Immanuel Baptist is proud to commit to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
Immanuel Baptist is proud to commit to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000
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Below are some key points of the Baptist Faith and Message that IBC is glad to hold. For more info, find the BFM 2000 here.
Below are some key points of the Baptist Faith and Message that IBC is glad to hold. For more info, find the BFM 2000 here.
The Scriptures
The Scriptures
“Written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man.”
“A perfect treasure of divine instruction.”
“Totally true and trustworthy… the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried.”
“All Scripture is a testimony to Christ.”
God
God
“There is one and only one living and true God… Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe.”
“Reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
Man
Man
“Special creation of God, made in His own image.”
“In the beginning man was innocent of sin… by his free choice man sinned against God.”
“Every person… possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.”
Salvation
Salvation
“Redemption of the whole man… offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.”
Includes “regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.”
“There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.”
God’s Purpose of Grace
God’s Purpose of Grace
“Election is the gracious purpose of God… consistent with the free agency of man.”
“All true believers endure to the end… kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.”
The Church
The Church
“An autonomous local congregation of baptized believers… governed by His laws.”
“Its two scriptural offices are that of pastor/elder/overseer and deacon.”
“The office of pastor/elder/overseer is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.”
Baptism & the Lord’s Supper
Baptism & the Lord’s Supper
Baptism: “Immersion of a believer in water… symbolizing the believer’s faith.”
Lord’s Supper: “A symbolic act of obedience… memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.”
Evangelism & Missions
Evangelism & Missions
“The duty and privilege of every follower of Christ… to make disciples of all nations.”
“Missionary effort… is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ.”
Religious Liberty
Religious Liberty
“God alone is Lord of the conscience.”
“Church and state should be separate.”
“A free church in a free state is the Christian ideal.”
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