Mill Bay Baptist Fellowship
Statement of Faith
1. The Scriptures
We believe the Old and New Testament Scriptures, as originally given by God, are divinely inspired and trustworthy, revealing God’s covenant faithfulness and His purposes in the world. They are authoritative for guiding our faith and life, pointing us to Jesus Christ and the kingdom of God.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21; John 10:35)
2. The Godhead
We believe in one living and true God, creator of all, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who are unified in essence, equal in glory and power, and actively present in the world to redeem, sustain, and renew creation.
(Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, fully God and fully human, the promised Messiah. Through His incarnation, sinless life, miraculous works, death, resurrection, and ascension, He inaugurates God’s kingdom and reconciles humanity to God. His death and resurrection are the decisive acts of God’s covenant faithfulness, securing redemption from sin and restoring creation.
(Luke 1:26–35; John 1:1; Hebrews 1:8; Titus 2:13)
4. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who reveals the truth of God, empowers believers for faithful witness, and renews hearts and minds. The Spirit indwells God’s people, enabling lives marked by holiness, love, and service, and equips the church to participate in God’s kingdom mission.
(Acts 5:3–4; John 16:8–10; Romans 8:9, 15:16; 1 Corinthians 12:13)
5. Creation
We believe God is the creator of all that exists. Through His deliberate and sustaining acts, God brings order and life to the universe, establishing humanity as His image-bearers within creation. Creation reflects God’s glory and is the stage for His kingdom purposes.
(Genesis 1–2)
6. Satan
We believe in the reality of Satan, a personal being who opposes God and His purposes. Though already defeated through Christ’s death and resurrection, he continues to oppose God’s kingdom, seeking to deceive and destroy. His final judgment is certain, but God’s people are called to resist his schemes by faith and the power of the Spirit.
(Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:14–17; Ephesians 2:2; Revelation 12:10, 20:10)
7. Sin and Humanity
We believe God created humanity in His image, but through the rebellion of Adam and Eve, sin entered the world, fracturing relationships with God, others, and creation. All humans are affected by sin and in need of God’s grace. God, in Christ, restores humanity to life, justice, and purpose within His kingdom.
(Genesis 3:1–6; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1; Romans 5:12–21)
8. Salvation
We believe salvation is God’s gracious work, offered through Jesus Christ, who died and rose for the forgiveness of sins. By trusting in Him, we are reconciled to God, receive the Spirit, and are made new—participating in the life, mission, and renewal of God’s kingdom now and for eternity.
(Romans 3:24; 5:1; Ephesians 2:8–9; 1 Peter 1:18–19; 3:18)
9. The Church
We believe the church is God’s covenant people, called from every tribe, tongue, and nation to be Christ’s body in the world. The church exists to worship God, nurture believers, and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, advancing God’s kingdom on earth through mission, service, and love.
(1 Timothy 3:1–13; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 8:9)
10. The Return of Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ will return in power and glory to complete God’s kingdom, bringing the resurrection of the dead and the renewal of creation. Believers will share in eternal life, living fully in God’s presence, while God’s justice will be revealed for those who reject Him. Christ’s return is the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises and the hope of all creation.
(Luke 24:36–43; Acts 1:3, 9; 2:33; Hebrews 7:25; John 14:3)