WELCOME WHAT TO EXPECT ►WHAT WE BELIEVE WHO WE ARE WHO IS JESUS? CONTACT & DIRECTION	What We Believe... The Bible is our Key!  At First Baptist Church, God's truth revealed to us through the Bible determines what we believe.  The following guidelines from ancient times help us stay true in modern times to the Bible's central message of Jesus Christ, while offering the freedom of personal convictions the Bible describes in Romans and Galatians. In essential beliefs — we have agreement and UNITY                                                  “There is one Body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all...” Ephesians 4:4-6 In non-essential beliefs — we have freedom and LIBERTY “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters... Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls... So then each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” Romans 14:1,4,12,22 In all our beliefs — we show love and CHARITY “...If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very secrets of God, and if I have the faith that can move mountains — but have no love, I amount to nothing at all.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 (Phillips) We exist as an independent biblically-focused church, basing our faith and practice upon scriptural precepts and principles. You are welcome to explore our faith statements and church covenant by clicking below.
	CLICK HERE for a full Statement of Faith   CLICK HERE for our Church Covenant     CLICK HERE for our Constitution
	We intentionally partner with several church and service groups and outreach ministries who embrace our biblically based beliefs and convictions as part of the greater expression of the Body of Christ. This includes our fellowship with the Grand Rapids Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GRARBC), the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches (MARBC) and the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC). Back to the Top

   
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