Committed to Serving God
Beaverton Baptist Church is a body of believers who are committed to serving God and following Him in all we do. We gather together regularly to worship God and fulfill His commission. When you come here, here's what you can expect to find:
- Sound, biblical, expositional preaching
- A loving church family
- Opportunities to serve God alongside like-minded Christians
- Biblical answers to your questions
- Support for families, couples, single adults, students and children
What We Believe
The Word of God
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1: 19-21.
The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons; that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14.
God the Father
We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from the penalty of sin all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ.
1 Chronicles 29: 11-12; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 1 Timothy 2:5.
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His Virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, person visible return to earth.
John 1:1, 2, 14; 1 Timothy 2:5.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father, and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide.
John 14:26; 15:26; 16: 7-15.
Regeneration
We believe that all men are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Genesis 1:26, 27, 2:17, 3:5; John 1:12, 3:3, 7; Romans 3:23;
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; 1 Peter 1: 3-5.
The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.
Acts 2:38; 8:38; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 5: 25-27.
Christian Conduct
We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of his fellowmen; that his conduct should be blameless before the world; that he should be a faithful steward of his possessions; and that he should seek to realize for himself and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. Romans 12: 1, 2.
The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration if His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-39.
Religious Liberty
We believe that every human being has direct relationship to God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore, Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other. Romans 14:12.
Church Cooperation
We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a fellowship of churches of like faith and practice. Such an organization, whether a national or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in this conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with inter-denominational fellowships on a voluntary independent basis.
The Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
We believe that God is Sovereign in the bestowment of all His gifts; and that the gifts of evangelists, and pastors and teachers are sufficient for the perfecting of the saints today; and, that speaking in tongues and the working of sign miracles gradually ceased as the New Testament Scriptures were completed and their authority became established.
1 Corinthians 12: 4-11; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4: 7-12.
We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accord with His will, for the sick and afflicted.
John 15:7; 1 John 5:14, 15.
Eternal Security of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. John 6: 37-40;
John10: 27-30; Romans 8:1, 38, 39; 1 Corinthians 1: 4-8; 1 Peter 1:5.
We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word; which, however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh.
Romans 13: 13-14; Galatians 5:13; Titus 2: 11-15.
Satan
We believe that Satan is a person, the author of sin and the cause of the fall; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and that he shall be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire.
Job 1: 6-7; Isaiah 14:; 12-17; Matthew 4: 2-11; 25:41.
The Last Things
We believe in that “blessed hope” the personal imminent, pre-tribulational and pre-millenial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones and in His subsequent return to earth with His saints, to establish His Millennial Kingdom.
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18; Zechariah 14:11; Revelation 19: 11-16; 20: 1-6; 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9.
Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality
We, the members of Beaverton Baptist Church, believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We further believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Genesis 2:18-25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Corinthians 6:18; 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4.) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
The members of Beaverton Baptist church also believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matthew 15:18-20; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the Beaverton Baptist Church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the Beaverton Baptist Church attendees, members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by Beaverton Baptist Church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:22)
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of the Beaverton Baptist Church.
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1: 19-21.
The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons; that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14.
God the Father
We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from the penalty of sin all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ.
1 Chronicles 29: 11-12; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 1 Timothy 2:5.
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His Virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, person visible return to earth.
John 1:1, 2, 14; 1 Timothy 2:5.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father, and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide.
John 14:26; 15:26; 16: 7-15.
Regeneration
We believe that all men are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Genesis 1:26, 27, 2:17, 3:5; John 1:12, 3:3, 7; Romans 3:23;
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; 1 Peter 1: 3-5.
The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.
Acts 2:38; 8:38; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 5: 25-27.
Christian Conduct
We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of his fellowmen; that his conduct should be blameless before the world; that he should be a faithful steward of his possessions; and that he should seek to realize for himself and others the full stature of maturity in Christ. Romans 12: 1, 2.
The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration if His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-39.
Religious Liberty
We believe that every human being has direct relationship to God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore, Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other. Romans 14:12.
Church Cooperation
We believe that local churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a fellowship of churches of like faith and practice. Such an organization, whether a national or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in this conference is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with inter-denominational fellowships on a voluntary independent basis.
The Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
We believe that God is Sovereign in the bestowment of all His gifts; and that the gifts of evangelists, and pastors and teachers are sufficient for the perfecting of the saints today; and, that speaking in tongues and the working of sign miracles gradually ceased as the New Testament Scriptures were completed and their authority became established.
1 Corinthians 12: 4-11; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4: 7-12.
We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accord with His will, for the sick and afflicted.
John 15:7; 1 John 5:14, 15.
Eternal Security of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. John 6: 37-40;
John10: 27-30; Romans 8:1, 38, 39; 1 Corinthians 1: 4-8; 1 Peter 1:5.
We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word; which, however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh.
Romans 13: 13-14; Galatians 5:13; Titus 2: 11-15.
Satan
We believe that Satan is a person, the author of sin and the cause of the fall; that he is the open and declared enemy of God and man; and that he shall be eternally punished in the Lake of Fire.
Job 1: 6-7; Isaiah 14:; 12-17; Matthew 4: 2-11; 25:41.
The Last Things
We believe in that “blessed hope” the personal imminent, pre-tribulational and pre-millenial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones and in His subsequent return to earth with His saints, to establish His Millennial Kingdom.
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18; Zechariah 14:11; Revelation 19: 11-16; 20: 1-6; 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9.
Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality
We, the members of Beaverton Baptist Church, believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We further believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Genesis 2:18-25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Corinthians 6:18; 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4.) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
The members of Beaverton Baptist church also believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matthew 15:18-20; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the Beaverton Baptist Church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the Beaverton Baptist Church attendees, members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by Beaverton Baptist Church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:22)
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of the Beaverton Baptist Church.
For a complete picture of our beliefs and practices, please refer to our Church Covenant and Constitution.
