What We Believe

God

We believe there is one true and living God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal, one God in essence and nature.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:22, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Corinthians 13:14
 

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, rose bodily from the grave on the third day, ascended into heaven, and will one day return as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:22-23, John 1:1-5, John 14:10-30, Hebrews 4:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4, Acts 1:9-11, Titus 2:13
 

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity and fully God. He convicts people of sin, draws them to Christ, indwells every believer at salvation, empowers Christian living, and guides believers into truth.

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 16:7-13, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 1:13, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 5:18
 

The Bible

We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is completely trustworthy, without error, and is the final authority for faith and practice.

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:160, Proverbs 30:5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21
 

Humanity

We believe all people are created in the image of God and are the crowning work of His creation. Because of sin, humanity is separated from God and in need of His grace and salvation.

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 3:23
 

Eternity

We believe every person will exist eternally. Those who have trusted in Jesus Christ will spend eternity with God in Heaven, while those who reject Him will remain eternally separated from God in Hell.

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, John 3:16, Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:11-13, Revelation 20:15
 

Salvation

We believe salvation is the free gift of God made available through Jesus Christ alone. It cannot be earned through good works, religious activity, or self-improvement. Salvation is received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: John 1:12, John 14:6, Romans 5:1, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 3:26, Titus 3:5
 

Baptism

We believe baptism by immersion is an act of obedience for every believer. It symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and serves as a public profession of faith. Baptism does not save but follows salvation as an outward testimony of an inward change.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41, Colossians 2:12, Ephesians 2:8-9
 

The Lord’s Supper

We believe the Lord’s Supper is an ordinance given by Jesus Christ for believers to remember His sacrifice on the cross. The bread and cup symbolize Christ’s body and blood and serve as a testimony to the saving work of Jesus. The Lord’s Supper is not a means of salvation but an act of worship and remembrance.

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
 

Our partnership with the SBC

New Hope Church is an autonomous local church that voluntarily cooperates with the Southern Baptist Convention in missions, church planting, disaster relief, and ministry efforts around the world. While we affirm the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 as a helpful summary of our core beliefs, the Bible alone is our final authority for faith and practice.

 
The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 can be viewed here: The Baptist Faith and Message 2000.