Baptist Christianity: Scripture, Believer’s Baptism, Local Church Freedom, Evangelism, Mission, and the Life of Gathered Believers

What does it mean to be Baptist-and how did this diverse Christian tradition take shape? Baptist Christianity offers an accessible, academically informed study of Baptist history, theology, worship, mission, and public life. Daniel J. Grace examines the convictions that have shaped Baptist communities across different periods and cultures, including the authority of Scripture, believer's baptism, the gathered church, liberty of conscience, local church freedom, evangelism, discipleship, education, and global mission. The book places Baptist beliefs within their historical settings, showing how theological debates, political pressures, persecution, migration, revival, and cultural change influenced the movement's development. It presents Baptist contributions fairly while also acknowledging internal diversity, historical tensions, and human limitations. Written for students, church readers, researchers, and interested members of the public, this volume explains complex historical and theological questions in clear language without sacrificing depth. It invites readers to understand the Baptist tradition without making denomination the final destination: Jesus Christ remains at the centre.