What We Believe

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Following is the Preamble AND FIRST THREE ARTICLES

PREAMBLE

Since the Holy Spirit is very partial to good order and system in the church, having said by the pen of the Apostle Paul, “Let all things be done decently and in order...”  (I Corinthians 14:40), and to foster the spirit of harmony and promote good order in the church, the following constitution, articles of faith and bylaws are formulated and adopted by members of this organization.

 

ARTICLE I - NAME

The official name of this church is the BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH AND SCHOOLS, INC., Brownsburg, Indiana.

 

ARTICLE II - COVENANT

Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior and join in the professions of our faith; having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

           

We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worships, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and personal devotions; to scripturally educate our children; to seek the salvation of our family and acquaintances; to maintain a Godly testimony in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements and to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage (and the illegal, abusive use of drugs) and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation.

We moreover engage that, when we remove from this place, we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word. [more]