Appendix 1: The 20 KJV Teachings of Jesus and the Apostles that Aligned with Today's Baptist Distinctives
One of the defining features of the Baptist denomination is its commitment to a set of core principles and beliefs, known as the "Baptist Distinctives." These include a commitment to the authority of scripture, the priesthood of all believers, the autonomy of the local church, and the centrality of baptism by immersion. In this appendix, we highlight 20 key teachings from the KJV Bible that align with these Baptist Distinctives.
The Authority of Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The Priesthood of All Believers - 1 Peter 2:9
The Autonomy of the Local Church - Acts 6:1-6
The Centrality of Baptism by Immersion - Romans 6:3-4
The Separation of Church and State - Matthew 22:21
The Importance of Evangelism - Mark 16:15
The Value of Discipleship - Matthew 28:19-20
The Role of Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13
The Importance of Fasting - Matthew 6:16-18
The Practice of Forgiveness - Matthew 18:21-22
The Love of Neighbor - Mark 12:31
The Love of Enemies - Matthew 5:44
The Importance of Humility - Matthew 18:1-4
The Need for Repentance - Luke 13:3
The Importance of Faith - Mark 11:22-24
The Call to Holiness - 1 Peter 1:15-16
The Promise of Eternal Life - John 3:16
The Importance of Unity - John 17:20-21
The Need for Perseverance - Hebrews 10:36-39
The Importance of Giving - 2 Corinthians 9:7
By highlighting these 20 teachings, we see how the Baptist Distinctives are rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles, and how they continue to shape the identity and mission of the Baptist denomination today.
Appendix 2: 10 KJV Verses of Baptist Leadership Beliefs
Leadership is a crucial component of any successful organization, and the Baptist denomination is no exception. In this appendix, we highlight 10 key verses from the KJV Bible that offer insights into what it means to be an effective leader, whether in the church or in other areas of life.
"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." - Matthew 23:11
"And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant." - Matthew 20:27
"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind." - 1 Peter 5:2
"Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:" - Exodus 18:21
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." - Mark 16:15
"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;" - Ephesians 5:1
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." - Matthew 28:18
"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;" - Ephesians 4:11
"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." - Acts 20:28
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12
By focusing on these 10 verses, we see how the Bible provides a framework for effective leadership, one that emphasizes service, truth, and faithfulness. These verses offer guidance to leaders in the Baptist denomination and beyond, as they seek to fulfill their responsibilities with wisdom, humility, and grace.
In writing this book, we consulted a variety of sources to ensure accuracy and completeness. Below is a list of the references used in the creation of this work:
The Holy Bible, King James Version
The Baptist Faith and Message (2000)
Historical Dictionary of the Baptists by William H. Brackney
Baptist History and Heritage Society
Baptist Press
The Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University
The American Baptist Historical Society
The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives
Baptist World Alliance
The Encyclopedia of Christianity by Erwin Fahlbusch and Geoffrey William Dorothy
Judeo-Christian Tradition - https://www.judeochristianity.org/
Biblical Archaeology Society - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/
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Christian Classics Ethereal Library - https://www.ccel.org/
The Church Fathers - https://www.churchfathers.org/
Christian History Institute - https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/
Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry - https://carm.org/
Early Christian Writings - https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/
The Jewish Virtual Library - https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/
Jewish Encyclopedia - http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/
Jewish History Sourcebook - https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/sjewish/jewish-hist.asp
Jewish Studies Source - https://www.ebsco.com/.../research.../jewish-studies-source
Dead Sea Scrolls - http://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/
The Nag Hammadi Library - http://gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html
The Gnostic Society Library - http://gnosis.org/library.html
The Internet Medieval Sourcebook - https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/sbook.asp
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The Baptist Standard - https://www.baptiststandard.com/
The Baptist Times - https://www.baptist.org.uk/.../220235/The_Baptist_Times.aspx
The Center for Baptist Studies - https://www.baptiststudies.org/
Baptist World Alliance - https://www.baptistworld.org/
American Baptist Churches USA - https://www.abc-usa.org/
Southern Baptist Convention - https://www.sbc.net/
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship - https://cbf.net/
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. - https://www.nationalbaptist.com/
North American Baptist Conference - https://nabconference.org/
European Baptist Federation - https://www.ebf.org/
Baptist Union of Great Britain - https://www.baptist.org.uk/
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec - https://baptist.ca/
Baptist General Association of Virginia - https://bgav.org/
Baptist General Convention of Texas - https://texasbaptists.org/
Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware - https://bcmd.org/
Baptist Press - https://www.baptistpress.com/
The Christian Index - https://christianindex.org/
Baptist News Global - https://baptistnews.com/
Baptist Standard Bearer, Inc. - https://www.baptiststandardbearer.org/
We are grateful for the contributions of these and other resources that helped us to better understand the history, beliefs, and practices of the Baptist faith.
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To God be the glory, in Jesus name, Amen.
Authored by: Charlie M. Saquian and Chatgpt Open AI
