Bayless Baptist Church is a church under the lordship of Jesus Christ. And in unity with the historic orthodox Christian Church, we are committed to contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). For this reason, we believe it necessary to set forth the cornerstone truths of our church in a Statement of Faith as guided by the Bible that we might demonstrate our unity in Christ and guard the church from error.
Our statement follows the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, which summarizes essential Christian beliefs as well those doctrines which we believe to be critical for protecting and maintaining the gospel over time.
That being said, we recognize that those who attend our worship gatherings may not believe or understand all of this yet. In fact, our hope is that our church might be a pllace where you come to understand, love, and apply the gospel over time. However, we want to be upfront about where we’re coming from as well as the kinds of things you’ll hear taught and discussed in our midst. And, we strongly suggest waiting until you can confidently agree with these statements before becoming a member.
What is the Gospel?