Baptists/Baptists and Communion

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Expert: Rev. Robert Woods - 8/8/2005


Question
I was told that Baptists are not permitted to attend services where:
- Communion (non-Baptist rite) is celebrated
- That only services in a church building can be attended
- That Christmas is not celebrated unless it falls on a Sunday

I understand that there are different Baptist denominations, but does this make sense? Thank you for your time.


Answer
Blessings and thank you for your questions.

As a Baptist, I do not have a problem with any of these things.  I will celebrate communion in another church.  In fact, our church celebrates open communion, meaning anyone who believes in Jesus Christ is allowed to celebrate with us.  I believe you can worship God anywhere, not just in church buildings.  We celebrate Christmas and have Christmas services every year.

I hope this answers your questions. Blessings

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I am an Senior Pastor of Southminster Church in Louisville, KY. I have a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in Government/Pre-law. I have special expertise in Church versus State issues. I have done intensive study in Baptist Doctrine and Eschatology. I can answer questions about separation of church and state, christian involvement in politics, what is the Baptist view on abortion, or capital punishment, who is going to heaven or to hell, what are the differences between the churches, why do Baptist immerse people, when is Jesus going to return, what are the signs of the end of time, is the battle of Armageddon going to come soon, and more! I am also co-author of the Book: The End of Days The Warning ISBN-13: 9781424199808 Check out our web site at http://www.theendofdaysthewarning.com

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