The Scriptures
We believe the Holy Bible is a supernatural book, that it is the very Word of God, that it is in the sixty-six books the full, final and complete revelation of God’s will to man. We believe the author of the Bible is God the Holy Spirit and by inspiration we mean the plenary verbal inspiration, that Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit as revealed in Second Peter Chapter One. We believe the King James Version is the preserved Word of God in the English language. We reject the modern paraphrased versions, the modern common version and others which delete the pure meaning of redemption and do injustice to the Deity of Christ. We believe and teach that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) (Hebrews 4:12) (2 Peter 1:19-21) (Isaiah 8:20) (Psalm 119:89) (Romans 15:4)
You need to be saved; “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 .
You cannot save yourself; “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to
his mercy he saved us,” Titus 3:5.
God has provided for your salvation; “Wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that
come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make
intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25
Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation; “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the
life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6
God wants to save you; “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any
should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
God can save you now; “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 10:13
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour (John 1:12 ; Ephesians 2:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 ; Isaiah 12:2; John 3:16 ; Acts 16:31 ),
And on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, (Acts 2:38 ; Acts 8:36 -38; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16 ; Acts 10:48 ; 16:31 -34)
We do now, in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:14-27; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 2:19-22)
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian Love; (1 Corinthians 1:10;
Romans 15:5-6; 2 Corinthians 3:5; Amos 3:3; 1 John 2:10)
To strive for the advancement of this New Testament Baptist Church in knowledge, holiness and comfort;
(Hebrews 10:24 ; Galatians 5:13 ; 1 Samuel 12:23 ; James 5:16; 2 Peter 3:18)
To promote its prosperity and spirituality; (1 Thessalonians 5:14 ; Matthew 18:17; 2 Corinthians 16:2;
Ephesians 4:11-12)
To sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; (Hebrews 10:25 ; Acts 2:42; Romans 6:3-14;
1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 18:15-17)
To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel to all nations. (2 Corinthians 8:14; 9:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Malachi 3:8-10;
Hebrews 13:17; Galatians 6:6; Luke 10:7)
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; (2 Corinthians 8:5; Matthew 6:6; 7:7; Luke 18:1)
To religiously educate our children; (Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:7-12; Proverbs 22:6; 2 Timothy 3:15 )
To seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; (Matthew 5:16 ; 28:19-20; Romans 9:3; Romans 10:1)
To walk circumspectly in the world; (Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ; 1 John 2:15 ; Colossians 3:17 )
To be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; (1 Peter 2:12 ;
Hebrews 13:21 ; Philippians 3:16 – 18)
To avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; (Matthew 12:36 ; Proverbs 26:20; Romans 1:30 ;
Ephesians 4:26; Proverbs 6:16-19)
To abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage; (Proverbs 20:1; 23:29 -32; Ephesians 5:18 ;
1 Thessalonians 5:22 )
To abstain from membership in Lodges and secret organizations and to avoid taking secret oaths which are contrary to Scripture; (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Psalm 1:1; Ephesians 5:11-12; 2 John 9-11; Matthew 5:34-37; James 5:12; Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 5:4-6)
And to be zealous in our efforts to advance the work of the Saviour. (John 15:16; 1 Corinthians 15:58;
2 Corinthians 5:20)
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; (Galatians 6:2; 1 Corinthians 5:13 ; Romans 14:7;
2 Thessalonians 3:14 -15)
To remember each other in prayer; (Hebrews 13:18 ; Ephesians 6:18 )
To aid each other in sickness and distress; (Romans 12:15 ; Philippians 4:16 )
To cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; (1 John 3:17 -18; James 3:13 ;
Colossians 3:17 ; 4:6)
To be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the laws of our Saviour, to secure it without delay. (1 Corinthians 6:7; Matthew 18:15,21-22; Romans 14:19)
We moreover engage, that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other New Testament Baptist Church of like faith and practice, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word. (Acts 9:19 ; 18:27 ; Romans 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:25; Galatians 1:9)