will be imposed as a condition of economic participation.Estimated, not verified
- All Will Finally Be SavedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIn the end all rational creatures will be reconciled to God and none will be finally lost (universal reconciliation/apokatastasis).Estimated, not verified
Scripture77 positions
- Authority Holy Tradition OrthodoxStrongly rejectsTradition defaultScripture is rightly read only within Holy Tradition: the Fathers, councils, liturgy, and consensus of the Church.Estimated, not verified
- Authority Magisterium InterpretsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe authentic interpretation of Scripture is entrusted to the Church's living teaching office (Magisterium), whose judgments bind the faithful.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science38 positions
- Adam Special Creation From DustStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first human was specially and directly created by God from the dust, not biologically descended from earlier hominins.Estimated, not verified
- Angels Created BeingsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAngels and other spiritual beings are part of God's created order, made by God.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics79 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMethods that can prevent implantation of an already-fertilized embryo (e.g., certain IUDs, emergency contraception) are morally equivalent to early abortion and impermissible.Estimated, not verified
- Abortion A Protected RightStrongly rejectsTradition defaultAccess to abortion is a fundamental right that should be legally protected.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage83 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
- Annulment Recognizes Invalid MarriageRejectsTradition defaultSome unions that appeared to be marriages were never valid marriages, and the church can rightly declare them null (annulment).Estimated, not verified
Society & politics54 positions
- Active Nonviolent Resistance ObligatoryAffirmsTradition defaultChristians should actively resist injustice through nonviolent means (protest, civil disobedience, noncooperation), not merely abstain from violence.Estimated, not verified
- Capital Punishment LegitimateAffirmsTradition defaultThe civil authority may rightly execute criminals for grave crimes.Estimated, not verified
Angelology Demonology64 positions
- Angelic Fall Caused By PrideAffirmsTradition defaultThe angels fell primarily through pride: refusing subjection to God / seeking to exalt themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Angelic Fall Predates Human FallAffirmsTradition defaultThe angelic rebellion occurred before the fall of humanity, and the serpent's temptation issued from an already-fallen angel.Estimated, not verified
Anthropology54 positions
- Body Essential To PersonStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe body is essential to being a complete human person, not an accidental or dispensable container for the soul.Estimated, not verified
- Body GoodStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe material human body is intrinsically good as created by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant Law Israel34 positions
- Abrahamic Covenant Foundational And OngoingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational and its promises remain operative for the people of God today.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Replaces Circumcision Covenant SignStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBaptism is the New Covenant counterpart to circumcision, marking entrance into the covenant community.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints73 positions
- All Believers Are SaintsStrongly affirmsTradition default"Saints" in the New Testament sense means all believers, not a special canonized class.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Relics Required Or ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIt is fitting (or required) that altars contain the relics of saints.Estimated, not verified
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