Statement of Faith
Verbal Inspiration
We believe that the Holy Scriptures, both Old & New Testaments, to be the verbally inspired Word of God, without error, the complete revelation of God’s Will for the salvation of man and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith, life, and conduct. We accept the authorized King James Version to be the Word of God without error. (II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 3:16-17)
The Trinity
We believe in one God. He is the creator of all things, is infinitely perfect and eternally exists in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; Matt. 3:16-17; John 10:30; I John 5:7)
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of the Father, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin. That He lived a sinless life; that He died on the cross thereby being a perfect and complete sacrifice for the sins of all mankind; and that he rose bodily from the dead and ascended into Heaven where He is now seated on the right hand of the Majesty on High and ever lives to intercede as our High Priest and Advocate. (Luke 1:35; John 1:1, I Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:14-16)
All Missionaries in fellowship with B.A.T.A. Are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary way with a life-style that glorifies Christ at all times as commanded in the New Testament. (II Timothy 2:19)
All Missionaries in fellowship with B.A.T.A. Are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary way with a life-style that glorifies Christ at all times as commanded in the New Testament. (II Timothy 2:19)
Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Godhead, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He regenerates, baptizes, seals, indwells, fills, enlightens, guides, comforts, instructs, and empowers the Believer for godly living and service. (John 16:8, 13-14; Acts 1:8; I Cor. 2:9-12, 3:16, 12:13; Ephesians 4:30, 5:18)
Satan
We believe in the personality of Satan; that he is the author of sin, that he fell into sin; that he is the avowed enemy of God and man, and that he is doomed and shall be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire. (Job 1:6-7; Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-17; Ephesians 6:11-12; Revelation 20:10)
Depravity of Man
We believe that man was directly created by God in His own image and likeness but man fell into sin. The entire human race became sinners by nature, alienated from God, and is therefore eternally lost. The natural man of himself is utterly unable to remedy his lost condition. (Genesis 2-3; Romans 3:10, 23, 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-2,8-9)
Blood Atonement
We believe that the shedding of Christ’s blood was necessary for man’s redemption and is sufficient for the salvation of the whole world. (Romans 3:24-26; Titus 2:11; Hebrews 9:22; I John 2:2)
Justification by Faith
We believe that men are justified by faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and that only by this means can salvation and eternal life be obtained. (Acts: 13:38-39; Romans 3:24-25, 5:1; Colossians 1:14; I Corinthians 15:11-26)
Two Natures
We believe that all who are born again possess two natures with provision made for the new nature to be victorious over the old nature through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. We believe that all claims to the eradication of the old nature in this life are not Scriptural. (Romans 6:13, 8:1-2; Galatians 5:16-35; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:1-10; I Peter 1:14-16; I John 1:8-10)
Separation from the World
We believe that all redeemed ones are called into a life of separation from all worldly and sinful practice. (Romans 1:22; II Corinthians 6:14, 7:1; James 4:4; I John 2:15-17)
Security of the Believer
We believe that all born-again believers are regenerated by the Holy Spirit and as such are eternally saved in Christ and shall not come into condemnation for sin. While it is the believers’ privilege to rejoice in the assurance of salvation, this is not to be used as an excuse to live in sin. (John 10:28-29; Romans 6:1-15, 8:38-39; Ephesians 1:13-14; I Peter 1:5)
The Church
We believe that the local church is a body of baptized (by immersion) believers who are joined together under the recognized scriptural leadership for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the Gospel and observance of Baptism and the Lords’ Supper. (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:5; I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:11-12; Hebrews 13:7-17)
Gifts of the Spirit
We believe that God gives spiritual gifts to all believers. Some gifts of the Holy Spirit are permanent and are to be used throughout the Church Age. Other gifts were temporary and were given in the Apostolic Age for the purpose of founding the church. (Romans 12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:4-11, 13:8-10, 14:21-22; Hebrews 2:3-4)
Second Coming of Christ
We believe in the personal, pre-tribulation, pre-millennial, and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones; that this blessed hope has a vital influence on the personal life and service of the believer; and that Christ will subsequently return to the earth at the end of the tribulation with His saints to establish His Millennial Kingdom. (Acts 1:11; I Corinthians 15:51-52; I Thessalonians 1:10, 4:16-17; Revelation 19:11-21)
Resurrection
We believe that Jesus Christ rose bodily from the grave. We believe in the physical resurrection of all men, the Saints to everlasting joy and bliss, and the wicked to conscious and eternal torment. It is only by the resurrection of Jesus Christ that salvation and eternal life can be obtained. (Acts 2:32-36; I Timothy 2:5; I Corinthians 15:21-22; Revelation 20:4-15)
Practical Application for Missionaries
All missionaries in fellowship with BATA are expected to conduct themselves in an exemplary way with a life-style that glorifies Christ at all times as commanded in the New Testament. (II Timothy 2:19)
BATA is a fellowship not a governing board. Therefore the final authority and discipline of all missionaries will rest with their sending church.
All churches planted by BATA will be in co-operation with and under the authority of another Scriptural New Testament Baptist Church.
BATA is a ministry of helps to the local church sent missionary and the local church in establishing and strengthening local churches in the needy remote areas of America from coast to coast.
All Missionaries in Fellowship with BATA are expected to be in full agreement with the Doctrinal Statement and purposes of BATA as stated.
BATA is a fellowship not a governing board. Therefore the final authority and discipline of all missionaries will rest with their sending church.
All churches planted by BATA will be in co-operation with and under the authority of another Scriptural New Testament Baptist Church.
BATA is a ministry of helps to the local church sent missionary and the local church in establishing and strengthening local churches in the needy remote areas of America from coast to coast.
All Missionaries in Fellowship with BATA are expected to be in full agreement with the Doctrinal Statement and purposes of BATA as stated.
Contact us: [email protected] | 304.683.2040 | P.O. Box 815 | Crab Orchard, WV 25827
