Providence Church fully subscribes to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
If you want to know what we believe, choose an option below.
If you want to see our five distinctives, scroll down to our Providence Particulars.
Original Language Version
If you want to read the exact words that our 17th century Reformed Baptist forbearers wrote when they compiled the 1689, click the link below. This is the genuine artifact in all its old school glory. The language is easier than the King James Bible, but there are some words you might need to look up as well as some antiquated phrasing.
Modern English Version
The great people over at Founders Ministries have provided an updated version of the 1689 that is a great help to those of us who don’t read old books all the time. We would recommend this version for students and adults that are new to this whole confession thing. No need to make it harder than it needs to be. There’s also an excellent print version of the Modern English version available for less than five bucks.
Providence Particulars
Biblical - applying the Scriptures to all of life
It is our conviction that the Bible is the only infallible authority for the people of God and is sufficient to equip us for everything that is worth doing in this life. We want to take the Scriptures and press them into every corner of our existence.
Reformed - affirming God’s sovereignty in everything
We joyously celebrate the wonder of the Doctrines of Grace. We welcome those who disagree, but we are convinced that the Shepherd chooses his sheep, provides a perfect salvation, and doesn’t lose any of us.
Confessional - agreeing in doctrine and practice
Providence Church fully subscribes to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. Our members are required to affirm the (broader) EFCA Statement of Faith, but our elders, deacons, and teaching ministries will be working from a confessional perspective.
Historical - appreciating Christian tradition
Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel, we have found it helpful to consider Christian voices from the past. We sing old hymns, read the Puritans, Reformers, and Church Fathers because we have a long family history that we want to remember.
Disciple-Making - advancing the Great Commission
We have our marching orders from our King, so we should stay busy doing what he told us to do as he builds his Church (Matthew 28:18-20). We believe that discipleship is a relational and intentional process by which people are engaged with the gospel and called to follow Christ in every part of their lives.