The Scriptures
We believe the Bible to be the very word of God. It is supernaturally inspired, without error, and perfectly preserved for the English-speaking people in the King James Version.
The Godhead
We believe in one triune God, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, and co-equal in power and glory.
Salvation
We believe salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ.
Jesus
We believe the Lord Jesus to be the eternal Son of God. Without ceasing to be God, He became a man and was born of a virgin to reveal God and to redeem sinful men. We hold to the truth Jesus was entirely sinless. He secured our salvation by death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, arose bodily three days later, and now lives to make intercession for us
Creation
We believe the Genesis account of creation is neither allegory nor myth, but is the literal, historical account of God’s creation of the universe in six literal, 24 hour periods.
Eternal Security
We believe that once a person is saved, they are kept by the power of God. Once saved, always saved.
Separation
We believe that believers should maintain a godly testimony and live in such a way that their lives do not bring reproach upon their Savior.
The Church
We believe the local church is made up of born-again believers. We believe in the autonomy of the local church, free from any external authority and/or control.
PENSACOLA BAPTIST TEMPLE
Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of our Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant…