It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is co-ordinate with the causes of missions and general benevolence, and should receive along with these the liberal support of the churches. He helps empower the believer to develop the character of Christ and live every day in God's will. Each local church is the sole judge of the measure and method of its cooperation. The denomination's statement of faith was revised in 2000 to state: "While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture." The Baptist Faith and Message is also available in different language translations. Salvation is received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His finished work. Exodus 17:12; 18:17ff. God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; all that we have and are we owe to Him. 15. Sexual misconduct that is prohibited includes (but may not be limited to) disorderly lewd conduct, indecent or obscene conduct or expression, involvement with pornography, premarital sex, adultery, pedophilia, homosexual conduct and all forms of same-sex dating, or any other conduct that violates biblical standards. To maintain professional and mentoring relationships with students while never violating propriety or losing the capacity to lead or discipline students objectively avoiding preferential treatment of any student at all times. 7. The one and only Head is Christ through the Holy Spirit. Statement of Faith This doctrinal statement reflects the broad, mainstream, conservative evangelical tradition which is consistent with the teachings of the Bible and which has stood the test of history and experience. Thurs. God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. The Family. Doctrinal Statement. Regarding marriage, the BF&M added Article XVIII to specify the husband is the head of the household (though it is to be understood in a complementarian role, not as an autocrat). We should speak on behalf of the unborn and contend for the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. ; 4:110; 8:17, 11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew 5:2; 7:24ff. It is to be observed often, not only as a memorial of the body and shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, but also as a celebration of His imminentreturn to take His Church out of this world. We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. The new birth of the one who was dead in trespasses and sins is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God. The Holy Bible is absolutely inerrant, unadulterated, and authoritative in its . ; Isaiah 61:13; Joel 2:2832; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:2832; 28:19; Mark 1:10, 12; Luke 1:35; 4:1, 1819; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:1617, 26; 15:26; 16:714; Acts 1:8; 2:14, 38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17, 39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:16; Romans 8:911,1416, 2627; 1 Corinthians 2:1014; 3:16; 12:311, 13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:1314; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8, 14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:67; Revelation 1:10; 22:17. Genesis 12:13; Exodus 19:56; Isaiah 6:18; Matthew 9:3738; 10:515; 13:1830, 3743; 16:19; 22:910; 24:14; 28:1820; Luke 10:118; 24:4653; John 14:1112; 15:78,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:2640; 10:4248; 13:23; Romans 10:1315; Ephesians 3:111; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:13; 11:3912:2; 1 Peter 2:410; Revelation 22:17. Those who have gone before us have been bloody martyrs, powerful prophets, fiery preachers, meek grandmothers, kindly gentlemen, and on and on. The Church. (John 10:28-29; Romans 8:35-39; Philippians 1:6; Jude 1). The college desires to help students who face all types of sexual temptation, encouraging single students to live chaste, celibate lives and married students to live together as God intends. (Luke 24:36-42; John 20:24-29). He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God's image. It is bestowed solely through the Redeemers shed blood and not because of any works we have done. We believe that, by His finished work on the cross and His unceasing ministry of intercession in Glory, Jesus Christ has procured for every believer eternal redemption, eternal salvation, and everlasting life. We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again, that the new birth is a new creation in Jesus Christ; that it is instantaneous and not a process; that in the new birth the one dead in trespasses and in sins is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God; that the new creation is brought about in a manner above our comprehension, not by culture, not by character, nor by the will of man, but wholly and solely by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel; that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life. It is to become a part of Gods family, which includes all the rights and privileges of that relationship. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. We believe in one God, existing in three persons, known as the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit ( Matthew 28:19 "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost"; Genesis 1:1, 26-27; John 10:30, 37-38 ). Contact. It is the responsibility of each Christian to learn, believe, and live every doctrine taught in Gods Word. We believe that repentance and faith are solemn obligations, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God. Parents are to demonstrate to their children Gods pattern for marriage. As Gods created beings, living under His Lordship, all other sexual activity, including premarital sex, extramarital sex, polygamy, bisexual acts, same-sex marriage, homosexual acts, and bestiality violate clear biblical teaching on sexual purity (Rom. There is no other "way" (religion, etc.) ; 20:1ff. Clear expressions about the future direction of the SBC under the "conservative resurgency" leadership. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. ; Matthew 16:1819; 21:2845; 24:22, 31; 25:34; Luke 1:6879; 2:2932; 19:4144; 24:4448; John 1:1214; 3:16; 5:24; 6:4445, 65; 10:2729; 15:16; 17:6, 12, 1718; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:910; 8:2839; 10:1215; 11:57, 2636; 1 Corinthians 1:12; 15:2428; Ephesians 1:423; 2:110; 3:111; Colossians 1:1214; 2 Thessalonians 2:1314; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10, 19; Hebrews 11:3912:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:25, 13; 2:410; 1 John 1:79; 2:19; 3:2. Inclusion of a statement that Baptists honor the principles of soul competency and the priesthood of believer. There was both praise and criticism for the significant changes to the BF&M in the 2000 revision. Autonomy and independence of the Local Church. Pre-Millennial, KJV Baptist Church. Section 201 of the United States Copyright Act specifies that the employeris considered the author of a work made for hire, and owns all the rights comprised in the copyright except in cases where the employer and the employee have expressly agreed otherwise in a written instrument signed by them.. The problem arises, however, when we make being Baptist a badge of honor rather than a method of identification. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. These distinctives are easily remembered using the acrostic BRAPSISS and here is a breakdown for us to better understand: These distinctives in faith and practice have set those who have become known as Baptists (and their forefathers) as being distinct from all other forms of religion, including Catholics and Protestants. In setting forth this Doctrinal Statement, we by no means set aside or undervalue any of the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments. [2] Described as "the New Hampshire Confession of Faith [of 1833], revised at certain points, and with some additional articles growing out of present needs," it was intended as "a reaffirmation of Christian fundamentals," which was deemed necessary because of "the prevalence of naturalism in the modern teaching and preaching of religion. Mission Statement, Faith Baptist Church. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. It is clearly commanded of God that all believers should live lives of separation from all worldly and sinful practices and to be holy as He is holy. We believe the Bible to be the center of true Christian unity and the supreme and final authority against which all matters of doctrine, faith, human conduct, creeds, and opinions shall be tested. (John 17:17; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 John 3:2; Jude 24-25; Revelation 22:11), We believe adoption means to be placed as a son. Watch Live Here : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/Highschoolbasketball_BoysThe Faith Baptist (Davison, MI) varsity . What would you say? We further believe that from the time of Christ until now God has continued to provide complete and chronological evidence through the writers of history. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. Confessions serve us due to their helpful summary of the essential teachings of Scripture so as to both . According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness. Activities on the Lords Day should be commensurate with the Christians conscience under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. Watch Live Here : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=http://bit.ly/3J5mjB4The Faith Baptist (Davison, MI) varsity basketball team has. 14. Isaiah 2:4; 11:9; Matthew 16:27; 18:89; 19:28; 24:27, 30, 36, 44; 25:3146; 26:64; Mark 8:38; 9:4348; Luke 12:40, 48; 16:1926; 17:2237; 21:2728; John 14:13; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 15:2428, 3558; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:2021; Colossians 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:1418; 5:1ff. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. (Ezekiel 28:13-19; Matthew 25:41; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 2:13; Luke 9:26; Luke 10:18; Luke 15:10), We believe that civil government is of divine appointment for the interests and good order of human society. (Ephesians 5:21-6:4), We believe that man was created innocent, in the image of God, and under His law; Adam fell from his sinless state by voluntary transgression and all men sinned in him. Deuteronomy 4:1, 5, 9, 14; 6:110; 31:1213; Nehemiah 8:18; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff. email: broc@baptist.org Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. The trustee board of Anderson University has adopted a religious doctrinal statement of faith expressing the institution's South Carolina Baptist identity, convictions, and its Christian belief system. We do not believe in the reversal of the order. B. Justification is Gods gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. ; and Fern Creek . We believe that Jesus Christ instituted the Lords Supper to commemorate His death until He comes again. It is God's revelation to man, inerrant as originally written by Spirit-controlled men. We have multiple campuses serving the specific needs of the areas in which they are located, while receiving centralized teaching from the Blankenbaker Campus in Louisville, KY. We believe that the Bible is, in its entirety, the verballyinspiredWord of God. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end. A Statement of Faith is just a summary. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this age. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to his people. His righteousness is imputed unto us. By "The Holy Bible" we mean that collection of sixty-six books, from Genesis to Revelation, which, as originally written, does not only contain and convey the Word of God but IS the very Word of God. We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God, who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin, honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and by His death made a full and vicarious atonement for our sins; that His atonement consisted not in setting us an example by His death as a martyr, but was the voluntary substitution of Himself in the sinner's place, the Just dying for the unjust, Christ the Lord, bearing our sins in His own body on the tree; and that, having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven and uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfection. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Arabic The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. In accordance with the spirit and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power to put an end to war. We stand in the line of the historic Protestant tradition. Russian God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. The change was made over concerns that some groups were elevating the recorded words of Jesus[d] in Scripture over other Scriptural passages (or, in some cases, claiming that Jesus' silence on an issue held priority over other passages explicitly discussing a topic, an example being homosexuality). We believe the Scriptures teach that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; that it is prerequisite to Accordingly, the Governing Board, the administration, the faculty, and all other employees of Boston Baptist College affirm the following code of professional ethics. The new birth of mans spirit by Gods Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. All who join CHBC are required to affirm the CHBC Statement of Faith, the revised New Hampshire Confession of Faith from 1853. We believe that God instituted the family for the well-being of mankind and designed it to be a unit of order and blessing. through faith, plus nothing, and believers are eternally secure. Christians ought to pray and to labor that the Kingdom may come and Gods will be done on earth. (Matthew 26:17-29; Acts 2:46; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33), We believe that the Universal Church, which is Christs body, has been given a mandate by Christ Himself to be Gods missionary society to the entire world. Wed. 6:30pm 7:30pm, Crusaders Club (Seasonal)