MEREDITH CENTER FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH
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Statement of Biblical Beliefs

We believe that the Bible is divinely inspired by God. It is faultless and it is the sole and final authority for all matters of our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:21)

We believe in the eternal Godhead who has revealed Himself as one God existing in three persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)


We believe that man by nature is sinful and unholy. He is unable to attain God’s righteousness apart from regeneration through the Lord Jesus Christ. (Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:23; 5:8; Ephesians 2:1-3)


We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He is both totally God and totally man. (Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6, 7; Luke 1:26–35; John 1:14–18)


We believe Christ died, was buried and rose again on the third day. (Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:1– 4)


We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the work of the cross of Calvary. (Ephesians 2:8–9; Hebrews 9:11-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17)


We believe in eternal life for all believers (John 1:12, 3:16, 15:29) and eternal punishment and separation from God for all unbelievers. (John 15:29; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)


We believe that there is one true universal Church that is made up of genuine believers with Jesus as the head. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:25-27)


We believe that water baptism by total immersion, in the name of the eternal Godhead, is necessary in order to fulfill the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38, 19:1– 6)


We believe in the partaking of Communion also called the Lord’s Supper, for all professing born-again believers. (Matthew 26:26–28; 1 Corinthians 11:28–32)


We believe in the Spirit-filled life, a life of separation from the world and lived according to holiness in the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 5:15-18)


We believe in miraculous physical healing and spiritual deliverance in the name of Jesus. (Mark 16:17-18; 1 Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14)


We believe in the operation of spiritual gifts and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:4-7; Ephesians 4:7-8)


We believe in the bodily ascension of Jesus to heaven and that He is coming again a second time for His universal Church, and to judge both the living and the dead. (Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 4:5)

We believe that the Devil is a real spiritual being who will eventually be judged with his fallen angels and cast into the Lake of Fire. (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:14–15)
  • Welcome
    • Leadership >
      • Pastor's Letter
    • Committees
    • Our Covenant
  • Services
    • Baptisms
    • Biblical Beliefs
    • Prayers Creeds
  • Events
    • VBS Celebration 2024
    • VBS Celebration 2023
    • VBS Celebration 2022
    • Easter 2024
    • Easter 2023
    • Easter 2022
    • Clean Up Day
  • Missions
    • Missions News
    • Meredith Food Pantry
    • Veteran's Breakfast
  • Connect
    • Directions
    • Child of God
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