Our Beliefs


 Historical Baptist Distinctives
 

Biblical Authority - the Bible is the SOLE authority for faith  and practice.   2 Timothy 3:16-17

Autonomy of the Local Church - every local church  can govern its own affairs.  
Acts 6:1-5

Priesthood of All Believers - every believer can go before God on his own. Hebrews 4:14-16

Two Offices - Pastor and Deacons.  1 Timothy 3:1-13

Individual Soul Liberty -  Acts 17:11

Saved Church Membership - local church members are to be saved.   Acts 2:41-47

Two Ordinances - Baptism and Communion.  Acts 2:41-42 

Separation of Church and State - government and the church ought not govern each others  affairs Romans 13:1-7






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