what we believe!
the 18 articles of faith
Our church was founded and based on the teachings of the Word of God according to the King James Bible 1611, and established in accordance with the Pendleton's Baptist Manual. This includes the adoption of the "18 Articles of Faith"
- 1. OF THE SCRIPTURES
- 2. OF THE TRUE GOD
- 3. OF THE FALL OF MAN
- 4. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION
- 5. OF JUSTIFICATION
- 6. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION
- 7. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION
- 8. OF REPENTANCE AND FAITH
- 9. OF GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE
- 10. OF SANCTIFICATION
- 11. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS
- 12. OF THE HARMONY OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL
- 13. OF A GOSPEL CHURCH
- 14. OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
- 15. OF THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH
- 16. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT
- 17. OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED
- 18. OF THE WORLD TO COME
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 of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort: to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; 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 through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in. the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements. And exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale of, and use of, intoxicating drinks as a beverage; to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.
the trail of blood
The Trail of Blood... is an excellent book written about the Baptist Church throughout history. From its beginnings in Jerusalem all the way through to the "New World". If you ever wondered what sacrifices were made to allow the Gospel to be freely preached and what atrocities the Church has suffered throughout time - this book is where you need to start.