The Baptist Faith and Message (BFM) is a statement of faith adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in 1925. It has since undergone revisions in 1963 and 2000. The BFM serves as a guide for the beliefs and practices of Southern Baptists, a denomination of Protestant Christianity with over 14 million members in the United States. #BaptistFaithMessage
The Baptist Faith and Message
The BFM is a comprehensive statement of Southern Baptist beliefs, covering topics such as the Bible, God, salvation, the church, and more. It is organized into 18 articles that provide a detailed exposition of Southern Baptist theology.
One of the key tenets of the BFM is the belief in the authority and sufficiency of the Bible. Southern Baptists believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. They believe that the Bible contains all that is necessary for salvation and Christian living, and that it should be interpreted in a literal and historical context.
Another important aspect of the BFM is the doctrine of salvation. Southern Baptists believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. They affirm the doctrine of justification by faith, meaning that people are declared righteous before God based on their faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice on the cross.
The BFM also affirms the doctrine of the Trinity, which teaches that there is one God who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Southern Baptists believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully human, and that he was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and rose from the dead on the third day.
In terms of the church, Southern Baptists believe in the autonomy of the local church, meaning that each church is self-governing and responsible for its own affairs. They also affirm the priesthood of all believers, meaning that all Christians have direct access to God through Christ and can approach him without the need for human intermediaries.
The BFM also emphasizes the importance of evangelism and missions. Southern Baptists believe that it is the responsibility of every Christian to share the gospel with others and to support the work of missionaries around the world.
In conclusion, the Baptist Faith and Message is a comprehensive statement of faith that outlines the core beliefs of Southern Baptists. It affirms the authority of the Bible, the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith, the Trinity, the autonomy of the local church, and the importance of evangelism and missions. While it is not a creed in the traditional sense, the BFM serves as a guide for Southern Baptists as they seek to live out their faith in the world.
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