Our faith is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the truth of God's Word.
As a Baptist church, we seek to build our faith, worship, teaching, and life together upon the authority of the Holy Scriptures and the good news of Jesus Christ. The statements below summarize foundational Christian beliefs that shape our life and ministry as a church.
We believe the Bible is God's Word and is the authoritative foundation for Christian faith and life. Scripture reveals God's character, His purposes, and His saving work through Jesus Christ. We seek to read, teach, and apply Scripture faithfully.
We believe in one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is holy, loving, just, faithful, and worthy of all worship and glory.
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, truly God and truly human. He lived a sinless life, died for our sins, was bodily raised from the dead, and is Lord. Through Him we receive reconciliation with God.
We believe the Holy Spirit is the divine Spirit who works in the world and in the lives of believers. He brings conviction, gives new life, indwells believers, forms Christlike character, and empowers God's people for faithful service.
We believe every human being is created in the image of God and possesses inherent dignity and worth. Humanity has nevertheless fallen into sin and needs God's grace and redemption through Jesus Christ.
We believe salvation is God's gracious gift. Forgiveness and reconciliation with God are received through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation leads to a transformed life of repentance, faith, obedience, and growing conformity to Christ.
We believe the Church is the body of Christ and a community of believers called to worship God, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, care for one another, and serve our neighbors in love.
We believe baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances given by Christ to His Church. They point believers to the gospel and strengthen the Church's visible testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe followers of Jesus Christ are called to live lives of holiness, love, prayer, worship, discipleship, fellowship, service, and witness. Christian faith is lived both within the Church and in service to the wider community.
We believe Jesus Christ will return according to God's promise. We look forward to the fulfillment of God's purposes, the resurrection, final judgment, and the everlasting reign and glory of God.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Psalm 119:105
We desire to be a church whose beliefs are not merely statements on a page, but truths that shape how we worship God, love one another, serve our neighbors, make disciples, and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our goal is to remain faithful to Scripture while growing together in Christ and serving with love.
We invite you to learn more about Lai Baptist Church and join us as we worship, grow, serve, and follow Jesus Christ together.
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