Baptists are not Protestants Part 2

Summary

The sermon explains why Baptists are not Protestants, emphasizing that Baptists hold the Bible as the sole authority in doctrine and practice, rejecting creeds and traditions as binding. It highlights the Baptist belief in ordinances rather than sacraments, rejecting the idea that baptism or communion convey saving grace. The sermon also clarifies the Baptist understanding of the church as a local, called-out assembly of born-again, baptized believers, distinct from the universal, visible church concept held by Catholics and many Protestants. The key biblical foundation is Matthew 16, where Jesus declares He will build His church upon the rock of His identity as the Son of the living God.