Statement of Faith

First Baptist Church of Fairbury, in accordance with the historic Baptist tradition, holds to Believers Baptism by immersion, liberty of conscience, and the priesthood of all believers. We also affirm these distinctives which need emphasis at this time.

The Authority of Scripture

The Bible is the inspired, authoritative and infallible Word of God and is our sole rule of faith and practice. It is the standard by which all human conduct and beliefs should be tried.

The Trinity

There is only one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God possesses holiness, omnipotence, omniscience, love, mercy, and all other perfections. All humankind owes to Him supreme faith and obedience.

Humankind

Humankind has been created in the image of God but through Adam's fall is now sinful, lost, and condemned. By deliberate choice all participate in sin, which is rebellion to God and His Law. Notwithstanding the fall, all human life has dignity, from conception through natural death.

Justification By Faith

Human beings can be forgiven by sin and justified solely through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ who died for sinners and rose again from the dead. Only by repentence from sin and faith in Jesus Christ the Lord can acceptance with God be attained.

Regeneration

Regeneration is the work of the Holy Spirit by which the believer receives a new nature from God. Christian growth of sanctification is the continuation of the new life which results in one who has been born again by faith in Christ.

The Church

The church in the widest sense includes all believers of all ages. The church is made visible by the local body of baptized believers who covenant together to worship, fellowship, minister, make disciples, and evangelize.

Human Destiny

Jesus Christ will eventually return visibly at which time He will raise the dead and judge all people. Believers will enjoy an eternal state of blessedness in heaven while unbelievers will experience eternal separation from God in hell.

Evangelism and Social Concerns

The church has been called to preach the gospel so that individuals can receive salvation. Also, the church is to become involved in the improvement of society by advocating Biblical principles which seek resolution of poverty, racism, violence, and all forms of injustice.

Human Sexuality

God's design is that man and woman either be joined together in a perpetual monogamous relationship of marriage or live in a single, celibate state. The practice of extra-marital sex, adultery or homosexuality is inconsistent with biblical teaching.