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OUR BELIEFS

Open Bible Baptist Church Bible, Valdosta, GA

Inerrant
Scripture

The Bible is God’s inspired, preserved Word, guiding all faith and practice.

(I Thessalonians 2:13; II Timothy 3:16; Psalms 12:6-8)

Holy Spirit dove, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Holy Spirit's Role

The Spirit convicts, regenerates, indwells, and seals believers, without ongoing sign gifts like tongues.

(John 16:8-11; Ephesians 1:13-14; I Corinthians 13:8)

Eternal security symbol, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Eternal Security

The redeemed are kept by God’s power, secure in Christ forever.

(John 6:37-40; Romans 8:38-39; I Peter 1:4-5).

Trinity symbol at Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Triune
God

One God exists eternally in three co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14)

Fallen man image, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Man's Sinful Nature

Man, created in God’s image, fell in Adam, is totally depraved, and needs salvation.

(Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; Ephesians 2:1-3)

Cross at Open Bible Baptist Church building, Valdosta, GA

Local Church

The church, Christ’s body, is locally autonomous, free from external control, with born-again believers as members.

(Acts 13:1-4; Ephesians 1:22-23).

Jesus image at Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Christ's Deity

Jesus, the eternal Son, became man via virgin birth, redeemed us through His substitutionary death, and rose bodily, now interceding in Heaven.

(John 1:1-2, 14; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24-25; Hebrews 7:25)

Salvation by grace, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Salvation by Grace

Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Christ alone, by grace, not works.

(Acts 20:21; Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:12).

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Baptism at Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Baptism & Lord's Supper

Believer’s baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper are symbolic ordinances.

(Matthew 28:19-20; I Corinthians 11:23-26).

Christ’s return, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Premillennial Return

Christ’s return is imminent, with a pre-tribulation Rapture and thousand-year earthly reign.

(I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:1-6).

Separation path, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Biblical
Separation

Believers must live holy lives, separate from worldly practices and apostasy.

(II Timothy 3:1-5; Romans 12:1-2; II Corinthians 6:14-7:1).

Eternal state, Open Bible Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA

Eternal
State

The saved are resurrected to eternal life with Christ; the unsaved face eternal punishment after judgment.

(John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15).

Plan of Salvation

1

God’s Love and Plan

God loves you and offers eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for your sins (John 3:16)

2

Sin and Its Consequences

All people are sinners, separated from God, and the penalty for sin is eternal death (Romans 3:23, 6:23)

3

Salvation Through Faith

By praying and receiving Christ as your Savior, you can be forgiven and gain everlasting life (Romans 10:13)

Prayer Request

Please let us know how we can pray for you!

Thank you! We'll be praying!

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