
What We Believe
Our faith is rooted in the truth of God's Word.
Our Core Beliefs
At Center Baptist Church, we stand on the authority of Scripture and the teachings of Jesus Christ. As a Southern Baptist church, we affirm the Baptist Faith & Message, which outlines our core beliefs. Below is a summary of what we believe.
God
We believe in one true and living God who exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Ruler of all things.
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Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. It is the final authority for faith and life, revealing God's plan of salvation and guiding us in truth.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again on the third day. He is the only way to salvation and will return one day to reign as King.
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John 1:1, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It is a free gift from God, not based on our works but on the finished work of Jesus Christ. Those who repent and trust in Him are forgiven, justified, and promised eternal life.
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Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16
Baptism & The Lord’s Supper
We believe that baptism by immersion is a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. The Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a symbolic act of remembering Christ’s sacrifice until He returns.
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Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
The Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers. Each local church is called to worship, make disciples, serve, and share the Gospel with the world.
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Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 4:11-16, Matthew 28:19-20
The Return of Christ
We believe that Jesus will return personally and visibly to establish His kingdom. Those who trust in Him will dwell eternally with God, and those who reject Him will face eternal separation.
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1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:1-4, Matthew 24:30
Why We Are a Southern Baptist Church
Center Baptist Church is part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) because we believe in working together with other like-minded churches to spread the Gospel and make disciples. One of the primary ways we do this is through the Cooperative Program.
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The Cooperative Program is a unified mission-funding strategy that allows thousands of Southern Baptist churches to pool resources to support:
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International & North American Missions – Sending and supporting missionaries around the world
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Church Planting & Revitalization – Helping start new churches and strengthen existing ones
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Seminary Education – Training future pastors and ministry leaders
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Disaster Relief & Community Outreach – Providing aid in times of crisis
By giving through the Cooperative Program, we help advance the Gospel in ways that no single church could accomplish alone. We believe that together, we can do more for the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:13-15