Genesis 1:27; 2:7; Matthew 6:67, 24; 16:26; 22:21; John 8:36; Acts 4:1920; Romans 6:12; 13:17; Galatians 5:1, 13; Philippians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:12; James 4:12; 1 Peter 2:1217; 3:1117; 4:1219. God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ, governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. We believe that man was created in innocence under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state. Sunday Mornings: 9:00 AM In-Person 10:30 AM In-Person 10:30 AM Live Streaming Online. Faith Church 11 Glenridge Road Rexford, NY 12148. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Baptist Faith and Message I. Our sovereign God brought about our new creation in a manner above our comprehension, solely by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth. (Luke 24:36-42; John 20:24-29). In fact, I can recall a time or two I have said that very thing myself. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. All members of the Boston Baptist College community are expected to treat one another with respect and Christ-like compassion. Standing, as Jesus does, with the outcast . The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations. They are voluntary and advisory bodies designed to elicit, combine, and direct the energies of our people in the most effective manner. 16. It is God's revelation to man, inerrant as originally written by Spirit-controlled men. ; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:13; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff. And with Mr . 4. [citation needed][b]. All believers from Pentecost to the Rapture are added to the Church by the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He never casts us off, but, as we remain sealed to the day of redemption, we inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation. (Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-26; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Revelation 20:11-15), (Statement of Faith ratified February 5th, 2017), exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. Hindi Baptists are a people of deep beliefs and cherished doctrines. It is clearly commanded of God that all believers should live lives of separation from all worldly and sinful practices and to be holy as He is holy. True repentance is inseparably related to true faith causing one to purposely turn away from sin and move instead toward God as an act of faith. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The first day of the week is the Lords Day. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. 3. Members of New Testament churches should cooperate with one another in carrying forward the missionary, educational, and benevolent ministries for the extension of Christs Kingdom. Clear expressions about the future direction of the SBC under the "conservative resurgency" leadership. Christians ought to pray and to labor that the Kingdom may come and Gods will be done on earth. We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession and supplication . He regeneratesthe sinner by the Word of God. Monique Moultrie, an associate professor of religious studies at Georgia State University, told NPR, "I think it is interesting that more swift movement was made towards removing these churches . Matthew 16:1519; 18:1520; Acts 2:4142, 47; 5:1114; 6:36; 13:13; 14:23, 27; 15:130; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:45; 7:17; 9:1314; 12; Ephesians 1:2223; 2:1922; 3:811, 21; 5:2232; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:914; 3:115; 4:14; Hebrews 11:3940; 1 Peter 5:14; Revelation 23; 21:23. I have heard folk say, I am Baptist to the bone if you cut me bless God, Ill bleed Baptist! Confessions serve us due to their helpful summary of the essential teachings of Scripture so as to both . But some of us take it too far to the place of sin. Parents are to demonstrate to their children Gods pattern for marriage. This revision was particularly objectionable to the Baptist General Convention of Texas[citation needed], the largest SBC state convention, which had previously split between moderates and conservatives, with the latter forming the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. We do consider the knowledge, belief, and acceptance of the truth as set forth in this doctrinal statement to be essential to sound faith and practice. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. 12. Examples of such work would include course material, books or articles written, video presentation, online courses, or software developed. She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation. Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. To receive no substantial gifts from students, vendors, or others associated with the professional completion of job responsibilities so as to create any hint of conflict of interest. Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:12; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:710; 119:1, 89, 105, 140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:132; Matthew 5:1718; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:4446; John 5:39; 16:1315; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff. Therefore, we believe the Universal Church and this local church family are obligated to make every effort to evangelize all people everywhere, beginning in our homes, then reaching to our town, state, nation, and the entire world. We believe the Savior, by His atoning work and through His Gospel, gave hope to every member of the human family. (Genesis 1:1-3; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:8; Luke 1:35; Luke 24:49; John 3:5-7; 14:16,17,26; John 16:7-15; Acts 5:30-32; 11:16; Romans 8:14,16,26,27; Romans 15:19; 1 Corinthians 2:10,11; Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 9:14). He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. To limit any personal matters to momentary attention while on the job, including but not limited to - phone calls, personal visits or conversations or computer use. To discuss issues of personal salary and compensation only with an appropriate supervisor. We believe in God's electing grace; that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation. It is the glorious display of Gods sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. We believe that in His relation to the unbelieving world, He restrains the evil one until Gods purpose is fulfilled. The full historicity and perspicuity of the biblical record of primeval history, including the literal existence of Adam and Eve as the progenitors of all people, the literal fall and resultant divine curse on the creation, the worldwide cataclysmic deluge and the origin of nations and languages at the tower of Babel. The Lord is doing His work in this world through local churches. Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9, 3848; 6:33; 26:52; Luke 22:36, 38; Romans 12:1819; 13:17; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:12. . Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. ; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:911; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:613; 17:18; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:1415; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7. ; 28:1920; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:1831; Ephesians 4:1116; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3, 89; 1 Timothy 1:37; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:1417; Hebrews 5:126:3; James 1:5; 3:17. Bible, the only rule of faith and practice. As terms of relationship at any level within our faith community, Boston Baptist College prohibits all members of the college community from public advocacy or promotion for any position that sex outside of a biblically defined marriage is morally acceptable. The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord. We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is justification; that justification includes the pardon of sin and the gift of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done; but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood. D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed. The freedom of a teacher in a Christian school, college, or seminary is limited by the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ, by the authoritative nature of the Scriptures, and by the distinct purpose for which the school exists. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness undergirded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ. Some of the changes that were particularly well received (affirmations) by some Baptist theologians include the following:[5], In 2001, Russell Dilday of the Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University, raised 12 controversial points about the 2000 revision. It is more than just legal standing or even a change of nature. Directions. The Scriptures . In accordance with the spirit and teachings of Christ they should do all in their power to put an end to war. ; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Revelation 1:18; 3:11; 20:122:13. 1. To faithfully support the sanctity of permanent marriage between a man and a woman, avoiding all forms of sexual misconduct (including harassment and abuse-noting the institutional policy for such) and to contribute exclusively to that biblical pattern in all spheres of influence. The will of the local church is final on all matters of membership, policy, procedure, government, discipline, and benevolence. Leadership This phase of His coming is known as the Revelation of Jesus Christ. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. There is one and only one living and true God. Christ, the Lord, bore our sin in His own body on the crossthe just dying for the unjust. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of all mankind from sin. Chinese Champion Statement of Faith. Statement of Faith This doctrinal statement reflects the broad, mainstream, conservative evangelical tradition which is consistent with the teachings of the Bible and which has stood the test of history and experience.