GENERAL BAPTIST STATEMENTS OF FAITH

I. GOD

We believe that there is only one true, living, and eternal God and that the Godhead is revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
 A. One true and eternal God
Deuteronomy 6:4, 33:27; Jeremiah 10:10; Matthew 3:15, 16; 28:19; John       14:9-11; 10:30; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; 2 Corinthians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Timothy 1:17; 2:5; 6:17; Hebrews 1:1-13; 3:12; Mark 12:29
 B. The Godhead
  1. God as Father
Genesis 1:1; Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 4:6
  2. God as Son
Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 16:16; John 1:1; 3:14, 16; 14:28; 1 Corinthians 15:28; Hebrews 1:8
Virgin Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38
  3. God as Holy Spirit
John 14:16, 26; Acts 1:5, 8; 2:1-4; Romans 8:16

II. THE BIBLE

We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the Old and New Testaments; the inspired and infallible Word of God and therein is found the reliable guide of Christian faith and conduct.
 A. The Inspired Revelation
Luke 24:44-46; Romans 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:20-21
 B. The Infallible Word
Isaiah 40:8; Luke 21:33; John 17:17; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:25
 C. The Reliable Guide
Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:105, 140; John 5:39; Acts 17:11-12; Romans 10:14-15; 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

III. MAN

We believe that God created man in His own image to bring Him honor through obedience, and that when man disobeyed, he became a fallen sinful creature, unable to save himself. We believe that infants are in the covenant of God's grace and that all persons become accountable to God when they reach a state of moral responsibility.
 A. Man's Origin
Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7; Psalms 8:5
 B. Man's Purpose
Genesis 1:28-31; 2:15-25; Isaiah 43:7
 C. Man's Sin
Genesis 3:1-24; Psalms 51:5; Jeremiah 13:23; Romans 1:18-3:23; 5:12-21; 7:1-25
 D. Man's Accountability
Matthew 19:13-15; Romans 4:15; 5:13; 6:16; Hebrews 11:24-26

IV. SALVATION

We believe that Salvation (regeneration, sanctification, justification, and redemption) has been provided for all mankind through the redemptive work (life, death, resurrection, ascension, and intercession) of Jesus Christ, and that this Salvation can be received only through repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
 A. Salvation
Hebrews 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 1 Peter 1:9; Hebrews 7:25
 B. Regeneration
John 3:3-8; 1:11-13; 1 Peter 1:23; Ephesians 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Peter 1:4; Titus 3:5
 C. Sanctification
1 Corinthians 1:30; Ephesians 5:26; Hebrews 10:9-10, 29; 2 Timothy 2:21; Hebrews 13:12; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 1:2
 D. Justification
Romans 3:20-24; 5:1-2, 18; 8:30-33; Acts 13:38-39; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 5:21
 E. Redemption
Matthew 20:28; Isaiah 53:6; Colossians 1:14; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:9
 F. Christ's Redemptive Work
John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Hebrews 2:9; Revelation 22:17; 2 Peter 3:9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9
 G. Life and Death
Romans 5:10; Hebrews 9:12-15; John 10:11; 1 John 3:16
 H. Resurrection
Romans 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:14, 17
  I. Ascension
Hebrews 4:14-16; 6:19-20; 9:24; 10:11-12
  J. Intercession
Romans 8:34; Hebrews 9:15; Isaiah 53:12; 1 Timothy 2:5
  K. Repentance
Isaiah 55:6-7; Luke 24:47; Luke 13:3-5; Acts 2:38; 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
  L. Faith
John 3:16-18; Hebrews 11:1,6; 1 Peter 1:5

V. ASSURANCE AND ENDURANCE

We believe that those who abide in Christ have the assurance of salvation. However, we believe that the Christian retrains his freedom of choice; therefore, it is possible for him to turn away from God and be finally lost.
  A. Assurance
Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 5:9
  B. Endurance
Matthew 10:22; Luke 9:62; Colossians 1:23; Revelation 2:10-22; 3:3-5
  C. Warnings
John 15:6; Romans 11:20-23; Galatians 5:4; Hebrews 3:12; 10:26-29; 2 Peter 2:20-21
  D. Finally Lost
John 15:6, 1 Corinthians 9:27; Hebrews 6:4-6