Baptist churches emphasize the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and believer's baptism by immersion. They stress personal conversion, local church autonomy, and local church self-governance. While Baptist churches vary in worship style and culture, they are part of the historic Protestant Christian tradition and affirm core Christian doctrines such as the Trinity and the gospel of grace.
Note: Individual churches, even within doctrinally sound denominations, may depart from biblical Christian teaching. Some denominations permit significant theological diversity, including differing views on the authority of Scripture, sexual morality, and church leadership. Visitors should carefully evaluate each church's beliefs and teachings before deciding on a church home.