There is one God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; who subsist in unity, and also as three separate distinct Persons
References: John 14:7–16; Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 40:28–29; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:13
Jesus Christ is God's Son. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven, and will literally return to earth
References: (Matthew 1:22–23; Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 53:5–6; John 1:1–5; John 14:10–30; Hebrews 4:14–15; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 1:3–4; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Timothy 6:14–15; Titus 2:13
The Holy Spirit is the divine helper, assistant, counselor and instructor and His work is to reveal Christ, convict of sin, lead to repentance, guide believers, comfort, strengthen, and sanctify the soul
References: 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7–13; John 14:16–17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 5:25; Galatians 5:25
The Bible is God’s Holy Word, without error, and is the sole authority for life
References: Psalm 119:105; Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:16
Human beings are the special creations of God, made in His image. They fell through the sin of the first man, Adam, and all human beings are sinners in need of salvation
References: Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3–6; Isaiah 53:6; Isaiah 59:1–2; Romans 3:23
Salvation is a gift through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Every person who truly is saved is eternally secure in the Lord Jesus Christ and will spend eternity in heaven, while those who die in their sins will spend eternity in hell
References: Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8–9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Baptism is by immersion after salvation and is done in obedience to Jesus Christ’s command
References: Matthew 3:15–17; Acts 2:38
Each believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ
References: Hebrews 4:14–16; Hebrews 7:19; Ephesians 3:12
The Church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head
References: Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:27–29; 1 Corinthians 12:27–29; Ephesians 1:21–23; Ephesians 3:20–22; Ephesians 4:1–3; Ephesians 5:21–27; Colossians 1:17–19
Read The Baptist Faith and Message for our full statement of faith.