While we believe in the basic cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith such as:
- Inerrancy of Scripture
- The Virgin Birth
- The blood atonement
- The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- The bodily, visible second coming of Jesus Christ
We hold these truths to be distinctive of Baptists and churches of like faith and order:Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and the second part of the triune Godhead.
Philippians 2:5-11The new birth (salvation) redeems a soul from hell, initiates a personal relationship with God, and precedes the indwelling spirit and God's provisions for His children. John 3:3, 5 & 7
-The Deity and Lordship of Jesus Christ
-The Absolute Necessity of the New Birth
-Regenerated Church Membership
A new birth experience is a prerequisite to church membership. Acts 2:47
-Salvation by Faith Alone
-Priesthood, Equality and Competency of All Believers
Every child of God has direct access to God through prayer and is directly responsible to God for his actions. Revelation 1:5-6; 2:8-9
-The Eternal Security of All Believers
Once received, there is nothing that can rescind the gift of salvation. 1 Peter 1:5; Romans 8:28-39
-The Bible: The Sole authority for Faith and Practice
- Autonomy and Theocracy of the Local Church
-Believer's Baptism by Immersion Only
Baptism is the first of two ordinances of the church and follows salvation. It is administered by a church of the Biblical doctrine with immersion as the only acceptable mode. Romans 6:4
-Symbolism of the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is the second ordinance of the church. Its practice and elements symbolize the body and blood of Jesus Christ.1 Corinthians 11:23-26
-Separation of Church and State
The head of the church is Christ and the local church is independent of any outside control. Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 13:1-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 2 Corinthians 8 & 9
-Evangelism of the World is the Supreme Task of the Church
It is the responsibility of every Christian and church to spread the gospel of Christ. Matthew 28:19-20
The head of the church is Christ and the local church is independent of any outside control. Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 13:1-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 2 Corinthians 8 & 9The Bible is the complete, inerrant, infallible word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 There is nothing an individual contributes to his salvation except to receive by faith the gift of salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
