Baptist Theology

Baptist theology centers on the importance of personal faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that salvation is a gift from God received through grace. Baptists uphold the authority of the Bible as the sole guide for faith and practice. They advocate for believer’s baptism, meaning individuals should be baptized after they have made a conscious decision to follow Christ, rather than as infants. Additionally, many Baptists value the autonomy of local churches, the priesthood of all believers, and engage in evangelism and mission work. This theology reflects a commitment to individual conscience and communal worship within a scriptural framework.