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About God:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He eternally exists in three personalities traditionally identified as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
About Jesus Christ :
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is co-equal with the God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
About the Holy Spirit :
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God and Jesus Christ. The Spirit is present in the world to make everyone aware of their need for Jesus Christ. The Spirit also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation, providing each Christian with the power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Spirit gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
About the Bible :
The Bible is God's infallible Word. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the final authority for faith and practice because of God's inspiration.
About Human Beings :
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes all problems in life.
About Salvation :
Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life by faith in Jesus, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith.
About Eternity :
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God because of sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
Bible as Our Final Authority :
Since God's Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.
Autonomy of the Local Church :
Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group, or religious organization. We believe the local church should be self-governing.
Priesthood of All Believers :
We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading.
Tithing :
At First Baptist, we encourage tithing for the support of Christ's work although we understand that all giving is a private matter between the giver and God. It is recognized that giving 10% of our income is a Biblical summons for giving.
Immersion Baptism :
At First Baptist, we practice believer's baptism by immersion.
Spirit-Led Living :
We believe the only way to live the Christian life is by God's power within us. We seek a daily dependence on God's spirit to enable us to live as Christ lived.
Telling Others about Jesus :
It is the responsibility and privilege of every Christian to share the Good News about Jesus in word and behavior. |
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