“What Makes Us Different?”

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, and
holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the
praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his
marvelous light. ” I Peter 2.9

Bible-believing Baptists have a unique history from the
time of our Lord. There are peculiar characteristics that set us
apart from all other religions. First, we believe the
fundamentals of the New Testament. These include the
Godhead of the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the virgin birth, His
sinless life, vicarious crucifixion, bodily resurrection and
soon second coming. These are bedrock beliefs of Baptists.

The pivotal factor is the absolute authority of the Holy
Bible. All other religions and denominations use other
authorities, such as, tradition, by-laws, extra-biblical
revelation, etc. Many churches claim they use only the Bible,
but on further examination, their traditions and other writings
desire to change its words. If a church uses any other book
besides the Authorized King James Bible in English, they are
using a flawed book with many errors. There are no mistakes
in God’s preserved Word (see II Tim. 3:16 & 4:2-3). We
thankfully have a perfect Book to preach. Psalm 12:6-7 is a
grand promise and Revelation 22:18-19 is a stern warning.

I believe the A.V. 1611, King James Bible is God’s Word
for the English- speaking people of the world! Plain enough?
-C.S.

Prepared by Roger Fulk, from the “Baptist Bread” September 25, 2024 devotional by author CHRIS STAUB, Pastor, Silvery Lane Baptist Church, Dearborn Hts. MI. With permission from Tim Green, editor The Baptist Bread – (2) Facebook

2 Timothy 3:16-4:4 King James Version

¹⁶ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

² Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

³ For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

⁴ And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.