Our Statement of Faith

We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God

We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture. We believe the Bible is without error (inerrant) in its original manuscripts, that God has supernaturally preserved the Bible, and that the Bible is the sole and final authority for faith and life, providing encouragement, guidance, comfort and instruction in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter: 1:20-21)

We believe in one true God existing in three distinct persons

We believe in one true God eternally existing in three distinct persons, The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

We believe God created man in His image

We believe God, Creator of all things, created man in His image to be in fellowship with Him and glorify Him and therefore all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death.  (Genesis 1:26-27; Ephesians 1:11-12; Micah 6:8)

We believe sin separates man from God

We believe sin separates man from God. (Romans 5:12)

We believe man receives salvation through faith in Jesus Christ

We believe man receives salvation through faith in Jesus Christ as his/her Savior. We believe salvation is obtained by grace alone, through faith, in the finished work of Christ. We believe each believer is in-dwelt by the Holy Spirit as a seal of their salvation. (Ephesians 1:13-14, 2:8-9; Romans 10:9-13; Acts 16:30-31)

We believe immersion baptism is an important act of obdience

We believe baptism by immersion is an important act of obedience for a follower of Jesus Christ and signifies a believer's identification with Him. (Acts 2:41; Colossians 2:12; Mark 16:16; Matthew 28:19)

We believe in the incarnation and virgin birth of Jesus Christ

We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, who is God in human flesh; fully God, fully man; His sinless life on earth; the shedding of His blood through His death on the cross as payment for the sins of the world, and Jesus' bodily resurrection from the grave. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; 1Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14-15, 9:14; 1 Corinthians 15:20-21)

We believe as Jesus Christ followers, we have been called to be His witnesses

We believe as followers of Jesus Christ we have been called to be His witnesses in how we live and in all we do and say, and to make disciples in His name. (Matthew 28:19-20; Colossians 1:10, 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:29-32)

We believe marriage is between one man and one woman

We believe marriage is between one man and one woman, and any sexual activity outside of marriage is sin. (Genesis 2:22-24; Ephesians 5:22-33; Matthew 19:4-6; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:13-20)

Questions? Please contact us at info@baxterroad.org or 907-337-5222.