The Word of God
Baptists believe the whole Bible to be the infallible Word of God and the supreme standard and guide in matters of faith and practice.
2 Timothy 3:14 · 2 Peter 1:21 · Isaiah 40:6-8
Diverse in expression, the Baptist denomination includes various kinds of Baptist churches, including Southern, National, American, Free Will, and Primitive. Although diverse in expression, all Baptist churches share common beliefs.
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What Baptists believe
Four shared
convictions.
Across the diversity of Baptist life, these foundational beliefs unite us in faith and practice.
Salvation through Christ
Baptists believe that salvation is wholly of God through the sacrificial death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ, and He alone. Those who are saved are saved by faith through grace, not by works.
John 3:15-17 · Romans 5:8-17 · Ephesians 2:8-9
Theocracy and equality
Baptists believe in the theocracy of the church, the sovereignty of God, and the equality of each member.
Colossians 1:18 · Matthew 20:24-25 · 1 Corinthians 12:12-17
Eternal security
Baptists believe in the eternal security of the believer in Jesus Christ.
John 3:15-17 · Romans 8:33-39 · 1 John 5:9-13
Church government
Autonomous under God.
Unlike other Protestant denominations, Baptists do not adhere to Episcopal or Presbyterian forms of government, but choose to be autonomous.
The Holy Spirit operates through the Pastor, who shares the vision of the Lord with the membership. That vision is sanctioned by the Word of God—the Bible.
Connected in fellowship
Autonomous in government.
United in convention.
Although Mount Moriah is an autonomous church, it is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.