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What We Believe
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, divinely inspired; that it contains no errors in the original manuscripts and preserved by God for us; that it is authoritative for the church and each of us for every age.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Psalm 19:7–9; Proverbs 30:5; John 17:17; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 1 Peter 1:23–25; Matthew 4:4; Hebrews 4:12; James 1:22–25
Jesus
We believe Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father into the world to save sinners, that He was virgin born, sinless in life, and mighty in words and deeds. We believe Jesus was both God and man, that He was crucified for our sins, and was bodily raised from the dead. He then ascended to His Father’s side where He is head of the church and intercedes for believers. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again personally, visibly, and bodily to reign as Lord.
John 3:16–17; 1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 1:30–35; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 2:22; John 1:1, 14; Philippians 2:5–8; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Luke 24:36–43; Acts 1:9–11; Ephesians 1:20–23; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; Revelation 1:7; Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11–16
Salvation
WHAT WE PRACTICE
We believe that Jesus, through His death on the cross, provided salvation for all. However, to receive salvation one must repent of sin and trust Jesus Christ alone. The true believer is eternally secure and cannot lose his salvation. He may, however, lose his joy by sin and bring the loving discipline of the Father upon himself.
All who have received Christ will, at death, depart to be with Christ in their spirits and, at Christ’s return, receive a new body that will be like His glorious body.
John 3:16–18; Romans 3:23–24; Ephesians 2:8–9; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9–10; John 10:28–29; 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 12:6; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Philippians 3:20–21; 1 Corinthians 15:42–44
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For more in-depth information on our statement of faith, convictions and standards of Christian living, visit the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. Also, please refer to the Apostle's Creed and Nicene Creed.
God
We believe God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are one God. We believe God created the universe by His Power and Word. We believe that God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6, 9; Colossians 1:16–17; Psalm 147:5; Jeremiah 23:24; Psalm 139:1–10
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is a person, is God, and has all the divine characteristics. He indwells all believers and baptizes and seals them at the moment of salvation. He fills them in response to confession of sin as they surrender to Him.
John 14:16–17; Acts 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 2:10–11; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 5:18; Romans 8:26–27
The Church
We believe a New Testament church is a local body of believers who have agreed together to experience Christ in such a way that they impact the community and the world.
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The church has two ordinances: Baptism and Communion. Baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life we have in Him. Communion is a reminder of Christ’s death and anticipates His second coming.
Acts 2:41–47; Acts 20:28; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Romans 6:3–5; Colossians 3:16
The Gospel
We believe the gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died and atoned for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. Salvation is found in Him alone, by grace through faith, and all who repent and believe are reconciled to God and called to live for His glory.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4; Romans 1:16–17; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; Ephesians 2:8–9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12
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