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Baptist Distinctives:
New Life Church has its roots in and is associated with the
Conservative Baptist Association.
In addition to the truths presented in our doctrinal
statements, we adhere to the following positions which link us historically to the Baptist tradition:
The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Christ is God. He has rights of ownership over our Church as its head and over each individual purchased with His blood.
The Bible, the standard of faith and practice - We trust the Bible for doctrine, guidance and instruction. It is the final answer in matters of authority, since it has been spoken by God.
Regenerated membership - Only those who are born again may be members of the local church.
Baptism of believers by immersion - Baptism follows belief in Christ as an obedient step of identification with Him and His church. The only Biblical mode is by immersion.
Progressive sanctification - From the time of regeneration we grow more like Christ continually as a process.
Priesthood of all believers - Christ has won for every believer the right and privilege of direct access to God. We do not need anyone to mediate our relationship with Christ.
Separation of church and state; autonomy of the local church -
The local church makes its own decisions apart from external organizations. We believe the government should not establish a state religion and should respect free exercise of religion.
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Core Purpose
Core Values
Doctrinal Statements
Teaching Position Statements
Baptist Distinctives
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