…About the Scriptures

We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture.  Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error in the original autographs. (II Tim. 3:15-17; II Pet. 1:19-21)

…About God

We believe in one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are co-eternal and co-equal with one another in nature and essence sharing the same power and attributes according to Scripture. (Gen. 1:1, 26; Rom. 8:14-15)

…ABOUT JESUS

We believe Jesus is God. We believe in the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, His literal death, burial, and resurrection as the only way of salvation for mankind. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, and lived a sinless life. All things were made by, for, and through Him, and He is mankind’s only hope for eternal life. (John 1:1; Col. 1:13-22; Heb. 1:1-3)

…About Humanity

We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with him but became separated from him in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts. (Gen. 1:26-27; Rom. 1:19-32; Rom. 3:10-18, 23; Col. 1:21-22)

…About Salvation

We believe that no one can save themselves, and no one deserves to be saved. It is only through the great love, grace, mercy, and sovereignty of God that man has an opportunity for salvation. Salvation is a free gift offered through the substitutionary payment made by Christ on the cross for anyone who would put their faith in Him…the righteous One making a payment that man could not make to purchase a place in heaven for the unrighteous. Eternal life begins the moment one genuinely repents (turns from sin) and receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith. Saving faith is putting the full weight of one’s trust in Christ alone for salvation. (John 3:16; Rom. 10:9-10; John 11:25; Eph. 2:1; Rom. 5:1; Phil. 1:6)

…ABOUT SECURITY

We believe that because of the grace and sovereignty of God, every true believer can have confidence in the security of their salvation. Those whom God has saved through Christ will never fall away from the grace of God, not because of how tightly they hold onto Him, but because of how tightly they are held by Him. (Eph. 1:3-6; John 10:27-29)

…About Baptism

We believe that baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ. (Rom. 6:4-7)

…ABOUT THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church partake of the elements of the bread and cup. These elements are a representation of the body and blood of Christ. Partaking of the Lord’s Supper shows the believer’s remembrance of the death of Christ and looks forward in anticipation of Him coming again. (I Cor. 11:23-26)

…About the Christian Life

We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves. By obedience to the Word of God and daily yielding to the Spirit of God, every believer should mature and be conformed to the image of Christ. (Rom. 12:2; Phil. 1:6; II Cor. 3:18; Rom. 8:29; Eph. 5:18; Luke 9:23)

…About the Church

We believe that the church is the body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving him and by making him known to the lost world. Gathering together regularly, each one using their gifts and talents, and the giving of one’s resources to the work of the church are all responsibilities of the members. (Eph. 2:19-22; II Cor. 9:6-8; Heb. 10:23-25)

*Westview Baptist Church affirms “The Baptist Faith & Message” as adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention on June 14, 2000.