southern baptist convention

Thân thiện

A pastor speaks at a Southern Baptist Convention meeting.

Definition

Proper noun: - A specific religious denomination: The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, characterized by its congregational polity, emphasis on evangelism, and doctrinal statements such as the Baptist Faith and Message.

Usage

• The Southern Baptist Convention holds an annual meeting where messengers from cooperating churches vote on denominational business.
• Many churches affiliate with the Southern Baptist Convention to support its missionary and educational programs.

Advanced Usage

• "SBC": A common initialism for the Southern Baptist Convention.
  • The SBC released a statement on the matter.

Variants and Related Words

• Southern Baptist (noun): A member of a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
  • He is a Southern Baptist pastor.
• Southern Baptists (plural noun): The collective body of members and churches of the denomination.
  • Southern Baptists are known for their missionary efforts.

Synonyms

• Denomination: A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
• Association: A group of people organized for a joint purpose.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an association of Southern Baptists

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