The Primitive Baptist

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Hard_Shell_Baptists
gptkb:Old_School_Baptists
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Black_Primitive_Baptists
gptkb:Primitive_Baptist_Universalist
gptkb:National_Primitive_Baptist_Convention,_USA
gptkbp:baptismPractice Believer's baptism by immersion
gptkbp:coreBelief Predestination
Salvation by grace
Non-use of Sunday schools
Non-use of mission boards
Non-use of musical instruments in worship
gptkbp:doctrine gptkb:Perseverance_of_the_saints
Total depravity
Irresistible grace
Limited atonement
Unconditional election
gptkbp:emphasizes gptkb:Primitive_Christianity
Simplicity in worship
Local church autonomy
gptkbp:governingBody Congregational
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Primitive Baptist
gptkbp:notableFor Closed communion
No paid clergy
Foot washing
No formal theological education required for ministers
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Wilson_Thompson
Hassell family
Silas Durand
gptkbp:notablePlace gptkb:Southeastern_United_States
gptkb:Appalachian_region
gptkbp:numberOfCongregations Several hundred (as of 21st century)
gptkbp:opposedBy Sunday schools
Missionary societies
Modern innovations in worship
Musical instruments in worship
Paid ministry
Theological seminaries
Bible tract societies
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
early 19th century
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Signs_of_the_Times
gptkb:The_Primitive_Baptist_(periodical)
The Christian Pathway
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Hebrew_Bible
gptkbp:separates gptkb:Baptist_churches
Opposition to missionary societies
Opposition to theological seminaries
Opposition to Sunday schools
gptkbp:theology Calvinist
gptkbp:worshipStyle A cappella singing
Simple worship services
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:General_Association_of_Primitive_Baptists
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7