What are Primitive Baptists?

Primitive Baptists believe some things very differently from most other Baptists. This video will help you understand their theology and practice.

0:00 History of Primitive Baptists & Overview
1:09 What does Primitive Baptist Mean?
1:35 Core Christian Teachings
1:45 Ordinances
2:21 Scripture & Bible Versions
2:33 Creation and Evolution, Sin
2:44 Salvation Theology
4:37 Comparison to Calvinism
6:33 View of salvation in other religions
7:16 Role of preaching the gospel and missionaries
10:43 Denial of Calvinism
12:31 Pentecostalism & Charismatic view
13:46 End Times / Eschatology
13:56 Sexuality, Divorce & Remarriage
14:12 Abortion
14:28 Worship Style, Alcohol, Tithing
15:20 Baptist Succession
16:48 Church Independence & Polity, Ministers
17:38 Statistics & Divisions

[JosiahThomas-iwlg]

Thank you for this video. As a Primitive, I am happy to see a fair summarization of our beliefs. Your videos overall are truly some of my favorite on YouTube.

[wkmathews]

I had no idea they believed that you can be elect and never believe the gospel. Bizarre in light of say...the entire Bible 😬 That is truly shocking and takes Calvinism/Reformed Theology to a whole new level that would make Calvin blush. Never met a Primitive Baptist but I see their churches when I drive through rural Georgia.

[dennislewis]

My maternal grandparents were Primitive Baptists. My mom's siblings were raised Primitive Baptist, but as adults none stayed in the church, becoming Southern Baptist, United Methodist, or Presbyterian Church USA.

A capella singing - one of my aunts wouldn't have her wedding in the Primitive Baptist church she grew up in because it wouldn't allow a piano to be brought in for the ceremony.

Some Primitive Baptist churches in the Southern Appalachians maintained a holdover from pre-automobile days, at least when my grandparents were alive: services weren't held every Sunday, but every other Sunday or third Sunday or even just once a month, and not on Sunday mornings but early Sunday afternoons because when worshipers relied on the horse-and-buggy, they were more apt to be on time for church if the service started at 1 or 2.

Also, Primitive Baptists in the Southern Appalachians would conclude services by going around and shaking hands, and that was when the preacher received the offering - a member would discreetly put money in his palm and pass it to the preacher when they shook hands.

[snclemmons]

"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"
Romans 10:14 KJV

[InvestmentJoy]

Wow, this was a great video. I've met a total of 1 primitive Baptist in my whole life and he really didn't get much into their denominational theology. Never knew they had so much interesting theology going on

[AF-tvuf]

I was JUST reading about Primitive Baptists in a book on denominations this morning. Thanks for the intensive rundown!

[nancycrayton]

My grandparents and their parents and grandparents and further back to the early 1800s were Primitive Baptists. But when they left farming and moved away they joined a SBC. I'm really glad to have this very clear description as I was brought up in a Southern Baptist Church.

[spooderdoggy]

As a Charismatic I think it’s always good to understand what other believers practice though we may disagree at some points. Thank you brother for your in-depth and fair presentation on Primitive Baptist beliefs and practice.🤔🙏🏻

[growintruth]

Great video! As a Missionary Baptist, I always thought we were similar to Primitive Baptists, but wow, we are WAY different! Thanks again!

[donnycollins]

Wow! This is great! I was raised Old Line Primitive Baptist in Southeast Georgia. You've mentioned lots of things I've not heard specifically, but I've always thought...nice to hear more details that support what I've believed all along.

[nelseixas]

Man, your work is great! It clarifies everything. Thanks a lot for what you

[RT-gvus]

There is a Youtube channel of a Primitive Baptist church and I love to listen to their singing. Some of the theological views outlined is the WELL RESEARCHED AND WELL PRESENTED video are quite frankly mind blowing to me.

[lizhumble]

Thank you for this informative video. I am a Christian Quaker from a pastoral Meeting. I have a dear friend who is Primitive Baptist. We actually had a discussion about her denomination at one point when she was trying to understand my denomination. I was surprised by the Calvinist leanings of a Baptist church, even if they were not actually Calvinist. She thought Quakers were an off shoot of Ana Baptists so she was surprised to learn that was not the case. I think it was interesting for both of us to look at what we thought versus what was. I still learned a lot from this video and am glad you take the time to make these in depth videos.

[NorCalGospelPreacher]

Thank you for taking the time in putting these denominational videos. It's interesting to see the different denominational beliefs and it can also be useful when I evangelize.

[waynerobbins]

I was a progressive Primitive Baptist for much of my life and think your summary of the theology and practices of Primitive Baptists is spot on. Good job, young man, and abundant blessings on you and yours.

[rileygrace]

As a primitive Baptist, I appreciate your accuracy and research on this!! May God bless! :)

[zelenisok]

Also, its interesting there exist Primitive Baptist Universalist churches, although today only a few dozen congregations are left.

[veanwhitcher]

If You Tube gave excellence in programming awards this should have one. The explanations were clear and concise and even a feeble minded old man such as me can easily understand.

[Scout-btmo]

You did a really good job of explaining Primitive Baptist beliefs. Most portrayals are incorrect. You obviously studied the topic before doing the video. You also did it in a nonjudgmental way, which is appreciated greatly!

[borisvandruff]

This is a very interesting theology. Thank you, Joshua. You’ve given me a lot to think about.