What We Believe

About God

• • God has expressed His love for all people. John 3:16
  • God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19
  • God’s love is made known through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8
  • God provides his people with everything needed for a spiritual life. 2 Peter 1:3

About the Trinity

• As difficult as it is to comprehend, God is three in one. Galatians 4:6
• The Father loves us with compassion and comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3
• The Son provides salvation through the cross. 1 Corinthians 1:18
• The Holy Spirit teaches us and calls us to righteousness. John 14:26

About Scripture

• Divinely inspired individuals wrote scripture.  2 Timothy 3:16-17
• The Bible provides hope for living.  Romans 15:4
• The Bible records God’s revelation of Himself to man. Hebrews 1:1-2
• The Bible is a vibrant guide for every aspect of life. Hebrews 4:12

 About Salvation

• Salvation is an act of God’s grace, not man’s effort. Ephesians 2:8-9
• Faith in Christ is the “doorway” to salvation. Acts 16:30
• Salvation is available through Christ alone. Acts 4:11-12
• Our salvation is certain and secure. John 10:28

About Baptism

• Baptism is a public statement of a relationship with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27
• Jesus is our example for baptism.  Matthew 3:13
• Baptism is part of each believer’s response to Jesus.  Acts 2:38
• Baptism is an act of obedience for the follower of Christ. Acts 8:36-38

About the Church

• The church consists of people who belong to Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:28
• The goal within the church is to work together in harmony. Colossians 3:12-14
• The church shares the gospel of Christ worldwide. 1 Thessalonians 3:2
• Each member is gifted to do work within church. Ephesians 4:11-13

 About End Times

• Jesus Christ will one day return for his church. John 14:1-3
• No person knows the day or hour of the return of Christ. Matthew 24:36
• Jesus is preparing the church for his return. Ephesians 5:25-27
• Jesus will be fully exalted upon his return. Revelation 7:9-10

Click HERE to see the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message for a far more detailed explanation of what we believe.