many years later in his second monthly known as the Millennial Harbinger. It was the idea of “Baptism by Emersion” Campbell claimed was essential to receive salvation. Through the Christian system and Christian Baptism (two books Alexander Campbell wrote over baptism) Alexander Campbell breaks down the creeds of Episcopalian, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptists showing that they all have the same common belief that sanctification comes through the cognitive decision by ones self to be baptized (fully immersed). Though he claims it is evident that all these denominations are too afraid to carry this belief out in their faith or in their practice (Christian system-remission of sins, Prop.XII) . This same belief in “Baptizo” (to submerge) drew Campbell to debate Maccalla in 1823(action of baptism, part2). Where Campbell justified his beliefs in cognitive baptism by emersion heavily …show more content…
That being said He believes we are a divine priest hood and may partake in the Lords Supper any time our heart desire, we just must make sure we partake weekly, as it is our duty. Congregational Autonomy: Alexander Campbell strongly believed that congregational autonomy was necessary for the success of every congregation/ church. The break down of congregational autonomy as stated by Alexander Campbell is to be self-ruled, or for a church congregationally ruled. He says that Christ rules throughout all churches, as it is stated in Ephesians