What We Believe
These are not just doctrines written on paper. They are the truths we have staked our lives on — the convictions that shape how we worship, how we love, and how we live.
We believe the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. Every word is God-breathed — not merely a human record of spiritual experience, but God's own revelation of Himself to humanity.
Scripture alone is our supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice. It is the lens through which we interpret life, the measure by which we test all teaching, and the foundation on which we stand.
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, distinct in person yet one in essence, will, and glory.
The Father is the sovereign Creator and sustainer of all things. The Son is the eternal Word who became flesh. The Holy Spirit is the divine presence who indwells, guides, and empowers every believer. Together — and yet not divided — they are the one true God.
We believe in Jesus Christ — the eternal Son of God, who took on human flesh through a miraculous virgin birth, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross as a substitutionary atonement for the sins of all who would believe.
On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave — conquering sin, death, and hell. He ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes for His people today. He will return visibly and gloriously to judge the living and the dead.
We believe that every human being is born into sin, separated from God, and unable to save themselves through good works, religious effort, or moral achievement. Salvation is entirely the work of God.
God, in His grace and mercy, sent His Son to bear the penalty for sin. Salvation comes by repenting of sin and placing personal faith in Jesus Christ — His death, burial, and resurrection. It is a gift, received by faith, not earned by works.
We believe in the church — the body of Christ, made up of all who have been born again by faith. The local church is a congregation of baptized believers, covenanting together for worship, discipleship, fellowship, and mission.
The church exists to glorify God, to edify believers, and to proclaim the gospel to the world. It is not optional for the Christian life — it is the primary context in which faith grows, gifts are deployed, and Christ is made known.
We believe in believer's baptism by immersion — the full immersion of a professing believer in water, following repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism does not save; it is an outward symbol of an inward reality.
Going beneath the water pictures death to the old life. Rising from the water pictures resurrection — new life in Christ. It is the first act of public obedience for a new believer, and one of the most moving moments in the life of any local church.
We believe that prayer is the lifeblood of the Christian life and the church. Through prayer, believers commune with the living God — bringing their needs, confessing their sins, thanking Him for His grace, and aligning their will with His.
We also believe that God calls His people to worship in spirit and in truth — through Scripture, song, preaching, and the Lord's Supper. Worship is not a warm-up act; it is the heartbeat of who we are as a church.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead — both the saved and the lost. Those who have placed their faith in Christ will be raised to eternal life, dwelling with God forever in a new heaven and new earth, free from sin, sorrow, and death.
Those who have rejected Christ will be raised to face the righteous judgment of God. We do not hold this truth lightly — it is the very reason we are passionate about sharing the gospel. Eternity is too real and too long to stay silent.
"These things are true. Not because we decided they would be — but because the God of the universe has spoken."Pastor David Holloway · Lakeland Baptist Church