Beliefs
Doctrinal Statement
What we believe and the scripture behind our faith
Beliefs
Doctrinal Statement
What we believe and the scripture behind our faith
Beliefs
Doctrinal Statement
What we believe and the scripture behind our faith
Affiliated with Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC)
1. BIBLE
1. BIBLE
1. BIBLE
Feature We believe the Bible, the Holy Scripture, to be the inspired Word of God, the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and practice (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21)..
Feature We believe the Bible, the Holy Scripture, to be the inspired Word of God, the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and practice (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21)..
2. GOD
2. GOD
2. GOD
We believe in one God, Creator of all, Holy, Sovereign, Eternal, existing in three equal persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; John 4:24; John 10:30)
We believe in one God, Creator of all, Holy, Sovereign, Eternal, existing in three equal persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; John 4:24; John 10:30)
FATHER
FATHER
FATHER
We believe God cares for, nourishes, and disciplines all of his creation as the loving Father. (Psalm 24:1; 68:5; 103:13; Isaiah 9:6; 1 John 4:8; 5:12). He is the final judge of all (Hebrews 12:23) and desires that none should be lost (Ezekiel 18:32; Matthew 18:14; I Timothy 2:4-5; 2 Peter 3:9). Jesus introduced his followers to this intimate personal relationship with God as the Father. (Matthew 6:9; John 6:44-46; John 14:6-9)
We believe God cares for, nourishes, and disciplines all of his creation as the loving Father. (Psalm 24:1; 68:5; 103:13; Isaiah 9:6; 1 John 4:8; 5:12). He is the final judge of all (Hebrews 12:23) and desires that none should be lost (Ezekiel 18:32; Matthew 18:14; I Timothy 2:4-5; 2 Peter 3:9). Jesus introduced his followers to this intimate personal relationship with God as the Father. (Matthew 6:9; John 6:44-46; John 14:6-9)
SON (JESUS CHRIST)
SON (JESUS CHRIST)
SON (JESUS CHRIST)
We believe in the absolute and essential deity of Christ Jesus our Lord as the Son of God; in His eternal existence with the Father in glory, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His interceding on our behalf, and His personal return. Matthew 24:30-31; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:1-5; 10:38; 14:9-12, 17; Acts 1:7-9; I Corinthians 15:20-23; Galatians 4:4; I Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 9:24)
We believe in the absolute and essential deity of Christ Jesus our Lord as the Son of God; in His eternal existence with the Father in glory, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His interceding on our behalf, and His personal return. Matthew 24:30-31; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:1-5; 10:38; 14:9-12, 17; Acts 1:7-9; I Corinthians 15:20-23; Galatians 4:4; I Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 9:24)
HOLY SPIRIT
HOLY SPIRIT
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Person of the Holy Spirit. He is eternal and fully God. His work consists of convicting, transforming, advocating and empowering the Believer. (Genesis 1:1-2; John 16:5-15; Romans 8:5-6; I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
We believe in the Person of the Holy Spirit. He is eternal and fully God. His work consists of convicting, transforming, advocating and empowering the Believer. (Genesis 1:1-2; John 16:5-15; Romans 8:5-6; I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
3. MAN
3. MAN
3. MAN
We believe man was created by God in His own image, and that through disobedience, man became dead in sin, and is entirely dependent on the mercy of God. (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; 3:20-23; Romans 3:9-23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3)
We believe man was created by God in His own image, and that through disobedience, man became dead in sin, and is entirely dependent on the mercy of God. (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; 3:20-23; Romans 3:9-23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3)
4. SALVATION
4. SALVATION
4. SALVATION
We believe that salvation is received through the grace of God through His sacrificial death on the cross and resurrection from the dead, and when received through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior we become children of God. (John 3:16; Romans 4:25; 5:10-11; 10:9-10, I Corinthians 15:1-4; 15:12; Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 3:10-11)
We believe that salvation is received through the grace of God through His sacrificial death on the cross and resurrection from the dead, and when received through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior we become children of God. (John 3:16; Romans 4:25; 5:10-11; 10:9-10, I Corinthians 15:1-4; 15:12; Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 3:10-11)
6. LAST DAYS
6. LAST DAYS
6. LAST DAYS
We believe in the personal and glorious return of Jesus Christ, in the resurrection of the just and the unjust and the eternal reward of the righteous and retribution of the wicked (Luke 16:19-31; John 5:28-29; 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:7-8; 22:12)
We believe in the personal and glorious return of Jesus Christ, in the resurrection of the just and the unjust and the eternal reward of the righteous and retribution of the wicked (Luke 16:19-31; John 5:28-29; 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:7-8; 22:12)
7. THE LOCAL CHURCH
7. THE LOCAL CHURCH
7. THE LOCAL CHURCH
We believe that our local church is a body of believers, called out from the world unto Jesus Christ. We believe the church is an independent body under the sovereign rule of Jesus Christ, with God’s Word as our guide. (Acts 2:39-47; Ephesians 1:17-23; 2:19-22; 4:4-16; Colossians 1:17-20; Hebrews 12:23)
We believe that our local church is a body of believers, called out from the world unto Jesus Christ. We believe the church is an independent body under the sovereign rule of Jesus Christ, with God’s Word as our guide. (Acts 2:39-47; Ephesians 1:17-23; 2:19-22; 4:4-16; Colossians 1:17-20; Hebrews 12:23)
8. ORDINANCES (PRACTICES)
8. ORDINANCES (PRACTICES)
8. ORDINANCES (PRACTICES)
We believe there are two ordinances for the church, which were regularly observed in the New Testament.
Baptism – Our practice is the immersion of the believer in water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; whereby the believer obeys Christ’s command and sets forth his/her identity with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:41; 8:37-38; Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12)
The Lord’s Supper – Our practice is the believer shares in the two elements, bread and cup, which symbolize the Lord’s body and shed blood, proclaiming His death until He comes. (I Corinthians 11:23-29)
We believe there are two ordinances for the church, which were regularly observed in the New Testament.
Baptism – Our practice is the immersion of the believer in water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; whereby the believer obeys Christ’s command and sets forth his/her identity with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 2:41; 8:37-38; Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12)
The Lord’s Supper – Our practice is the believer shares in the two elements, bread and cup, which symbolize the Lord’s body and shed blood, proclaiming His death until He comes. (I Corinthians 11:23-29)
9. MARRIAGE
9. MARRIAGE
9. MARRIAGE
It is symbolic of God’s relationship to His people and Jesus Christ’s relationship to the church. (Ephesians 5:31-32)
We would define marriage:
As a publicly recognized formal verbal covenant for life spoken before God’s witnesses.
As between a biological woman and a biological man who are loyal and faithful in a relationship, becoming united together. (Genesis 2)
For the purpose of lifelong companionship, mutual interdependence and exclusive emotional and physical intimacy, and responsibility for each other. It is the primary relationship within which children are created and nurtured. It is the cornerstone of the family.
It is symbolic of God’s relationship to His people and Jesus Christ’s relationship to the church. (Ephesians 5:31-32)
We would define marriage:
As a publicly recognized formal verbal covenant for life spoken before God’s witnesses.
As between a biological woman and a biological man who are loyal and faithful in a relationship, becoming united together. (Genesis 2)
For the purpose of lifelong companionship, mutual interdependence and exclusive emotional and physical intimacy, and responsibility for each other. It is the primary relationship within which children are created and nurtured. It is the cornerstone of the family.
10. CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT
10. CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT
10. CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT
We believe in the separation of church and government. We are to obey the government in all things except those that are contrary to the Word or Will of God. (Romans 13:1; I Timothy 2:1-3; I Peter 2:13-18)
OUR CHURCH COVENANT
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, most solemnly and joyfully enter into the covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We endeavor therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge; reverence for God, and Godly living; to promote its spirituality in sustaining its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry and expenses of the church in its work against sin and injustice in the world, relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel throughout all nations. We agree to promote family worship and maintain private devotions; to educate our children in the teaching and practice of our faith; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk cautiously in the world, to be just in our dealing, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our life; to avoid all idle talk, back biting, and unrighteous anger; to practice temperance in all things; and to be zealous in all our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We covenant to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate the graces of sympathy of heart and of courtesy of speech; to be slow to take offense and quick to forgive being mindful of the rules of our Savior that we are to do so without delay, and if a member has anything against a brother, he will recognize his responsibility to seek reconciliation with the brother.
And finally, that if we leave this fellowship, we will seek at the earliest opportunity to unite with some other Bible-believing church.
OUR CHURCH COVENANT
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, most solemnly and joyfully enter into the covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We endeavor therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge; reverence for God, and Godly living; to promote its spirituality in sustaining its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry and expenses of the church in its work against sin and injustice in the world, relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel throughout all nations. We agree to promote family worship and maintain private devotions; to educate our children in the teaching and practice of our faith; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk cautiously in the world, to be just in our dealing, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our life; to avoid all idle talk, back biting, and unrighteous anger; to practice temperance in all things; and to be zealous in all our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We covenant to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate the graces of sympathy of heart and of courtesy of speech; to be slow to take offense and quick to forgive being mindful of the rules of our Savior that we are to do so without delay, and if a member has anything against a brother, he will recognize his responsibility to seek reconciliation with the brother.
And finally, that if we leave this fellowship, we will seek at the earliest opportunity to unite with some other Bible-believing church.
OUR CHURCH COVENANT
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior; and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, most solemnly and joyfully enter into the covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We endeavor therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge; reverence for God, and Godly living; to promote its spirituality in sustaining its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry and expenses of the church in its work against sin and injustice in the world, relief of the poor and the spread of the gospel throughout all nations. We agree to promote family worship and maintain private devotions; to educate our children in the teaching and practice of our faith; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk cautiously in the world, to be just in our dealing, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our life; to avoid all idle talk, back biting, and unrighteous anger; to practice temperance in all things; and to be zealous in all our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We covenant to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate the graces of sympathy of heart and of courtesy of speech; to be slow to take offense and quick to forgive being mindful of the rules of our Savior that we are to do so without delay, and if a member has anything against a brother, he will recognize his responsibility to seek reconciliation with the brother.
And finally, that if we leave this fellowship, we will seek at the earliest opportunity to unite with some other Bible-believing church.
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