WE BELIEVE
Oak Grove Baptist Church is an autonomous, cooperating Baptist church that partners with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Georgia Baptist Convention, and the Carrollton Baptist Association.
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We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible
Word of God and is the basis for any statement of faith. To see in more detail what we believe, visit The Baptist Faith and Message.
A DEEPER LOOK AT THE GOSPEL
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The character of God
Biblical truth: God is the just and gracious Creator of all things.
Biblical response: Realize that we belong to Him, are accountable to Him, and are created to glorify Him.
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Romans 1:18-20, 2:1-16, 3:22-24; Isaiah 43:6-7
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The sinfulness of man
Biblical truth: We are each created by God, but we are all corrupted by sin.
Biblical response: Admit areas of rebellion, be honest with God about sin, and turn from it.
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Romans 1:21-25, 3:9-20, 3:23, 6:23
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The sufficiency of Christ
Biblical truth: Jesus Christ alone is able to remove our sin and reconcile us to God through His death. He alone satisfies the wrath of God for our sins.
Biblical response: Recognize that we are helpless to be reconciled with God apart from Jesus Christ.
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Romans 3:21-26, 4:25, 5:6-10, 5:18, 8:1-4
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The necessity of faith
Biblical truth: We are reconciled to God only through faith in Jesus. There is nothing we can do to become right with God.
Biblical response: Faith that leads to salvation involves turning from sin and self-sufficiency. We turn to Jesus and trust in Him as Lord, confess Him as Lord and Savior.
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Romans 1:17, 3:20-31, 4:22-25, 6:11-14, 8:10-11, 10:9-13
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The urgency of eternity
Biblical truth: Our eternal destiny is dependent on our response to Jesus.
Biblical response: Cry out to God to save you of your sins, put your faith in Jesus Christ and confess Him as Savior and Lord.
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John 3:14-16, 10:27-30, 17:3, 36;
1 Timothy 1:16-17; Hebrews 9:12;
1 John 5:11-13