We are Baptist… by conviction * Origin - the doctrines of Jesus and His Apostles * Identity - Doctrines we can trace; perpetuity in faith and practice B - Bible Authority A - Autonomy of the local church P - Priesthood of the individual believer T - Two ordinances: Immersion baptism and the Lord's Supper I - Individual soul liberty S - Saved church membership T - Two offices: Pastors and Deacons