OUR BELIEFS

Doctrine of the Scriptures

The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy.

Doctrine of God

There is one and only one living and true God. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

Doctrine of Humanity

Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Doctrine of Sin

We believe that sin has fractured all things, leaving the world in desperate need of salvation.

Doctrine of Salvation

We believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Doctrine of the Church

The Church is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel and sent into the world to shine forth the glory of God for the redemption of mankind.

Doctrine of the Last Things

According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness.

Our Affiliations

We are affiliated with:
Nationally: Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)
State: Tennessee Baptist Association (TBA)
Local: Chilhowee Baptist Association (CBA)

For a full description of our beliefs, please read the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.