Baptist Christians are a group of Protestant Christians who share the basic beliefs of most Protestants but who insist that only believers should be baptized and that it should be done by complete immersion. Here are some key beliefs and practices of Baptist Christians:

• Beliefs: Baptists believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who came to earth to save humanity from sin. They reject the idea of works-based salvation and emphasize the importance of personal faith in Jesus Christ as the only means of salvation. They believe that individuals must acknowledge their sinfulness and need for a savior in Him alone. Baptists further believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They believe that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for humanity’s sins and rose from the dead three days later, demonstrating His victory over sin and death.

• Baptism: Baptists believe in baptism only after a person has professed Christ as their Savior. Baptism symbolizes the cleansing of sins and is done by complete immersion.

• Authority of the Bible: Baptists are traditionally strong believers in Biblical authority. They believe that the Bible is the only authority for Christian faith and practice because it is divinely inspired or has a divine nature.

• Autonomous congregations: Baptists maintain the need for autonomous congregations, responsible for articulating their own doctrine, style of worship, and mission.

• Local church: Baptists emphasize the importance of the local church, which is seen as a source of strength and guidance in daily life.

• Renewal and revitalization: Baptists heed the biblical call to renewal and the need for a vital witness in a new millennium. They seek to bring a fresh perspective to the gospel message and adapt their approach to better deliver the message of Christ.

Baptist Christians have their origins in a movement started by the English John Smyth and Thomas Helwys in Amsterdam. They believe that the Bible is to be the only guide and that the believers baptism is what the scriptures require. Most Baptists are evangelical in doctrine, but their beliefs may vary due to the congregational governance system that gives autonomy to individual local Baptist churches.