Calvary Baptist of Gaines

The Bible

• We believe the Scriptures are inspired by God, preserved without error, and are the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

The Trinity

• We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

• We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, fully God and fully man.

• We believe He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily the third day.

• We believe He ascended to Heaven and will personally return for His church.

The Holy Spirit

• We believe the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, regenerates, indwells, and empowers believers to live a holy life.

Salvation

• We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not of works.

• We believe all who are saved are eternally secure in Christ.

The Church

• We believe the local church is a body of baptized believers, independent and self-governing under Christ.

• We believe the church’s mission is to preach the Gospel, baptize, and disciple believers.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

• We believe baptism is by immersion, following salvation, and is the public testimony of faith in Christ.

• We believe the Lord’s Supper is a memorial of Christ’s death, observed by believers in the church.

Separation

• We believe Christians are called to live holy lives, separate from sin, false doctrine, and worldliness.

Future Things

• We believe in the imminent return of Christ for His church (the rapture).

• We believe in the future tribulation, the millennial reign of Christ, and the final judgment.