We hold to traditional, biblical, Baptist beliefs. In our drifting society people need a solid, steady anchor.
We believe the time-tested truths, preached and taught with relevance and compassion at Liberty Baptist,
an offer that anchor of peace and steadfastness people are seeking.
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We believe the whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the verbally inspired Word of God. All Sunday School teachers and preachers in our church use only the King James Bible.
We believe Jesus Christ was born of Mary while she was still a virgin, and Jesus is the very Son of God. Matthew 1:23 We believe Christ died for our sins. I Corinthians 15:3 We believe He arose bodily from the grave the third day. I Corinthians 15:4 We believe Christ alone is the mediator and intercessor between God and man. I Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:25 We believe in order to be “saved” the soul must be born again. John 3:3 We believe salvation is by grace through faith alone. Ephesians 2:8,9 We believe that everyone who trust Jesus Christ for their salvation should declare their faith through baptism by immersion in water. Romans 6:4-5 We believe Christ keeps those who are born again eternally secure. II Timothy 1:12; John 10:28 We believe Christians are called to separation from worldly, sinful practices, unto a life of usefulness for Christ. II Corinthians 6:17 |
We believe a church is a body of baptized believers called to share the Gospel of salvation with our friends, neighbors, and the world beyond. Matthew 28:18-20
We believe in the pre-millennial and pre-tribulation return of Christ. This will be in two parts, the visible revelation of Christ at the end of the Tribulation (Acts 1:9-11, Zechariah 13:6). And the Rapture of believers before the seven year Tribulation (I Thessalonians 4:13-18, 5:1-9). Though there will be people being saved during the Tribulation by Israel (Revelation 7:3-14), the Tribulation is Israel’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7), not the church. Revelation 6:-19: covers the entire tribulation and it is Israel that is mentioned during this time, but the church is never mentioned except one time (Revelation 19:7-9), and it is in Heaven (Revelation 19:1, 11). We believe that the errors of the Charismatic movement have caused severe division in many churches and as such should be guarded against. The gift of tongues as found in the Bible and what people today claim they have, are two different things. The Bible reveals that the gift of tongues were real, known languages (Acts 2:4-11). And though one may argue what the language of Heaven is, it is not an unintelligible language. |
The big questions.
What happens when I die? Where will I spend eternity? The single most important question that you will ever answer is this:
"If I were to die today, would I spend eternity in Heaven with God?" Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer
to that question. The Bible tells us in 1 John 5:13, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
that ye may know that ye have eternal life..."
My biggest mistake when I don't know my way is that I don't want to admit that I am lost!
My wife calls this, "pride." In order to find the way to eternal life with God, I must admit I am lost in sin. Romans 5:12 teaches us that since Adam and Eve, the first man and woman on earth, a sin nature has been present in all people. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Sin is any act contrary to God's laws and commandments, and those sins that I have committed separate me from God. Whenever I have been lost, I have paid some type of penalty. I have been late to a special event, and, on occasion, I have received a speeding ticket. Sin also has a penalty. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The "wage" or payment for our sin is spiritual death, and eternal separation from God.
Religion and Good Works Are Not the Answer
Religions try to create their own ways to God. Their systems may seem logical, but they cannot bridge the gap created by our sin. Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” In other words, our thoughts and ways are not what matter. God’s Word, the Bible, provides true answers of grace and forgiveness. In Ephesians 2:8–9 the Bible says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
The Good News: Jesus Christ Provides the Way!
Even though we were lost and separated from God, He loved us, and because He is love, God sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and raise from the dead three days later. John 3:16 explains “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, He became the payment for our sin. Now, we do not have to pay for our sin ourselves. By His grace, salvation is provided. In Romans 5:8, the Bible says, “But God commendeth [meaning proved or demonstrated] his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Believe and Receive Christ
In order to have a relationship with God and an eternal home in Heaven, we must stop trusting ourselves, our works, and our religions, and place our full trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of our sin and eternal life. In Romans 10:13 the Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” That is a promise directly from God that if you will pray to Him, confess that you are a sinner, ask Him to forgive your sins, and turn to Him alone to be your Saviour; He promises to save you and give you the free gift of eternal life. You can make that decision today by praying from your heart, something like this:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. Right now, I turn to you alone to be my Saviour. Dear Lord Jesus please come into my heart and forgive me of all of my sins. I put all of my faith in you alone to save my soul.
You'll never regret that decision! If you have just trusted Christ, we would love to know about your decision and give
you a Bible and some other materials to help you learn more about your new relationship with God's son, Jesus Christ!
Give us a call at 417-988-2151 and ask for Pastor Garry. Call us today!
What happens when I die? Where will I spend eternity? The single most important question that you will ever answer is this:
"If I were to die today, would I spend eternity in Heaven with God?" Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer
to that question. The Bible tells us in 1 John 5:13, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
that ye may know that ye have eternal life..."
My biggest mistake when I don't know my way is that I don't want to admit that I am lost!
My wife calls this, "pride." In order to find the way to eternal life with God, I must admit I am lost in sin. Romans 5:12 teaches us that since Adam and Eve, the first man and woman on earth, a sin nature has been present in all people. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Sin is any act contrary to God's laws and commandments, and those sins that I have committed separate me from God. Whenever I have been lost, I have paid some type of penalty. I have been late to a special event, and, on occasion, I have received a speeding ticket. Sin also has a penalty. Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The "wage" or payment for our sin is spiritual death, and eternal separation from God.
Religion and Good Works Are Not the Answer
Religions try to create their own ways to God. Their systems may seem logical, but they cannot bridge the gap created by our sin. Proverbs 14:12 says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” In other words, our thoughts and ways are not what matter. God’s Word, the Bible, provides true answers of grace and forgiveness. In Ephesians 2:8–9 the Bible says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
The Good News: Jesus Christ Provides the Way!
Even though we were lost and separated from God, He loved us, and because He is love, God sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins and raise from the dead three days later. John 3:16 explains “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, He became the payment for our sin. Now, we do not have to pay for our sin ourselves. By His grace, salvation is provided. In Romans 5:8, the Bible says, “But God commendeth [meaning proved or demonstrated] his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Believe and Receive Christ
In order to have a relationship with God and an eternal home in Heaven, we must stop trusting ourselves, our works, and our religions, and place our full trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of our sin and eternal life. In Romans 10:13 the Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” That is a promise directly from God that if you will pray to Him, confess that you are a sinner, ask Him to forgive your sins, and turn to Him alone to be your Saviour; He promises to save you and give you the free gift of eternal life. You can make that decision today by praying from your heart, something like this:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. Right now, I turn to you alone to be my Saviour. Dear Lord Jesus please come into my heart and forgive me of all of my sins. I put all of my faith in you alone to save my soul.
You'll never regret that decision! If you have just trusted Christ, we would love to know about your decision and give
you a Bible and some other materials to help you learn more about your new relationship with God's son, Jesus Christ!
Give us a call at 417-988-2151 and ask for Pastor Garry. Call us today!