"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
Core Beliefs
Battleground Community Church is founded on the firm conviction of the Truth of Scripture. In short, we believe the Bible and all it contains. To be clear in this modern age, we have identified four core beliefs.
THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD AND IT MUST BE PROCLAIMED
The Bible is totally true and without any error. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
All of the Bible must be proclaimed without apology or fear. (Acts20:27)
All of the Bible must be proclaimed without apology or fear. (Acts20:27)
SALVATION IS BY GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE
All are in need of Christ. (Romans 3:23)
Christ died to save us from our sin. (Romans 5:10)
Salvation is received by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Salvation is much more than a past moment. (Philippians 1:6; 2:12-13)
Salvation brings a purpose. (Ephesians 2:10)
Christ died to save us from our sin. (Romans 5:10)
Salvation is received by grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Salvation is much more than a past moment. (Philippians 1:6; 2:12-13)
Salvation brings a purpose. (Ephesians 2:10)
THE CHURCH IS THE FAMILY OF THE REDEEMED WITH A CLEAR PURPOSE
To proclaim His Glory. (1 Peter 2:9)
Prepare His own. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Proclaim the Gospel. (1 Corinthians 1:23)
Prepare His own. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Proclaim the Gospel. (1 Corinthians 1:23)
THE FAMILY IS GOD’S CHOSEN INSTITUTION AND IT MUST BE STRENGTHENED AND PROTECTED
Marriage is between a man and a woman for life. (Ephesians 5:22-23)
Children are a blessing of God. (Psalm 127:3, 139:13-17)
The family is the primary means of passing on the faith. (Deut. 6:4-9)
Children are a blessing of God. (Psalm 127:3, 139:13-17)
The family is the primary means of passing on the faith. (Deut. 6:4-9)
For a more complete explanation of what we believe, please read the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and The Pillar Network Statement Of Faith.