Beliefs of Grace Baptist Church
THE BIBLE is inspired by God, without any errors. Today we have faithful translations to guide us as believers (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). Scripture is to be interpreted literally, allowing for metaphors.
We hold to seven dispensations of time (Ephesians 1:10; Hebrews 1:1, 2).
GOD is one but exists in Three equal Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit also known as the Trinity (Deuteronomy 6:4;
Matthew 28:19).
JESUS CHRIST is the Son of God and God the Son. He has always existed as God, was virgin born, led a sinless life on earth that He could die for Man’s sins and was raised bodily from the grave after three days (John 1:1; Hebrews 1:8; John 3:16; 20: 11-18).
MAN is born a sinner and a sinner by deeds and without divine intervention will perish in hell (Romans 3:23; John 3:16, 17).
SALVATION is by grace through faith in Jesus who died in our place. Our works cannot save us (Ephesians 2:8, 9; Titus 3:5).
ANGELS are messengers/helpers who server God (Hebrews 1:6, 7).
THE DEVIL and demons are real persons who oppose God and believers but have their end in hell (Job 1, 2; Revelations
20:10).
THE CREATION of all things occurred in six 24 hour days. Man was created complete and did not evolve (Genesis 1:27;
2:7).
THE RAPTURE of the church occurs before the tribulation. The tribulation will be followed by the millennial kingdom (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 3:10; 20:1-5).
AS BAPTISTS we hold to the scriptural Baptist distinctive for which our spiritual ancestors were willing to die. Our membership class booklet outlines these precepts with Bible verses. We believe in living holy lives that honor God (1 Peter 1:16) and in supporting gospel missions to reach the lost (Acts 1:8).
We hold to seven dispensations of time (Ephesians 1:10; Hebrews 1:1, 2).
GOD is one but exists in Three equal Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit also known as the Trinity (Deuteronomy 6:4;
Matthew 28:19).
JESUS CHRIST is the Son of God and God the Son. He has always existed as God, was virgin born, led a sinless life on earth that He could die for Man’s sins and was raised bodily from the grave after three days (John 1:1; Hebrews 1:8; John 3:16; 20: 11-18).
MAN is born a sinner and a sinner by deeds and without divine intervention will perish in hell (Romans 3:23; John 3:16, 17).
SALVATION is by grace through faith in Jesus who died in our place. Our works cannot save us (Ephesians 2:8, 9; Titus 3:5).
ANGELS are messengers/helpers who server God (Hebrews 1:6, 7).
THE DEVIL and demons are real persons who oppose God and believers but have their end in hell (Job 1, 2; Revelations
20:10).
THE CREATION of all things occurred in six 24 hour days. Man was created complete and did not evolve (Genesis 1:27;
2:7).
THE RAPTURE of the church occurs before the tribulation. The tribulation will be followed by the millennial kingdom (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 3:10; 20:1-5).
AS BAPTISTS we hold to the scriptural Baptist distinctive for which our spiritual ancestors were willing to die. Our membership class booklet outlines these precepts with Bible verses. We believe in living holy lives that honor God (1 Peter 1:16) and in supporting gospel missions to reach the lost (Acts 1:8).