SOARS Ministry affirms the following core beliefs of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
1. The Bible - The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, authoritative Word.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:89; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Matthew 4:4
2. God - There is one God who exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 4:24
3. Jesus Christ - Jesus is the eternal Son of God who lived sinlessly, died for our sins, rose again, and will return.
Scriptures: John 1:1–14; Colossians 1:15–20; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Hebrews 4:15; Acts 1:9–11
4. The Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, indwells, seals, and empowers believers.
Scriptures: John 14:16–17, 26; John 16:7–14; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9–11; Ephesians 1:13–14
5. Humanity - Humans are created in God’s image but fallen through sin.
Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Isaiah 53:6
6. Salvation - Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone.
Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8–9; John 3:16–18; Romans 10:9–10; Titus 3:5
7. The Church - The church is a local body of baptized believers who gather
for worship, fellowship, discipleship, Ministry, and mission.
Scriptures: Acts 2:41–47; Hebrews 10:24–25; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–16
8. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
• Baptism is immersion of a believer as a testimony of faith.
• The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice.
Scriptures: Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3–5; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29; Acts 8:36–39
9. The Christian Life - Believers are called to live holy lives, share
the gospel, and make disciples.
Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 5:16; Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 12:1–2
10. Marriage and Family - Marriage is the covenant union of one man and one woman.
Scriptures: Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:22–33; Deuteronomy 6:6–7
11. Last Things - Jesus will return personally and visibly to judge and restore all things.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 20:11–15; Revelation 21:1–4; John 14:1–3
12. Religious Liberty - Church and state are distinct; all people are free to worship God
according to conscience.
Scriptures: Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1–7; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; Acts 5:29