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 6/10/2022

All was well, or so he thought.  But then everything changed when they found that book.  It’s the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22-23, and I hope you’ll…

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The Pastor’s Heart 7/1/2016

In Psalm 16:6, King David wrote, “…yea, I have a goodly heritage.”  As we celebrate our nation’s independence in a couple of days, I believe it is good to be…

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The Pastor’s Heart 10/23/2015

It was one of those statements.  The kind that makes you sit back in your chair and think.  One that is profound in its simplicity.  One of those “I know…

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The Pastor’s Heart 1/24/2020

It comes to the forefront this time every year, but it’s a major issue every day.  I’m talking about what happened 47 years ago this past Wednesday when the United…

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The Pastor’s Heart 9/1/2023

We’ve talked about it here for a couple of Wednesday Bible studies with the adults.  It’s going to be a topic of study for our student ministries for the next…

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The Pastor’s Heart 12/8/2017

The Christmas season is in full swing.  The countdown to Christmas Day has long since begun.  In all the busyness of this time of year, would you take a moment…

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The Pastor’s Heart 3/20/2015

Being put on the spot can be uncomfortable.  Especially when something big is at stake.  Like God.  This past week Tina and I were privileged to be a part of…

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The Pastor’s Heart 1/18/2019

I’d rather write about something else.  But this is what’s on this pastor’s heart today.  Lord willing, on this Sunday morning I will hold a precious little life in my arms…

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The Pastor’s Heart 2/18/2022

Steadfast.  Steadfast in the truth and authority of God’s Word.  Steadfast in following Christ wherever He leads.  This week let’s look at another aspect of our call to be steadfast. …

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