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 9/1/2017

It always does me good, and I’m glad it happened this week.  From time to time I can sit in a service and be “preached at” instead of preaching myself. …

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The Pastor’s Heart 10/28/2016

I did everything by the book.  Just like you’re supposed to.  And everything seemed to be falling into place.  You see, I enjoy the outdoors and deer hunting during this…

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The Pastor’s Heart 6/19/2020

You read this, and you read that.  You hear one thing and then something totally opposite.  This opinion, that opinion.  And, oh yes, it seems that everyone has an expert…

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The Pastor’s Heart 8/16/2019

The baseball bounced at least a foot in front of the plate.  Not even close.  And the umpire quickly made the call: “Strike!”  The batter couldn’t believe it.  His little…

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The Pastor’s Heart 12/4/2015

When you think of the Christmas season, what words come to mind?  “Joy”?  “Peace”?  “Good will”?  How about “fear”?  As you read the story of Christ’s birth in Scripture, you…

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The Pastor’s Heart 2/26/2016

The other day I saw a sign that said, “No matter how hard life gets, never let go of God’s hand.”  A good thought and very true.  Life does and…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/19/2021

We know his name, but we probably don’t remember much about him.  Hezekiah – remember him?  He was one of Judah’s godly kings, and he led his people back to…

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The Pastor’s Heart 10/13/2017

He wasn’t a young man anymore.  In his youth, he was an outdoorsman, a keeper of sheep, a musician, and one who trusted his God.  He grew into a skilled…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/24/2017

Brutal.  Not usually a pleasant word.  Its definition includes words like “cruel,” “violent,” “ruthless,” and “harsh.”  Definitely not a character trait you’d want to instill in your children.  But having…

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The Pastor’s Heart 8/5/2016

“I don’t know.”  I must admit that I have to say those words on a regular basis.  When there’s something I don’t know, sometimes I can resolve that by asking…

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The Pastor’s Heart 4/10/2015

It’s spring.  New growth is popping up everywhere.  New buds are blossoming, new leaves are giving everything a fresh look, and new gardens are being planted.  It’s a great time…

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