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*''Saved, Baptized Church Membership'': Every member of a Baptist church must be saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have publicly proclaimed their faith through believer's baptism.  Baptism is always by immersion and is not administered to infants; it is restricted to those old enough to understand what is required for salvation.  However, Baptists oppose the doctrine of [[baptismal regeneration]] as is taught in some denominations.
 
*''Saved, Baptized Church Membership'': Every member of a Baptist church must be saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have publicly proclaimed their faith through believer's baptism.  Baptism is always by immersion and is not administered to infants; it is restricted to those old enough to understand what is required for salvation.  However, Baptists oppose the doctrine of [[baptismal regeneration]] as is taught in some denominations.
 
*''Two Offices'': Baptists believe there are two offices in the church, Pastor and Deacon.  The separate office of Elder is not recognized except in very rare instances; usually it is considered another term for Pastor.
 
*''Two Offices'': Baptists believe there are two offices in the church, Pastor and Deacon.  The separate office of Elder is not recognized except in very rare instances; usually it is considered another term for Pastor.
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*''Separation of Church and State'': God has established both government and the church. They fulfill two separate roles in society. The Church should not control the government, and likewise the government should not control the Church. This does not mean that individual Christians are prohibited from participating and influencing government toward righteousness, nor does it mean that the government cannot take actions consistent with its role in protecting the lives of citizens, provided it does so non-discriminately (such as determining that a building isn't a hazard to occupants).
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*''Separation of Church and State'': God has established both government and the church. They fulfill two separate roles in society. The Church should not control the government, and likewise the government should not control the Church. This does not mean that individual Christians are prohibited from participating and influencing government toward righteousness (as liberals attempt to define the phrase), nor does it mean that the government cannot take actions consistent with its role in protecting the lives of citizens, provided it does so non-discriminately (such as determining that a church building isn't a hazard to occupants).
    
== Baptist Music ==
 
== Baptist Music ==
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