Explore our faith.
Get to know Agape Deaf Baptist Church and explore the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, a resource for understanding Baptist beliefs.
Start with the essentials.
These brief summaries introduce selected topics from the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. The full statement includes all 18 articles and their Scripture references.
The Bible
The statement describes Scripture as God’s trustworthy revelation and points readers to Jesus Christ.
God
There is one God, who reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Salvation
Salvation is offered through Jesus Christ. The statement describes repentance and faith as part of responding to that offer.
The church
The statement describes a local church as a congregation of baptized believers who worship, serve, and share the gospel.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Baptism by immersion expresses a believer’s faith. The Lord’s Supper remembers Christ’s death and looks ahead to his return.
Evangelism and missions
The statement calls followers of Christ to share the gospel and make disciples among all nations.
Read the full statement.
Browse the articles at your own pace, follow the Scripture references, or download the printable edition from the official site.
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