Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Walnut Grove Baptist Church 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 IS GOD’S WORD AND IT MUST BE PROCLAIMED
The Bible is totally true and without any error -2 Timothy 3:16-17
All of the Bible must be proclaimed without apology or fear - Acts 20:27
All of the Bible must be proclaimed without apology or fear - Acts 20:27
SALVATION IS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ALONE BY FAITH ALONE
All are in need of Christ - Romans 3:23
Christ died to save us from our sin - Romans 5:10
Salvation is received by grace through faith - Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation is much more than a past moment -Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13
Salvation brings a purpose - Ephesians 2:10
Christ died to save us from our sin - Romans 5:10
Salvation is received by grace through faith - Ephesians 2:8-9
Salvation is much more than a past moment -Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13
Salvation brings a purpose - Ephesians 2:10
THE CHURCH IS THE FAMILY OF THE REDEEMED WITH A CLEAR PURPOSE
To proclaim His Glory - 1 Peter 2:9
Prepare His own - Ephesians 4:11-13
Proclaim the Gospel - 1 Corinthians 1:23
Prepare His own - Ephesians 4:11-13
Proclaim the Gospel - 1 Corinthians 1:23
THE FAMILY IS GOD’S CHOSEN INSTITUTION AND IT MUST BE STRENGTHENED AND PROTECTED
Marriage is between a man and a woman for life - Ephesians 5:22-23
Children are a blessing of God - Psalm 127:3, 139:13-17
The family is the primary means of passing on the faith - Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Children are a blessing of God - Psalm 127:3, 139:13-17
The family is the primary means of passing on the faith - Deuteronomy 6:4-9
For a more complete explanation of what we believe, please read the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.