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believer's baptism
Walk into almost any church, and you’ll see much that is familiar. The differences aren’t as obvious, but over time, their impact is unmistakable. While there are a number of priorities that Baptist churches hold in common, two in particular distinguish them from other historic denominations. Understanding what they are and why Baptists hold to them provides a helpful framework for evaluating the church.
I was asked to debate baptism with a Christian Reformed pastor. As we talked back and forth for more than two hours, it was clear how much we shared in common but also how Christians from our traditions can often misunderstand each other on this issue.
Baptism is one of the few areas where churches still disagree—especially when it comes to infants. But the differences are smaller than many think. Here’s a simple explanation of where churches agree and why they sometimes baptize differently.
