Issue 6 Baptists

From a hodgepodge of dissenters arose one of the world's largest religious bodies.

How Baptists viewed the Lord's Supper

Introduction to this Baptist issue.

Fascinating facts about the Baptists

The Baptists were born out of a century of turmoil in England

Where did the Baptists come from? Why did their movement arise?

What Is a True Particular Visible Church? The Great Debate at Southwark Rejoined.

Believer's baptism by immersion was no insignificant step.

Who was who in the early Baptist movement.

John Bunyan, one of the most famous Baptists of them all.

The Baptist movement was born out of persecution and ridicule. Some key dates and events.

For many religious liberty means the opportunity to choose what form of religion one wants.

Five key convictions that have been essential to Baptists from their beginnings.

An identity crisis for Baptists.

John Smyth’s “Reader’s Epistle”

Fourteen men and women are baptized in a cold river on March 6th.

What were the earliest Baptist services like?

Grantham defends the Baptists.

Guilt by historical association with the radicals of Munster.

The full life of Baptist missionary William Carey.

An “Old Landmark Baptist” puts it on the line.

Readings to help you learn more about the Baptists.