Core Beliefs
This Church does purpose to be, as far as possible, a representation of the entire Body of Christ in its purpose and character. As such, this Church will strive to be the pillar and support of the truth. Furthermore, this Church does purpose to be a picture of God’s sovereign reign over all things.
ARTICLE I: NAME
This Body of believers in Christ shall be known as Bonaire First Baptist Church, Inc.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
(Note: These articles are excerpted and adapted from the New Hampshire Confession and subsequent Baptist Faith and Message Statements. Ultimately, their aim is to faithful to Scripture.)
1. The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its Author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore, is and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.
1. The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its Author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore, is and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.
ARTICLE III: ARTICLES OF FAITH
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
ARTICLE IV: CHURCH GOVERNMENT AND AFFILIATIONS
Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the membership retains unto itself the exclusive right of self-government of the Church. This body of believers is subject to the control of no other ecclesiastical body; but it recognizes and sustains the obligations of mutual counsel and cooperation which are common among Southern Baptist Churches. While maintaining its autonomy, Bonaire First Baptist Church, Inc., will cooperate with and support the Rehoboth Baptist Association, the Georgia Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention.
ARTICLE V: ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
This constitution shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at the church conference in which it is submitted for adoption.
Section 2.
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting at any regular or called church conference; provided, however, that detailed written notice of such amendment is provided to the membership one month in advance of the church conference in which the amendment is to be considered.
This constitution shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at the church conference in which it is submitted for adoption.
Section 2.
This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of those members present and voting at any regular or called church conference; provided, however, that detailed written notice of such amendment is provided to the membership one month in advance of the church conference in which the amendment is to be considered.