Statement of Faith B.R.I.M.S.T.O.N.E.
B – Blessed Book (Scriptures)
( Note: Although the term “Bible” is not used in the KJV we prefer the following terms as a substitute: Scriptures, The Word of God, The Canon, The Holy Book, His Statues, His Precepts, Double edged Sword, The Final Authority, Jesus Christ, Blessed Book, & Sacred Text. )
We believe in the King James Bible, Consisting of the Old and New Testaments, it is the Inspired, Infallible, Inerrant, Perfect, Preserved, Pure Word of God. It is the Final and Supreme Authority for all Matters of Faith, Practice, and Doctrine.
We Reject Fredrick Scriveners 1881 Textus Receptus taught in Institutions, College’s, and Universities around the World as Trash.
Psalms 12:6 “…purified seven times…”
This represents the seven Pure English translations God used to eventually lead up to the KJB. Here is the list:
1.) Tyndal’s Bible 2.) Coverdale’s Bible 3.) Matthew Bible 4.) The Great Bible 5.) The Geneva Bible 6.) The Bishops Bible 7.) The King James Bible
References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12.
R – Removal (The Blessed Hope)
We believe in the imminent, personal, and bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ on the clouds to make his Church be “caught up” before the time of the seven year Tribulation. This event is the "blessed hope" that serves as an encouragement for believers to live in holiness and expectancy. (PRE-TRIBULATION) (We prefer the term caught up or Removal since the word “Rapture” is not in the KJV.)
References: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Titus 2:13; Revelation 3:10.
I – In Three Persons (Godhead)
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal in power and glory, sharing the same divine essence, yet distinct in their roles within the Godhead. (We prefer the word “Godhead” over “Trinity” since the word “Trinity” is not in the KJV, Godhead also Better describes God’s character as the 3 in 1.)
References: Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; John 1:1-2, 14; 1 John 5:7.
M – Man’s Need (Human Condition)
We believe that Adam was created in the image of God Perfect but fell into sin through disobedience (We are made in the image of Adam, not God). As a result, all people are born with a sinful nature, are separated from God, and are utterly incapable of earning salvation by their own merit and must lean on the work that Christ did on the Cross.
References: Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3.
S – Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received solely through repentance and faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This redemption is complete and secure, granted apart from human works or religious traditions.
(This is where our Church believes different then most others Baptist Churches solely because we believe it is sound doctrine!, We believe in DISPENSATIONAL SALVATION! which means in the whole Old Testament one is saved by Works and Faith, in the Dispensation of the Age of Grace one is saved by faith alone leaning on Jesus’ work on the Cross, in the Tribulation one is saved by Works and Faith, and in the Millennial one is saved by Works and no Faith, For the Old Testament the Works attached to Faith varies on the time period and if the individual is either Jew or Gentile.)
References: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; John 3:16.
T – The Son (Jesus Christ)
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died as a substitutionary sacrifice for our sins, dropping our sins in Hell, was bodily resurrected, and has ascended to the right hand of the Father.
References: Philippians 2:6-11; Isaiah 7:14; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 10:30, 14:6.
O – One Body (The Church)
We believe the Church is the spiritual body of Christ, composed of all true believers. Its mission is to gather for worship, administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and make disciples of all nations. note: We do NOT believe that the Church is the physical bricked building but only the Born Again Believer. (You do not get added to the Body upon Baptism, you become the Church upon Salvation.)
References: Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 2:42
N – Nature of the Spirit (Holy Spirit)
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead, co-eternal with the Father and the Son. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates the heart of the believer, indwells the body of the Church, and empowers the saints for holiness and effective witness.
In the Whole O.T. it is possible to lose your salvation Ex: Samson - Judges 16:20, David - Psalms 51:11, and Saul - 1 Samuel 16:14.
In the Age of Grace (the current time period) It is Impossible to lose the Spirit Ex: Eph. 1:13, 4:30, 1 Tim. 1:15-16.
In the Tribulation it is possible to lose your salvation Ex: Rev.13:16-17.
In the 1000 year Millennial it is possible to lose your Salvation: If you don’t do the Sacrifices Ex: Ezekiel Ch.40-48 (one can’t go by faith in the Millennial because Jesus is seen and according to the definition of faith in Heb. 11:1 Christ is clearly seen as we reign with him 1000 years, when one is under the law as in the Millennium and they don’t do the Sacrifices their righteousness counted for nothing which is spiritual because it says SOUL not BODY! see Eze.18:20.)
References: John 16:7-8; John 14:16-17; Titus 3:5; Acts 1:8.
E – End of the Trib. (Return of Christ) (Armageddon/Second Advent “Arrival”)
We believe the return of Christ will signal the end of the Tribulation, the final resurrection of the dead, and the culmination of God’s righteous judgment. He will usher in the new heaven and the new earth, where He shall reign eternally in perfect peace and justice. (Not to be confused with when we get “caught up together with him in the clouds” which will happen before the Tribulation starts.)
References: 1 Corinthians 15:24-26; 2 Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1-4; Matthew 25:31-34.