We are CHRISTIANS –
We believe in and follow the Lord Jesus Christ and seek to give Him His rightful place in His Church.
We are PROTESTANTS –
We believe and teach the 5 Solas of the Reformation:
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Scripture Alone (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
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Grace Alone (Romans 11:6)
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Faith Alone (Ephesians 2:8,9)
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Christ Alone (John 14:6)
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Glory to God Alone (Romans 11:36)
We are BAPTISTS –
We affirm 5 Baptist distinctives:
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Bible as the final authority (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
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Regenerate church membership (Acts 2:41)
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Priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:5-9)
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Autonomy of the local church (Acts 6:1-5)
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Baptism for believers only (Matthew 28:18,19)
We also embrace 5 phrases that capture some of our goals:
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Be a Berean (Acts 17:11)
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By His grace, for His glory (1 Cor. 15:10 & 10:31)
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God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him (Psalm 37:4)
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Missions exists because worship doesn’t (3 John 6-8)
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In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity (Romans 14,15; 1 Cor 16:14)