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We at Washington are a family of Christians that seek to exalt Christ in worship,
discipleship, service and fellowship. Our strategy is to empower all activities
and functions of Washington Baptist Church through Bible study. We are dedicated to winning the lost and
discipling believers so that all may grow up into Him in all things, who is the
Head, even Christ (Ephesians 4:15). We
are a community of believers that ministers to the entire family. From infants
to senior citizens, each member is valued and cared for. We seek to serve
Christ by serving His creation. Our hope is that, if you are seeking a
relationship with the Lord and His people, you will consider Washington Baptist
Church.
Washington’s
Purpose
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To Know Christ, and to make Him known by a great commitment to the Great
Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40), and
a great commitment to His Word (John 14:21).
- Exalting Christ in Worship, Discipleship, Service and Fellowship.
Washington’s
Strategy
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“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me” – John
12:32
- Empower all activities and functions of Washington Baptist Church through
Bible Study.
Principles
that we adhere to
- Biblical worship that builds up the body, and attracts seekers while
glorifying God
- Commitment to Bible study via Sunday School and small group Bible study.
- Fellowship based on Biblical unity
- Serving God by serving His creation
Our denomination affiliation is with Greer
Baptist Association - A fellowship of Baptist churches committed to change
their world for Christ, beginning first in Greer and then to the uttermost
parts of the world. Click here to visit
their website
Our Beliefs
About God
There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three
persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is true God and true man.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. He died upon
the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice and all who
believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the
dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on
high as our great High Priest.
About The Scriptures
The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally
inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation and
growth of mankind. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith
and practice.
About Man
Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God. He ruined his
relationship with God because of his willful disobedience and brought upon
himself both physical and spiritual death. Since that time, all men are born
with a sinful nature and as such are separated from the life of God and can
only be saved through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.
About Salvation
Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all those whom God calls
into a personal relationship with Himself. We are saved through faith in the
completed work of Christ on the cross as being sufficient for the removal of
our sins. Thus, it is a gift, which is given to those who call upon the name of
the Lord in confession and repentance (Romans 10:9-10).
About The Church
The church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and who
are redeemed through His blood. This results in their being born again through
the working of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the head of his body, the
Church. This Church has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a
witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.
The Church was created to be Christ’s new body on earth after He
ascended back to the Father.
The local church is a body of believers in
Christ who have been joined together by the Holy Spirit for the worship of God,
for growth primarily through the use of the Bible, for prayer, for fellowship,
for undertaking the Great Commission, and for observing the two ordinances of
baptism and the Lord's Supper.
About Last Things
The Bible teaches that there will be a bodily resurrection for all people
everywhere. For those who followed Christ, it will be a resurrection unto life
to be lived in the eternal presence of God. For those who chose not to follow
Him, it will be a resurrection unto judgment resulting in being separated from
God throughout eternity, in a place prepared for Satan and his followers -
Hell.
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ
could happen at any moment and it will be personal and visible. This is the
hope of those who follow Him and provides us with an incentive to holy living
and faithful, joyous service.
If you have any further questions
concerning our doctrinal position or any questions concerning any part of the
Christian faith, we encourage you to contact one of the pastoral
staff at the church office.
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