| Learning the basics of the Baptist religion presented no challenge. Followers of the Baptist religion are members of Christian denomination and churches who subscribe to a theology of believer’s baptism, as opposed to baptism at infancy. Baptists believe that salvation is through faith alone, and Scripture alone as the rule of faith and practice. Baptists believe in the autonomy of the local church, and recognize two ministerial offices, pastors and deacons. Baptists practice baptism by immersing the follower into holy water, as
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