What We Believe

Berean Baptist Church is a local body of believers committed to clear, Christ-centered doctrine rooted in the Word of God. On this page, you’ll find a concise summary of the core truths that shape our preaching, our worship, and our daily walk with the Lord. From what we believe about Scripture and the nature of God to our understanding of salvation, the church, and the future, our desire is to hold fast to biblical teaching and to live it out with grace and conviction in Macon and throughout Middle Georgia.

Doctrine

Scripture

We believe that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21

God

God is a Person, eternally existing, as a Trinity in unity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – three Persons and yet one God. Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, I Corinthians 8:6

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, who became a sinless man to redeem us. He was born of a virgin and is true God and true man. Luke 1:30-55, John 1:1-15, Philippians 2:5-8

Sin

Man was created in the image of God but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death, but also spiritual death or eternal separation from God. Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race with an inherited sinful nature. Genesis 2:16, Genesis 3:16-19, Romans 3:10-23, Romans 6:23

Salvation

The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died as a substitutionary payment for the sins of the whole world. He physically arose from the dead and then ascended into Heaven and is now seated at the right hand of His Father as our Heavenly High Priest. The salvation of men is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Luke 24, Acts 1:9-11, Ephesians 2:8-9; I Peter 3:18

Service

The local church is a group of believers baptized by water, banded together for edification, exhortation, and evangelism as commanded by Christ in the Great Commission, preaching the Gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15, I Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 1:22-23

End Times

Jesus Christ Himself will soon come again in the air to catch up His Church to reward their service. The unbelievers left behind will go through a period called the Tribulation, after which Christ will return literally and bodily to the Earth to set up His Kingdom of one thousand years of righteous rule. After this, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at the Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire, separated from God forever, while the believers spend eternity in the fullness of joy in Heaven with the Lord. Matthew 24:29-42, I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 19:11-20:13

Sermons

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The Pastor’s Heart 4/3/2015

It appeared to be over.  Finished.  The end.  The three years of ministry, miracles, and hope seemed as if they had never happened.  His closest followers huddled in fear in a…

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The Pastor’s Heart 10/7/2016

It would be much easier if it weren’t for one word. That. One. Word.  I’m talking about Paul’s exhortation to the church in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord alway;…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/2/2018

Each week this note is sent out with a prayer that it will be an encouragement to someone.  But sometimes I receive one that does that for me.  One such…

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The Pastor’s Heart 9/2/2016

Today’s weather forecast is what led me to today’s thoughts.  Rain, rain, and more rain.  So, I imagine you’ve heard the expression “saving for a rainy day,” haven’t you?  The…

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The Pastor’s Heart 1/13/2017

2017.  2017.  2017.  Have you remembered to make that change these last couple of weeks when you’ve written the year on something?  Keeping things current is important!  If your watch…

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The Pastor’s Heart 7/15/2016

“Scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”  There’s nothing like a missions trip to refresh the meaning of those words to the heart!  I just returned from Newfoundland, Canada, where…

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The Pastor’s Heart 9/14/2018

I love music.  Not that I sing well or even play an instrument.  I simply love music.  I constantly listen to music while here at the office (like right now).  In…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/20/2020

Fear or faith?  It’s a choice, you know.  There are many places in Scripture where you can see it.  Phrases like “I will not fear,” “I will not be afraid,”…

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The Pastor’s Heart 11/18/2022

Leading up to Thanksgiving each year, I look for a Scripture to chew on that presents the topic of gratitude or praise.  Instead of rushing headlong into Christmas mode (as…

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The Pastor’s Heart 12/21/2018

When we read the Christmas story, we usually go to the gospels of Luke and Matthew, don’t we?  We do that because that’s where we find the details God has given…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/24/2023

What a difference!  There was no doubt that something had changed, or should I say, something had changed them.  As we’ve begun our Sunday morning studies in the book of…

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