Baylor > Baptist 400
Celebrating 400 Years of Baptist Life
The origin of Baptists dates back to 1609, when English Separatists fled to Amsterdam seeking religious freedom. Their belief in the Bible as the authoritative Word of God; salvation as a personal, individual conversion; and baptism of believers led to years of persecution and struggle to survive. Today more than 43 million people around the world call themselves Baptists.
Over the next year Baylor will recognize and celebrate our Baptist heritage through a variety of conferences, lectures, exhibits and performances which you will find listed here.
Below are some articles in the Winter 2008 issue of Baylor Magazine which tell some of the story of Baptist history.
- The Baptist Story
- Baptist Distinctives
- Spreading The Gospel Message
- The Founding of Baylor
- Social Gospel to Political Influence
BAPTIST 400
