May 5, 2026

6700 Raytown Rd, Raytown, Mo 64133

Come to Learn. Come to Believe. Come to Abiding Faith.

Articles of Faith

1. About the Scriptures

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired (guided and empowered by God), and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end; and truth without any mixture of error, for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.

2. About the True God

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, and infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth, inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love, that in the unity of the Godhead (God’s essential nature and being—one God eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) there are three persons, the Father, The Son, and the Holy Ghost, equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices (fulfilling different roles in perfect coordination) in the great work of redemption (the saving work of God through Christ).

3. About the Fall of Man

We believe that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgression (willful breaking of God’s commands) fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners; not by constraint, but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil (naturally drawn toward wrongdoing); and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin; without defense or excuse.

4. About the Way of Salvation

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace (entirely a gift from God, not earned); through the mediatorial offices (the work of Jesus as representative and reconciler between God and humanity) of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement (complete payment and reconciliation) for our sins; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Savior.

5. About Justification

We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in him is Justification (being declared righteous before God); that Justification includes the pardon of sin; and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood; by virtue of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed (credited or counted as belonging) to us of God—meaning Christ’s perfect record is transferred to our account as if it were our own; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.

6. About the Freeness of Salvation

We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial (sincere and heartfelt), penitent, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity (inborn tendency toward sin and wickedness) and voluntary rejection of the gospel; which rejection involves him in an aggravated (increased or worsened) condemnation.

7. About Grace in Regeneration

We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition (inclination and character) to the mind; that it is effected, in a manner above our comprehension, by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth; so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits (effects and results) of repentance and faith and newness of life.

8. About Repentance and Faith

We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces (spiritual gifts from God that work together inseparably), wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby, being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ; we turn to God with unfeigned (genuine and sincere) contrition, confession, and supplication (earnest plea) for mercy; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet (revealer of God’s truth), Priest (mediator and intercessor), and King (ruler and authority), and relying on him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior.

9. About God’s Purpose of Grace

We believe that Election (God’s eternal choice to save those who believe) is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies (sets apart as holy), and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency (the genuine freedom of choice) of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign (supreme and ultimate) goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy, and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree; that it may be ascertained (determined and verified) by its effects in all who truly believe the gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

10. About Sanctification

We believe that Sanctification (the process of being made holy and set apart for God’s purposes) is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers (sharers) of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer (who confirms our belonging to God) and Comforter (one who encourages and strengthens), in the continual use of the appointed means, especially the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.

11. About the Perseverance of Saints

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors (those who claim faith but don’t truly live it); that a special Providence (God’s attentive care and protection) watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

12. About the Harmony of the Law and the Gospel

We believe that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government; that it is holy, just, and good; and that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator (one who reconciles between parties) to unfeigned (sincere) obedience to the holy Law, is one great end of the gospel, and of the means of grace (the methods through which God provides spiritual help) connected with the establishment of the visible church.

13. About a Gospel Church

We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinances (sacred rites and practices) of Christ; governed by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by his word; that its only Scriptural officers are Pastors (bishops, elders, shepherds) and Deacons (those who serve and assist in practical ministry in the congregation), whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the epistles to Timothy and Titus.

14. About Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost; to show forth, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; that it is prerequisite to the privileges of a church relation; and to the Lord’s Supper (the sacred meal commemorating Christ’s sacrifice); in which the members of the church, by the sacred use of bread and wine are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self-examination.

15. About Civil Government

We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that magistrates (civil authorities and government officials) are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings of the earth.

16. About the Righteous and the Wicked

We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are justified (declared righteous before God) in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified (set apart as holy) by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in his esteem; while all such as continue in impenitence (unwillingness to turn from sin) and unbelief are in his sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among men both in and after death.

17. About the World to Come

We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution (final judgment and settlement of accounts); that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.

Scripture References: 1 Peter 4:7 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Hebrews 1:10-12 Matthew 25:31 Matthew 28:20 Matthew 13:39-43 1 John 2:17 2 Peter 3:3-13
Acts 1:11 Revelation 1:7 Hebrews 9:28 Acts 3:21 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Acts 24:15 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Luke 14:14 Daniel 12:2 John 5:28-29 John 6:40 John 11:25-26 Acts 10:42
Matthew 13:49 Matthew 13:37-43 Matthew 24:30-31 Matthew 25:31-33
Matthew 25:31-46 Romans 6:23 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 John 4:36 2 Corinthians 4:18
Romans 3:5-6 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Acts 17:31 Romans 2:2-16 Revelation 20:11-12 1 John 2:28 1 John 4:17 2 Peter 3:11-12