What's In A Name?

A designation of the Creator God of the universe. He is the One, and only One, who is able to be designated by that single and ultimate designation, and reveals a significant aspect of His holy attribute, namely, that He is in absolute control of all things in every area, and in every way, of all creation. 

 Essential, because it is in God's grace through faith that we're saved (Eph. 2:8-9). And while it is defined by the unmerited favor of God, He has seen fit to assemble His body of believers to exalt His Son, Jesus Christ - the One whose death and resurrection gives us peace with God and the hope of heaven. You will find that grace is a common thread that runs through every expression of our worship here. 

An identity which we believe the Scriptures teach in the ordinance of Christian baptism as the full immersion in water of a believer in Christ; in the name of the Father, and Son and Holy Spirit; to show forth, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, which in effect, reflects our own death to sin and resurrection to a new life, and that baptism is a prerequisite to the privileges of a church relationship, and to the Lord’s Supper. 

Paramount because of its absolute and utter uniqueness. while Sovereign Grace Baptist provides insight into who we are and what we believe, the Church is mandated by God as revealed in His Word. It is His designation for the assembly of His called-out people, and not just any calling, but called out by His name. The Church is the pillar of truth in our society and we are committed to fulfilling that call...since our course has been charted by God; our purpose has been planned by God; and all of our duties have been ultimately defined by God in and through His Word!