What Are The Doctrines In The Bible?

[Major]

11. The Doctrine of Baptism: Baptism is an outward act of obedience of an inward regeneration. It is not a part of the salvation experience.

12. The Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper: Also known as Communion or the Eucharist. Lord’s Supper is a symbolic meal instituted by Jesus Christ.

Major I transferred this from the Doctrines and Ordinances thread for reference.
Southern Baptists, and most Independant Baptists fulfill holy mandates known as ordinances of which there are two:
1. Water baptism
2. Lord's Supper.
Baptist ordinances are often mistakenly referred to as sacraments.

I was baptised in a creek... in 2009. I remember feeling that I had been cleansed from the last of curses from the Catholic Church.
Since then.... so many MARVELLOUS things have happened to me.

I haven't really added anything to this. I believe Baptism is straight forward... An outward sign of an inward Grace is how I have heard it described in the past.

As for Communion.... I am a bit confused as to how often and WHEN the protestant churches partake in this ordinance???
It seems for the most part to be randomly selected times through out the year.... and most often experienced during special church celebrations... near Christmas and for sure Easter.

You asked..........
"As for Communion.... I am a bit confused as to how often and WHEN the protestant churches partake in this ordinance???"

Baptist churches are what is called "Autonomous". That means they have the right to self government.

As such, each church makes the decision on an Indvidual basis. Some partake monthly but most do it on a quarterly basis.

As with most all things, if it is done too often, say weekly or even monthly, it tends to lose it real meaning and becomes a simple ritual.

 

[In Awe of Him]

13. The Doctrine of Prayer: Prayer is the means by which believers communicate with God, express their praise, and intercede for others.

Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer): "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forevermore.'"

1 Timothy 2:1: "I urge, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and expressions of gratitude be made for everyone.

James 5:16: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Colossians 4:2: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving."

Good morning Major ... As I looked through your list... I did not see the word Worship as a Doctrine and so logically... even though I would have separated prayer and worship as two distinct categories... I do believe Worship will joyfully co-exist with prayer.

I said the above because I am more of a WORSHIPPER than a PRAY(ER).... or I guess I should say... that I approach prayer in the context of understanding and believing that GOD will INTERVENE... and has always been INTERVENING = IT IS GOD'S NATURE and GREAT PLEASURE to ALWAYS be WORKING things out for GOOD.

And so... my position is NOT to petition Him as such... because that would suggest I am "bringing something to His ATTENTION" and asking Him to change it for the sake of WHAT I THINK is best.

I think of prayers for healing... and how the healing part seems to be the focus when in reality...God often works in SUFFERING to SANCTIFY and PURIFY a soul... as well as to STRENGTHEN FAITH.... and so... I will NEVER approach a prayer with a DEMAND or REQUEST to FIX the situation or CHANGE it. I simply bring a situation BEFORE Father and ask HIM to give the person or persons the necessary STRENGTH to endure what is before them.

Please hear me when I say... I am NOT in the least judging how people PRAY. Prayer is a most personal thing... and the bible does INDEED tell us to go to FATHER for ALL our needs... including healing. I guess I have simply FAR too often felt that many Christians approach GOD in a way that I simply cannot join with.

My heart is always THANKING GOD.... and my prayers are for STRENGTH to ENDURE.... STRENGTH and COURAGE to CHANGE and turn from attitudes that may not be pleasing to God.

For me... instead of asking Father for what I need.... Right off the bat... I stand on the promise that HE will supply me with all my needs... so... I never ask God for things.... I THANK HIM for the abundance of things I have on a daily basis.

What I do ask God for... is the strength to become more like Him.

I guess this is STYLE of prayer. I just know that I have OFTEN been very uncomfortable with how people pray and approach God.

 

[Major]

13. The Doctrine of Prayer: Prayer is the means by which believers communicate with God, express their praise, and intercede for others.

Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer): "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forevermore.'"

1 Timothy 2:1: "I urge, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and expressions of gratitude be made for everyone.

James 5:16: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Colossians 4:2: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving."

Good morning Major ... As I looked through your list... I did not see the word Worship as a Doctrine and so logically... even though I would have separated prayer and worship as two distinct categories... I do believe Worship will joyfully co-exist with prayer.

I said the above because I am more of a WORSHIPPER than a PRAY(ER).... or I guess I should say... that I approach prayer in the context of understanding and believing that GOD will INTERVENE... and has always been INTERVENING = IT IS GOD'S NATURE and GREAT PLEASURE to ALWAYS be WORKING things out for GOOD.

And so... my position is NOT to petition Him as such... because that would suggest I am "bringing something to His ATTENTION" and asking Him to change it for the sake of WHAT I THINK is best.

I think of prayers for healing... and how the healing part seems to be the focus when in reality...God often works in SUFFERING to SANCTIFY and PURIFY a soul... as well as to STRENGTHEN FAITH.... and so... I will NEVER approach a prayer with a DEMAND or REQUEST to FIX the situation or CHANGE it. I simply bring a situation BEFORE Father and ask HIM to give the person or persons the necessary STRENGTH to endure what is before them.

Please hear me when I say... I am NOT in the least judging how people PRAY. Prayer is a most personal thing... and the bible does INDEED tell us to go to FATHER for ALL our needs... including healing. I guess I have simply FAR too often felt that many Christians approach GOD in a way that I simply cannot join with.

My heart is always THANKING GOD.... and my prayers are for STRENGTH to ENDURE.... STRENGTH and COURAGE to CHANGE and turn from attitudes that may not be pleasing to God.

For me... instead of asking Father for what I need.... Right off the bat... I stand on the promise that HE will supply me with all my needs... so... I never ask God for things.... I THANK HIM for the abundance of things I have on a daily basis.

What I do ask God for... is the strength to become more like Him.

I guess this is STYLE of prayer. I just know that I have OFTEN been very uncomfortable with how people pray and approach God.

You are correct sister.

The church or person that does not operate under the biblical theology of worship is in danger of failing to give God glory and failing to offer worship that is pleasing to Him. Worship is as misunderstood a doctrine as any other within the church. Contrary to popular belief, worship does not begin and end with the singing portion of our church services. Worship is also not limited to bowing in reverence before God. To begin with, worship is determined by God Himself, not by our sincerity, pious feelings, or musical skill.

I am not a believer in "long" prayers.

Matthew 6:7-8.....
“And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”

 

[bobinfaith]

13. The Doctrine of Prayer: Prayer is the means by which believers communicate with God, express their praise, and intercede for others.

Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer): "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forevermore.'"

1 Timothy 2:1: "I urge, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions and expressions of gratitude be made for everyone.

James 5:16: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Colossians 4:2: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving."

Good morning Major ... As I looked through your list... I did not see the word Worship as a Doctrine and so logically... even though I would have separated prayer and worship as two distinct categories... I do believe Worship will joyfully co-exist with prayer.

I said the above because I am more of a WORSHIPPER than a PRAY(ER).... or I guess I should say... that I approach prayer in the context of understanding and believing that GOD will INTERVENE... and has always been INTERVENING = IT IS GOD'S NATURE and GREAT PLEASURE to ALWAYS be WORKING things out for GOOD.

And so... my position is NOT to petition Him as such... because that would suggest I am "bringing something to His ATTENTION" and asking Him to change it for the sake of WHAT I THINK is best.

I think of prayers for healing... and how the healing part seems to be the focus when in reality...God often works in SUFFERING to SANCTIFY and PURIFY a soul... as well as to STRENGTHEN FAITH.... and so... I will NEVER approach a prayer with a DEMAND or REQUEST to FIX the situation or CHANGE it. I simply bring a situation BEFORE Father and ask HIM to give the person or persons the necessary STRENGTH to endure what is before them.

Please hear me when I say... I am NOT in the least judging how people PRAY. Prayer is a most personal thing... and the bible does INDEED tell us to go to FATHER for ALL our needs... including healing. I guess I have simply FAR too often felt that many Christians approach GOD in a way that I simply cannot join with.

My heart is always THANKING GOD.... and my prayers are for STRENGTH to ENDURE.... STRENGTH and COURAGE to CHANGE and turn from attitudes that may not be pleasing to God.

For me... instead of asking Father for what I need.... Right off the bat... I stand on the promise that HE will supply me with all my needs... so... I never ask God for things.... I THANK HIM for the abundance of things I have on a daily basis.

What I do ask God for... is the strength to become more like Him.

I guess this is STYLE of prayer. I just know that I have OFTEN been very uncomfortable with how people pray and approach God.

You are correct sister.

The church or person that does not operate under the biblical theology of worship is in danger of failing to give God glory and failing to offer worship that is pleasing to Him. Worship is as misunderstood a doctrine as any other within the church. Contrary to popular belief, worship does not begin and end with the singing portion of our church services. Worship is also not limited to bowing in reverence before God. To begin with, worship is determined by God Himself, not by our sincerity, pious feelings, or musical skill. I am not a believer in "long" prayers. Matthew 6:7-8.....
“And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”

Major wrote: I am not a believer in "long" prayers.

That's why my wife doesn't allow me to pray before a meal in the restaurant. (Food will get cold!) lol!

Lots of learning information in this topic. Good stuff here.