Beliefs

A full expression of our core beliefs can be found here, in the Baptist Faith and Message. In summary, we believe:

… the Bible is inspired by God and inerrant in content.

(Psalm 19:7-10, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21)

… the one true God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-3, Acts 16:6-10)

… human beings are created in the image of God to know God.

(Genesis 1:26, psalm 8:3-8, James 3:9)

… human beings are separated from God by sin.

(Genesis 6:5, Romans 3:23, James 2:11)

… Jesus Christ died for sinners and rose from the dead.

(Acts 5:30, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13)

… salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

(Acts 4:12, Galatians 2:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9)

… baptism is the immersion of a believer in water.

(Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-4, Colossians 2:11-12)

… the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

(Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 12:29-31, Acts 1:8)

… one day Jesus Christ will return for his church.

(John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:12-18, Revelation 21:1-4)