Doctrine

What We Believe

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Foundation

The Word of God

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is entirely without error and entirely true in all areas to which it speaks, including science and history.

As such, we believe that all of our doctrine and practice should come directly from the Bible.

Protestant Heritage

The Five Solas of the Reformation

Sola ScripturaScripture Alone

The Scripture is the only rule of faith and practice.

Sola FideFaith Alone

Salvation is by faith alone.

Sola GratiaGrace Alone

Salvation is by grace alone.

Solus ChristusChrist Alone

Salvation is in Christ alone.

Soli Deo GloriaGlory to God Alone

God alone is to be praised, worshiped, and it is to Him alone we pray.

Baptist Identity

Baptist Distinctives

We are Baptist in that we believe only those who profess faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized, and that baptism is by immersion.

The Baptist Faith and Message (2000)Our official doctrinal statement

The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)In substantial agreement

The Abstract of Principles (1858)In substantial agreement

The Baptist Faith and Message (1925)In substantial agreement

Worship

Our Theology of Worship

The Primacy & Importance of Worship

God alone is worthy of worship and delights in His own glory, and so creates, seeks, saves, and commands His people to worship Him. Though believers' entire lives are to be characterized by spiritual service of worship, God is present and blesses His people in a special way in corporate worship. Our greatest duty and delight is in worshiping the triune God in the beauty of holiness.

Word-Centered Worship

Since worship is of utmost importance, it must be protected by ordained ministers entrusted to guard the Gospel, lead worship, and train those under their care to offer acceptable worship, in spirit and truth. We adhere to the principle of Sola Scriptura. God commands to be worshiped according to His revealed will alone, not according to personal preferences and cultural fads. The pulpit is raised and at the center of the chancel to communicate the centrality and importance of the Word of God.

Ordinary Means of Grace

God sovereignly establishes and increases faith through His ordained means, which are vital for believers' spiritual nourishment and growth. We practice systematic expository preaching of God's Word, recognize spoken and sung prayer as the chief means of gratitude and praise, and administer the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

We celebrate the Lord's Supper every Sunday.