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CENTER FOR FAITH + PRACTICE
Introduction to Baptist Distinctives
Dr. Larry Oats
BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES
Course Highlights
What does it mean to be a Baptist? Why are we Baptists? This abbreviated course is designed to give you a broad overview of the main biblical tenets that have united Baptists down through the centuries. Each video will explore one biblical distinctive that makes Baptists who they are.
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- AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE
- PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER
- SOUL LIBERTY
- SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
- TWO ORDINANCES
SPECIAL RATE
- $15 for 8 LESSONS
COURSE OVERVIEW
- EIGHT VIDEOS
- COMPREHENSION QUIZZES
- RECOMMENDED READINGS
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
- ONLINE ACCESS
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Dr. Larry Oats
This course is taught by Dr. Larry Oats, long-time resident theologian at MBU. From 2009-2019, he held the position of Dean of Maranatha Baptist Seminary. He currently teaches residential courses during the spring semester each year and spends the fall semester writing, traveling, preaching, and teaching.
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This course is part of Maranatha Baptist Bible Institute—providing Bible training that prepares you for a lifetime of ministry.
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