People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.
Evangelism & Missions / disagree
American Baptist
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Mainline Baptist, more progressive than SBC
- Founded
- 1907
- Headquarters
- Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA
- Membership
- 1.1 million members
- Key Documents
- We Are American Baptists, Statement of Concern
Theological Positions
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Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus is the only way to salvation.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus was born of a virgin.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
A person must be born again to be saved.
Salvation / stronglyAgree
Infant baptism removes original sin.
Salvation / stronglyDisagree
Purgatory exists as a place of purification after death.
Salvation / stronglyDisagree
Repentance is necessary for salvation.
Salvation / stronglyAgree
Writings and Documents
10 Facts About American Baptist
Bullet-point overview highlighting ten distinctive characteristics of American Baptists—believer's baptism, congregational autonomy, global mission, religious liberty, and cultural diversity.
Source: American Baptist Churches USA
View WritingPolicy Statements and Resolution
Archive of denominational policy statements and resolutions adopted by ABCUSA outlining positions on social, ethical, and church life issues.
Source: American Baptist Churches USA
View WritingWe Are American Baptists
Official identity statement outlining core theological convictions, mission priorities, and social witness of American Baptist Churches USA.
Source: We Are American Baptists Statement
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