What We Believe

The following are the core beliefs of Mt. Sinai  Missionary Baptist Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines. The Trinity, the deity of Christ, the bodily resurrection, the atoning work of Christ on the cross, and salvation by grace through faith make up the essential, distinctive nature of Christianity. In regards to these essential doctrines, there can be no conflicting opinions of those who call themselves true followers of Christ.

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the verbally-inspired, God-breathed Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, and infallible in all it affirms (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 5:18).

We believe in one Triune God,  existing in three persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19). These three are co-eternal in being, co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections (2 Corinthians 13:14). Though distinct in their functions, they are not separate gods, but one God in essence and unity (John 10:30; Colossians 2:9). God is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is unchanging—perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy (Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 13:8).

Additional References: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Romans 1:20.

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and the virgin-born Son of Man—fully God and fully man—who revealed the invisible God to us (John 1:14-18; Colossians 2:9). During His earthly life, He surrendered nothing of His deity, living a sinless life and offering Himself as a perfect, sacrificial atonement for the sins of humanity. His death on the cross satisfied the justice of the Father, providing redemption and reconciliation for all who believe (Hebrews 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15).

We believe in His bodily resurrection, physical ascension, and visible return to establish His earthly kingdom (Acts 1:9-11; Revelation 20:11-15). Through the work of the Holy Spirit, He convicts the world of sin, regenerates believers, and seals them for the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 5:18).

We believe that humanity was created in the image and likeness of God, designed for a holy and intimate relationship with Him, and to fulfill His will on earth (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 1:18-20). However, through Adam and Eve's willful disobedience, sin entered the world, fracturing humanity's fellowship with God and distorting His image within us (Genesis 3; Romans 5:12). As a result, all humanity has inherited a sinful nature, is spiritually dead, and is separated from God, utterly unable to restore this relationship on our own (Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 3:22-23).
This fall has left us positively inclined toward evil, under just condemnation, and without excuse or defense apart from God’s saving grace (Romans 1:20; Ephesians 2:12).

We believe in His bodily resurrection, physical ascension, and visible return to establish His earthly kingdom (Acts 1:9-11; Revelation 20:11-15). Through the work of the Holy Spirit, He convicts the world of sin, regenerates believers, and seals them for the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 5:18).

We believe that salvation is a gift of God, freely offered to all by His grace and received through personal faith in Jesus Christ alone. Jesus, by the appointment of the Father, took on human nature, lived a sinless life, and offered Himself as the only sufficient sacrifice for our sins through His death on the cross, His burial, and His resurrection (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21-26).
Through faith, we are forgiven, made children of God, given a new nature, and brought into the eternal body of Christ. This salvation is not earned by works but is entirely the result of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7). We believe that all who are redeemed are kept secure in Christ forever, for salvation cannot be lost. The believer’s assurance is grounded in the power of God and the promises of His Word (John 10:27-30; Romans 8:38-39; 1 Peter 1:5).
As recipients of this great gift, we are called to live lives of submission to the Holy Spirit, reflecting spiritual fruit as evidence of our transformation in Christ (Galatians 5:22-23; Titus 2:11-14).

Additional Scriptures:

• The Exclusivity of Jesus Christ as Savior: John 14:6; Acts 4:12
• The Gift of Grace and Faith Apart from Works: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7; Romans 3:21-26
• Security in Salvation: John 10:27-30; Romans 8:38-39; 1 Peter 1:5
• The Call to a Transformed Life: Galatians 5:22-23; Titus 2:11-14

We believe that the church is both the universal body of Christ, made up of all born-again believers, and the espoused bride of Christ, called to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 11:2).
All who place their faith in God through His Son, Jesus Christ, are part of this universal church. However, this belonging also calls believers to engage in a local assembly of Spirit-led followers of Christ. Local churches exist to lead people to faith in Christ, to help believers grow into maturity in Him, and to encourage lives of service and worship (Acts 2:41-47; Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 2:19-22; Hebrews 10:24-25).
We affirm the autonomy of local churches, operating under the authority of Jesus Christ as the head of the church. Christ leads through God-appointed leaders, such as elders, and through the humble submission of members to one another in love and unity (Acts 13:1-4; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Ephesians 4:11-16).
We also recognize believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper as scriptural means of testimony and worship, symbolizing our union with Christ and our fellowship with one another (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).