"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16,17
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- Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We are a community of believers in Jesus Christ. We have been redeemed by His sacrificial death for us on the cross and are shaped by our worship of Him as our living and reigning King. (1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
- We believe that the Bible is the Word of God. It is inspired by the Holy Spirit and inerrant in the original manuscripts. We believe that the Scriptures are sufficient for the church and every believer. This is why expository preaching is part of the regular services. (Isaiah 29:16, 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-9, Romans 9:14-24, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). Though we hold the KJV in high regard; the ESV is the translation routinely used in worship and preaching.
- We believe in Biblical, traditional marriage -- one man, one woman for life. God created Adam and Eve and united them in marriage and commanded them to procreate filling the earth with worshippers of God. In obedience to Scripture, we regard LGBTQ+ ideology as contrary to God's Commandments.
- We believe that Scripture teaches that the roles of Elder (Pastor) and Deacon are to be assumed by humble, godly, men who fulfill the description given in Holy Scripture in the Pastoral Epistles. God has blessed and used many women to do great things throughout history. Women and men are of equal value and dignity before our Creator but in His sovereignty, He has chosen humble, godly, doctrinally faithful men to lead His churches.
- For more about our statement of faith click the link below.
+ We agree with the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 affirmed in the September 22, 2019, Member Meeting by the Coggins Church Body.
++ Coggins Church is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Coggins Church is also a member Liberty Baptist Association of Churches in the Lexington/Thomasville region.