Core Beliefs
Our doctrinal statement reflects the broad, mainstream, conservative evangelical tradition which is consistent with the teachings of the Bible and which have stood the test of history and experience.
Click here for the full Statement of Faith.
The following are the core beliefs of
Great Bridge 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.
Click here for the full Statement of Faith.
The following are the core beliefs of
Great Bridge 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.
God
There is one eternally existing God
who has three distinct persons:
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy.
He is unchangeable and therefore is
the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
who has three distinct persons:
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy.
He is unchangeable and therefore is
the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son,
Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life
without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith,
as their Lord and Savior.
That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith,
as their Lord and Savior.
That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.