What we believe

The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the final authority for faith and practice.

• • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…”

God exists as three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who are one in essence and co-equal in power and glory.

• • Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples… baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works.

• • Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Baptism is an outward expression of faith in Jesus Christ and is to be done by immersion after a personal decision of faith.

• • Acts 2:38 – “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ…”

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice, observed by believers.

• • 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 – “Do this in remembrance of Me…”

Every believer has direct access to God through Jesus Christ, without the need for a human mediator.

• • 1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…”

Each Baptist church is self-governing and independent, with Christ as the head of the church.

• • Ephesians 1:22-23 – “And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church…”

Each person is individually responsible for their own response to God and must decide for themselves in matters of faith.

• • Romans 14:12 – “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.”

Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly to judge the living and the dead and establish His eternal kingdom.

• • Acts 1:11 – “…This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”

The church should remain free from governmental control, while Christians are called to pray for and respect civil authorities.