Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of First Baptist Church of Nicoma Park based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
The Bible
We believe that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men of God were “Moved by the Holy Spirit" to write the very words of Scripture. The Bible is therefore without error (inerrant) in its original manuscripts. God has supernaturally preserved the Bible, and it is the sole and final authority for faith and life, providing encouragement, guidance, comfort and instruction for training in righteousness.
God
We believe that God exists eternally in three persons. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are one God. We believe that God created the universe by His Power and Word. We believe that God is all knowing, all powerful and ever present.
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father into the world to save sinners. We believe that Jesus Christ was virgin born, sinless in life and mighty in words and deeds. We believe that Jesus was both God and man, that he was crucified for our sins, and was bodily raised from the dead. He then ascended to His Father’s side where He is head of the church and intercedes for believers. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again personally, visibly and bodily to reign as Lord.
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
Salvation
We believe that Jesus, through his death on the cross, provided salvation for all. However, to receive salvation one must repent of sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone. The true believer is eternally secure and cannot lose his salvation. He may, however, lose his joy by sin and bring the loving discipline of the Father upon himself. All who have received Christ will at death depart to be with Christ in their spirits. At Christ’s return, believers will receive a new body which will be like His glorious body.
The Church
We believe a New Testament church is a local body of baptized believers who have agreed together to worship Jesus Christ, edify believers, evangelize the lost and minister to others. The church has two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life we have in Him. The Lord’s Supper is a reminder of Christ’s death and anticipates His Second Coming!