Definition

Adjective 1. Of or pertaining to the Baptist church or its doctrines: Relating to or characteristic of the beliefs, practices, or traditions of the Baptist denomination of Christianity. 2. Characteristic of Baptist principles: Exhibiting the distinctive features associated with Baptist theology, such as the practice of believer's baptism by immersion.

Usage Examples

• The church's baptistic beliefs were evident in its practice of adult baptism by full immersion.
• His interpretation of the scripture was strongly baptistic, emphasizing the autonomy of the local church.
• The conference focused on baptistic history and its development in the 17th century.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in theological discourse to describe doctrines or ecclesiological structures aligned with core Baptist distinctives, often in contrast to other Protestant traditions.
  • The scholar's analysis highlighted the baptistic view of the relationship between church and state.

Variants and Related Words

• Baptist (noun/adjective): A member of the Baptist denomination; relating to Baptists.
  • She is a Baptist minister.
• Baptismal (adjective): Of or relating to the rite of baptism in general.
  • The baptismal font was filled with water.

Synonyms

• Particular Baptist (historical context)
• Credobaptist (specifically regarding the doctrine of believer's baptism)

Related Phrases

• Baptistic polity: Refers to the congregational form of church government characteristic of Baptist churches.
  • The church operates with a strict baptistic polity, where major decisions are made by the congregation.

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baptist church
   • Baptistis baptismal practices