Doctrinal Statement
We believe in THE HOLY SCRIPTURE: Accepting fully the writings of the Old and New Testaments as the very Word of God, verbally inspired in all parts and therefore wholly without error as given of God in the original languages, altogether sufficient in itself as our only infallible and authoritative rule of faith and of practice. While we hold a high view of the KJV (a.k.a. Authorized Version) and believe in preservation, this church does NOT hold to the KJV-Only position, but teaches “sound doctrine,” and, thus, teaches a Biblically responsible view of all translation work. (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Pet 1:12; John 17:17)
We believe in THE ONE TRUE GOD: Who is an intelligent, sovereign, spiritual and personal being; perfect, infinite, and eternal in His being, holiness and love, wisdom and power; absolutely separate from and above the world as its Creator, yet everywhere present in the world as the Upholder of all things. He is revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons but without division of nature, essence or being, and each having a distinct ministry in relation to His creation and people (Jer. 10:19; John 1:1-2; 17:3-5; l John 5:20; Col. 1:15-18).
We believe in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: Who is the second person of the triune God, the eternal Word and Only Begotten Son; that without any change in His Divine Person, He became man by miracle of the Virgin Birth, thus to continue forever as both true God and true Man, one Person with two natures; that as Man He was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin; that as the Perfect Lamb of God He gave himself in death upon the cross, bearing there the sin of the World, and suffering its full penalty of divine wrath in our stead; He arose from the grave in a glorified body; that as our Great High Priest He ascended into Heaven, there to appear before the face of God as our Advocate and intercessor (lsa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20; John 10:30; John 1:1; Titus 2:13; Matt 28:6; Mark 16:6; Rom. 8:34).
We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT: Who is the third person of the Trinity, and the divine Agent in nature, revelation and redemption; that He convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness and judgment; that He regenerates, indwells, baptizes, seals and anoints all who become children of God through Christ; that He further empowers, guides, teaches, sanctifies and fills believers who daily surrender to Him (John 14:16-17 & 26; 16:13-14; I Cor. 2:10-11, 12:11; Rom. 5:5; II Pet. 1:21).
We believe ALL MEN ARE BY NATURE AND CHOICE SINFUL AND LOST: Man was the direct creation of God, made in His image and likeness. By personal disobedience to the revealed will of God, man became a sinful creature, the father of a fallen race which is universally sinful in both nature and practice, thus alienated from the life and family of God, under the righteous judgment and wrath of God, and has within himself no possible means of salvation (Gen. 1:26, 3:6; Rom. 5:12, 18-19; Eph. 2:8-9, 18).
We believe in SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH: Salvation is the free gift of God, neither merited nor secured in part or in whole by any virtue or work of man, but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom all true believers have as a present possession the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, sonship in the family of God, deliverance and security from all condemnation, every spiritual resource needed for life and godliness and the guarantee that they shall never perish; that this salvation affects the whole man; that apart from Christ there is no possible salvation. The only way that a person comes to God is through the Holy Spirit’s drawing them, but He draws ALL mankind to Himself because Christ was lifted up on the Cross. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. God is not willing that any should perish, but that all come to repentance (John 3:14-18; 12:32; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-10).
We believe in RIGHTEOUS LIVING AND GODLY WORKS: This is not a means of salvation in any sense, but of its proper evidence and fruit. Therefore, as Christians, we should obey the Word of our Lord, seek the things which are above, walk as He walked, accept as our solemn responsibility the duty and privileges of bearing the Gospel to a lost world; remembering that a victorious and fruitful Christian life is possible only for those who, in gratitude for the infinite and undeserved mercies of God, have presented themselves wholly to Christ (Rom. 6:14-18; Heb. 13:16; James 4:17; l Cor. 6:14; I Pet. 3:11; Eph. 5:8).
We believe in BIBLICAL SEPARATION: All saved persons should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord Jesus Christ; and, that separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices, and associations is commanded of God. Furthermore, we do not directly cooperate with religious organizations and churches that do not agree with our doctrine. (Rom. 12:1-2, 14:13; II Cor. 6:14-18:1; II Tim. 3:1-5; I John 2:15-17; II John 9-11).
(NOTE: The details of the rest of this doctrinal statement is publicly available at our in booklet form. Copies can be received upon request while attending a regular service and must be agreed upon for church membership.)
We believe God Created Human Sexuality
We believe in the Existence of Satan
We believe in the Rapture ("caught up") and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
We believe in the Future Life, Bodily Resurrection of the Saved and Unsaved as well as Eternal Hope of Life and Eternal Punishment of Unbelievers
We believe in the Separation of Church and State
We believe in the Priesthood of All Believers
We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ
We believe in the Importance of the Local Church
We believe in the Independence and Autonomy of the Local Church
We believe in the Ordinances given by Jesus Christ to the Local Church as Baptism by Immersion and The Lord's Supper or Communion
We believe in a Dispensation view of the Scriptures in God's relationship to natural mankind
We believe in the Sanctity of All Human Life
We believe that True Believers should not Sue Each Other
We believe that False Teachers are to be Corrected or Removed from our Church
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Our Doctrinal Statement or Articles of Faith has been revised and refined according to "sound doctrinal teaching" and guidelines recommended to the function of a local Bible-believing, New Testament Christian Church. The Holy Scripture is our final authority for faith and practice; therefore all actual members of Brookhill Baptist Church must be in agreement with and follow appropriate life principles, precepts and commands given in the Word of God in order to be a "member in good standing." A detailed copy of the revised "Statement of Faith" in our full Covenant and Church Constitution can be requested and received at any time.
We believe in THE ONE TRUE GOD: Who is an intelligent, sovereign, spiritual and personal being; perfect, infinite, and eternal in His being, holiness and love, wisdom and power; absolutely separate from and above the world as its Creator, yet everywhere present in the world as the Upholder of all things. He is revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons but without division of nature, essence or being, and each having a distinct ministry in relation to His creation and people (Jer. 10:19; John 1:1-2; 17:3-5; l John 5:20; Col. 1:15-18).
We believe in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: Who is the second person of the triune God, the eternal Word and Only Begotten Son; that without any change in His Divine Person, He became man by miracle of the Virgin Birth, thus to continue forever as both true God and true Man, one Person with two natures; that as Man He was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin; that as the Perfect Lamb of God He gave himself in death upon the cross, bearing there the sin of the World, and suffering its full penalty of divine wrath in our stead; He arose from the grave in a glorified body; that as our Great High Priest He ascended into Heaven, there to appear before the face of God as our Advocate and intercessor (lsa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20; John 10:30; John 1:1; Titus 2:13; Matt 28:6; Mark 16:6; Rom. 8:34).
We believe in THE HOLY SPIRIT: Who is the third person of the Trinity, and the divine Agent in nature, revelation and redemption; that He convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness and judgment; that He regenerates, indwells, baptizes, seals and anoints all who become children of God through Christ; that He further empowers, guides, teaches, sanctifies and fills believers who daily surrender to Him (John 14:16-17 & 26; 16:13-14; I Cor. 2:10-11, 12:11; Rom. 5:5; II Pet. 1:21).
We believe ALL MEN ARE BY NATURE AND CHOICE SINFUL AND LOST: Man was the direct creation of God, made in His image and likeness. By personal disobedience to the revealed will of God, man became a sinful creature, the father of a fallen race which is universally sinful in both nature and practice, thus alienated from the life and family of God, under the righteous judgment and wrath of God, and has within himself no possible means of salvation (Gen. 1:26, 3:6; Rom. 5:12, 18-19; Eph. 2:8-9, 18).
We believe in SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH: Salvation is the free gift of God, neither merited nor secured in part or in whole by any virtue or work of man, but received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom all true believers have as a present possession the gift of eternal life, a perfect righteousness, sonship in the family of God, deliverance and security from all condemnation, every spiritual resource needed for life and godliness and the guarantee that they shall never perish; that this salvation affects the whole man; that apart from Christ there is no possible salvation. The only way that a person comes to God is through the Holy Spirit’s drawing them, but He draws ALL mankind to Himself because Christ was lifted up on the Cross. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. God is not willing that any should perish, but that all come to repentance (John 3:14-18; 12:32; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:8; 6:23; 10:9-10).
We believe in RIGHTEOUS LIVING AND GODLY WORKS: This is not a means of salvation in any sense, but of its proper evidence and fruit. Therefore, as Christians, we should obey the Word of our Lord, seek the things which are above, walk as He walked, accept as our solemn responsibility the duty and privileges of bearing the Gospel to a lost world; remembering that a victorious and fruitful Christian life is possible only for those who, in gratitude for the infinite and undeserved mercies of God, have presented themselves wholly to Christ (Rom. 6:14-18; Heb. 13:16; James 4:17; l Cor. 6:14; I Pet. 3:11; Eph. 5:8).
We believe in BIBLICAL SEPARATION: All saved persons should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord Jesus Christ; and, that separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices, and associations is commanded of God. Furthermore, we do not directly cooperate with religious organizations and churches that do not agree with our doctrine. (Rom. 12:1-2, 14:13; II Cor. 6:14-18:1; II Tim. 3:1-5; I John 2:15-17; II John 9-11).
(NOTE: The details of the rest of this doctrinal statement is publicly available at our in booklet form. Copies can be received upon request while attending a regular service and must be agreed upon for church membership.)
We believe God Created Human Sexuality
We believe in the Existence of Satan
We believe in the Rapture ("caught up") and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
We believe in the Future Life, Bodily Resurrection of the Saved and Unsaved as well as Eternal Hope of Life and Eternal Punishment of Unbelievers
We believe in the Separation of Church and State
We believe in the Priesthood of All Believers
We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ
We believe in the Importance of the Local Church
We believe in the Independence and Autonomy of the Local Church
We believe in the Ordinances given by Jesus Christ to the Local Church as Baptism by Immersion and The Lord's Supper or Communion
We believe in a Dispensation view of the Scriptures in God's relationship to natural mankind
We believe in the Sanctity of All Human Life
We believe that True Believers should not Sue Each Other
We believe that False Teachers are to be Corrected or Removed from our Church
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Our Doctrinal Statement or Articles of Faith has been revised and refined according to "sound doctrinal teaching" and guidelines recommended to the function of a local Bible-believing, New Testament Christian Church. The Holy Scripture is our final authority for faith and practice; therefore all actual members of Brookhill Baptist Church must be in agreement with and follow appropriate life principles, precepts and commands given in the Word of God in order to be a "member in good standing." A detailed copy of the revised "Statement of Faith" in our full Covenant and Church Constitution can be requested and received at any time.
