Statement of Faith
The following is a link to the Statement of Faith of the Southern Baptist Convention: The Baptist Faith and Message. While I am no longer Southern Baptist, I still fully agree with the basic Christian beliefs spelled out here. (Please see my blog post "Repentance is Required" for further clarification of repentance.)
In addition, I affirm the Apostles' Creed (see: What is the Apostles' Creed? - GotQuestions), the Nicene Creed (see: What is the Nicene Creed? - GotQuestions), the Athanasian Creed (see: What is the Athanasian Creed? - GotQuestions), and the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation (see: What are the five solas? - GotQuestions).
I also affirm the Chicago Statement (see: What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy? - GotQuestions), the Nashville Statement, the Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel, and the Say No to Interfaith Dialogue Statement.
In addition, I affirm the Apostles' Creed (see: What is the Apostles' Creed? - GotQuestions), the Nicene Creed (see: What is the Nicene Creed? - GotQuestions), the Athanasian Creed (see: What is the Athanasian Creed? - GotQuestions), and the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation (see: What are the five solas? - GotQuestions).
I also affirm the Chicago Statement (see: What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy? - GotQuestions), the Nashville Statement, the Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel, and the Say No to Interfaith Dialogue Statement.
By the grace of God and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, I am passionately committed to acknowledging and submitting to Jesus' Lordship in every aspect of life. As Abraham Kuyper stated, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Jesus must in fact have the first place!
The First Place
Jesus, the perfect picture of the unseen God
Maker of things we cannot comprehend.
Wisdom, the earth displays Your strength and beauty.
Sovereign, yes, every throne knows You are God.
Chorus
Every inch of this universe belongs to You, O Christ.
For through You and for You it was made.
Your creation endures by the order of Your hand.
So You must have in all things the first place.
Victor, over sin and death You triumphed.
Firstborn, You’ve shown us life beyond the grave.
Bridegroom, we long for You in expectation.
Jesus, Your church rejoices to proclaim.
© 1999 Matthew Westerholm
The First Place
Jesus, the perfect picture of the unseen God
Maker of things we cannot comprehend.
Wisdom, the earth displays Your strength and beauty.
Sovereign, yes, every throne knows You are God.
Chorus
Every inch of this universe belongs to You, O Christ.
For through You and for You it was made.
Your creation endures by the order of Your hand.
So You must have in all things the first place.
Victor, over sin and death You triumphed.
Firstborn, You’ve shown us life beyond the grave.
Bridegroom, we long for You in expectation.
Jesus, Your church rejoices to proclaim.
© 1999 Matthew Westerholm