Doctrine

What Our Family Believes

 

1. We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired          and infallible Word of God. God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16—17)

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2. We believe there is only one God, and He has chosen to reveal Himself as God the Father, God the          Son and God the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 8:6)

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3. We believe man was created in the image of God and the sin of Adam (the first man) marred that          image, creating an eternal divide between God and man. Every person is born in sin. (Ephesians          4:22—24)

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4. We believe the only way a person can have a true, forgiven relationship with God is through Jesus            Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit.        Jesus became man without ceasing to be God. Our right standing with God is made sure because        of His literal, physical resurrection. (Romans 4:24—25)

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5. We believe in the literal, physical return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead. (2 Timothy 4:1)

 

6. We believe God offers eternal life as a free gift. This gift must be received by faith alone, through            God’s grace alone. The life that comes from this gift is a permanent possession of the one                     receiving it. (Ephesians 2:8—9)

 

7. We believe the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local body of believers on mission to enlarge                God’s kingdom. The local church is autonomous, free of any external authority of control. (1                  Corinthians 12:12—13)

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8. We believe believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two ordinances of the church. (Matthew         28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:25—26)

 

*These are the basic beliefs that are considered primary to our fellowship. The full list of the doctrines we hold to is contained in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. https://bfm.sbc.net