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

The Pastor's Heart

The Pastor’s Heart 5/8/2020

These last couple of months around here have been something. In a sense, it seems like forever ago things started shutting down, and in another way it seems like yesterday. …

The Pastor’s Heart 7/9/2021

I’m certainly not one to break out in song, but I did. Well, not out loud anyway, but I sure was humming like everything. I’ve heard some say it’s “just…

The Pastor’s Heart 9/2/2022

It’s encouraging. It’s challenging. It’s motivating. It’s comforting. And it can be convicting. But most of all, according to King David, it’s mind-boggling. He says so as he describes the…

The Pastor’s Heart 12/3/2021

I am blessed, and I was reminded of that in a big way last night. For Tina and me, putting up this year’s Christmas tree has been in stages. Bought…

The Pastor’s Heart 5/27/2022

It is a day to honor and remember. To honor and remember all those who have given their lives in the defense of our nation. It is called Memorial Day. …

The Pastor’s Heart 6/18/2021

Thirty-three years ago this month I bought my last Father’s Day card. I didn’t know it would be the last one, but that’s what it turned out to be. Now,…

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…

The Pastor’s Heart 10/14/2016

It’s gotten pretty crazy, and it doesn’t appear to be changing direction any time soon. This election season has been something to see. Rudeness, disrespect, division, excuse-making and even some…

The Pastor’s Heart 3/25/2016

Years ago, my dad had a saying that went like this: “You look like you just lost your last friend.” Now, I never actually lost my last friend, but I’m…

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…

The Pastor’s Heart 7/21/2017

The conversation was going well. The two men were developing quite a bond about a mutual passion – basketball. But then it happened…. The other night I was watching one…

The Pastor’s Heart 7/17/20

In a conversation the other night, we talked about decisions for the Lord that we’ve made. Some are made at camp, some in a revival or even a regular service,…

What We Believe

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