Primitive, or Old School Baptists, split from other Baptists in 1832. Primitive Baptists could find no scriptural support for mission boards, Sunday Schools, and theological seminaries. Primitive Baptists believe their church is the first New Testament church, established by Jesus Christ, simple and free of the theology and practices later added by men.
Prominent primitive Baptist founders include Thomas Griffith, Joseph Stout, Thomas Pope, John Leland, Wilson Thompson, John Clark, Gilbert Beebe. Geography Churches are located primarily in the midwestern, southern, and western United States. Primitive Baptists have also established new churches in the Philippines, India, and Kenya.
Primitive Baptists Governing Body Primitive Baptists are organized in Associations, with each church independently governed under a congregational system. All baptized members may vote in the conference. Ministers are males chosen from the congregation and have the biblical title "Elder." In some churches, they are unpaid, while others provide support or a salary.
Elders are self-trained and do not attend seminaries. Sacred or Distinguishing Text The 1611 King James Version of the Bible is the only text this denomination uses. Primitive Baptists' Beliefs and Practices Primitives believe in total depravity, that is, only a predetermined act of God can bring a person to salvation and that the individual can do nothing to save him or herself.
Primitives hold to unconditional election, based "solely on the grace and mercy of God." Their belief in limited atonement, or particular redemption, set them apart, stating that "the Bible teaches that Christ died to save his elect only, a definite number of people who can never be lost." Their doctrine of irresistible grace teaches that God sends the Holy Spirit into the hearts of his chosen elect, which always results in new birth and salvation.
Finally, Primitive Baptists believe all elect will be saved, although some hold that even though the person does not persevere, they will still be saved (preserved). Primitives conduct simple worship services with preaching, praying, and a cappella singing. They have two ordinances: baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper, consisting of unleavened bread and wine and in some churches, feet washing.
Prominent primitive Baptist founders include Thomas Griffith, Joseph Stout, Thomas Pope, John Leland, Wilson Thompson, John Clark, Gilbert Beebe. Geography Churches are located primarily in the midwestern, southern, and western United States. Primitive Baptists have also established new churches in the Philippines, India, and Kenya.
Primitive Baptists Governing Body Primitive Baptists are organized in Associations, with each church independently governed under a congregational system. All baptized members may vote in the conference. Ministers are males chosen from the congregation and have the biblical title "Elder." In some churches, they are unpaid, while others provide support or a salary.
Elders are self-trained and do not attend seminaries. Sacred or Distinguishing Text The 1611 King James Version of the Bible is the only text this denomination uses. Primitive Baptists' Beliefs and Practices Primitives believe in total depravity, that is, only a predetermined act of God can bring a person to salvation and that the individual can do nothing to save him or herself.
Primitives hold to unconditional election, based "solely on the grace and mercy of God." Their belief in limited atonement, or particular redemption, set them apart, stating that "the Bible teaches that Christ died to save his elect only, a definite number of people who can never be lost." Their doctrine of irresistible grace teaches that God sends the Holy Spirit into the hearts of his chosen elect, which always results in new birth and salvation.
Finally, Primitive Baptists believe all elect will be saved, although some hold that even though the person does not persevere, they will still be saved (preserved). Primitives conduct simple worship services with preaching, praying, and a cappella singing. They have two ordinances: baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper, consisting of unleavened bread and wine and in some churches, feet washing.
Sources
• oldschoolbaptist.org
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