Why A Baptist Church?

Newton Baptist Church is a Baptist Church because of a few simple but defining Biblical distinctives. We feel it is important to uphold Biblical traits that would help clarify what kind of Church we are. The word Baptist simply identifies a few of our core doctrines.

Biblical Authority in all matters of faith and practice

Since the completion of the Bible, there is now no longer a need for extra-Biblical messages from God (visions, dreams, tongues) We have the joy of having the Word of God.

Autonomy or self-governing power of the local church

Newton Baptist is completely self-governed outside of a denomination.

Priesthood of the Believer

Every believer has equal and instant access to God. This means that each believer is his own priest and has direct access to God’s truth and God’s will for his life.

Two officers within the Church

Newton Baptist has two officers of leadership – Pastors and Deacons. Scripture refers to the office of pastor with terms such as elder, bishop, and pastor. It is the responsibility of the Pastor’s to serve the Church by leading, teaching, and overseeing the church work. It is the responsibility of the deacons to serve the church family through assisting with care and the provision of special needs.

Individual Soul Liberty

Every man and woman must choose personally to come to Jesus Christ for salvation.

Separation Of Church and State

The state should have no power to intervene in the free expression of religious liberty.

Security of the Believer

Salvation is a gift from God that can not be taken away. When a person is saved, he is always saved. Nothing can separate him from eternal life in Christ and he can live with full assurance of Heaven as his future home.

Two Ordinances

We practice two simple ordinances at Newton Baptist Church, The Lord’s Supper and Baptism.