Billy said:Back in the old days this was a commonly accepted principle of Baptist churches.
Why do the present crop of Independent Baptist reject Individual Soul Liberty? Is it really about controlling the flock?
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Billy
Billy said:B Biblical Authority
A Autonomy of the Local Church
P Priesthood of the Believer
T Two Ordinances
I Individual Soul Liberty
S Saved Church Membership
T Two Officers
S Separation of Church and State
Definition: Every individual, whether a believer or an unbeliever, has the liberty to choose what he believes is right in the religious realm. No one should be forced to assent to any belief against his will. Baptists have always opposed religious persecution. However, this liberty does not exempt one from responsibility to the Word of God or from accountability to God Himself.
Romans 14:5, 12; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Titus 1:9
Thanks,
Billy
Billy said:Back in the old days this was a commonly accepted principle of Baptist churches.
Why do the present crop of Independent Baptist reject Individual Soul Liberty? Is it really about controlling the flock?
Thanks,
Billy
Citadel of Truth said:Billy said:Back in the old days this was a commonly accepted principle of Baptist churches.
Why do the present crop of Independent Baptist reject Individual Soul Liberty? Is it really about controlling the flock?
Thanks,
Billy
Do you think soul liberty applies to belief or practice or both?
Can you believe anyway you want?
Can you live anyway you want?