(1) Contrast Baptism in: The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) and The Baptist Church. The first notable contrast between AMEC and Baptist regarding the Baptism Liturgy. AMEC described in Article # 17, is Baptism is not only a sign of profession, and a mark difference whereby Christian are distinguished from others that are not baptized; but it also is a sign of regeneration, or the new birth. The baptism of young children is to be retained in the church. two AMEC Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord, in the Gospel is, Baptism and the Lord Supper. Baptist beliefs about baptism and the Lord’s Supper differ from those of many other denominations. These differences are some of the ingredients in the distinctive Baptist recipe of beliefs and practices. Each
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The New Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches.
• (2) Here is an example of how the sources agree and differ
Agree:
(AMEC) and Baptist considered a rite of membership into the body of Christ the (church). Ministers as enjoined diligently to teach the people committed to their pastoral care the meaning and purpose of the Baptism of children and to urge them to present their children for Baptism at an early age. Another significant Contrast, Baptist declare baptism as an outward sign of an inward change. Comparing (AMEC and Baptist) both tradition require the practice of baptism to establish church membership. (AMEC): members who have been baptized by water and the Holy Spirit come to confess the faith, declare the promises, and accept the responsibilities of baptism. Differ: Baptist believe further explains, baptism can only be experienced but individuals (old enough) and sufficiently developed in conscience to confess individual belief. Baptism is robbed of its significance and power if it becomes mere ritual and associated with childhood sentiment. Mark
The New Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches.
• (2) Here is an example of how the sources agree and differ
Agree:
(AMEC) and Baptist considered a rite of membership into the body of Christ the (church). Ministers as enjoined diligently to teach the people committed to their pastoral care the meaning and purpose of the Baptism of children and to urge them to present their children for Baptism at an early age. Another significant Contrast, Baptist declare baptism as an outward sign of an inward change. Comparing (AMEC and Baptist) both tradition require the practice of baptism to establish church membership. (AMEC): members who have been baptized by water and the Holy Spirit come to confess the faith, declare the promises, and accept the responsibilities of baptism. Differ: Baptist believe further explains, baptism can only be experienced but individuals (old enough) and sufficiently developed in conscience to confess individual belief. Baptism is robbed of its significance and power if it becomes mere ritual and associated with childhood sentiment. Mark