Why are we Baptists?

IntroductionWhy are there different denominations? Does denominationalism = disunity?What are Baptists, and how are they different from other denominations (e.g., Presbyterians, Anglicans, etc.)?What are some Baptist distinctives that you love most?What are some common Baptist stereotypes? Is there truth to them?Do Baptists hold to no creed but the Bible?“The slogan “No creed but the Bible” conceals the fact that in almost any group, crucial biblical statements will be properly understood by some and misunderstood by others. In such cases, it is naïve to say that the Bible unites us. It may not be uniting us at all. It may be a vague cloak for significant disunity. And that doesn’t honor the Scriptures.” - John PiperWhat are some of the benefits of an elder-led, congregationalist polity?A few Baptist “heroes”?Listener Questions: