What We Believe at Bayshore Community Church
A Bible-centered, Christ-exalting church committed to sound doctrine and Spirit-filled living.
A Bible-centered, Christ-exalting church committed to sound doctrine and Spirit-filled living.
Together, we are a non-denominational community of believers who are rooted in the truth of God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit. For us, “community” means growing closer to God and to one another through genuine fellowship. As Scripture says, “iron sharpens iron”—and we believe that we grow stronger in our faith when we walk together.
We highly value relationships, extending grace to the lost and broken, and pointing every person to the hope found in Jesus Christ. Our desire is to grow in unity, deepen our faith, and reflect the love of Christ to our community and beyond.
The Scriptures were “God-breathed” through divinely chosen human
authors, leaving us with supernatural writings inerrant in their
original manuscripts.
Refs: 2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 15:4
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct Persons who share
one divine essence—eternal, all-powerful, and working together in
creation, salvation, and redemption.
Refs: Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 12:29; Acts 5:3–4; Hebrews 1:1–3
Jesus is the eternal God in human flesh. Born of a virgin, sinless in life,
sacrificial in His death, victorious in His resurrection, and reigning at
the Father’s right hand until He returns for His church.
Refs: John 1:1–3; Philippians 2:7–8; Matthew 1:38; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Thess. 4:16
The Spirit is fully divine, the One who inspired Scripture and who indwells,
seals, guides, and transforms all true believers.
Refs: 2 Peter 1:21; John 16:7ff; Ephesians 1:13; Romans 8:16; 1 Cor. 12; Gal. 5:16ff
Salvation is by grace through faith alone in Christ’s finished work.
Repentance is our humble response—but never a “work” that earns salvation.
Eternal life is God’s free gift.
Refs: Eph. 2:8–9; Romans 6:23; John 5:24; John 10:28–30; Romans 8:38ff
Baptism is a believer’s first public step of obedience—an outward testimony
of inward faith. It follows salvation, but is not part of the salvation process.
Refs: John 3:5; Romans 6:3; Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47–48
God’s gift of salvation cannot be lost. Those truly saved are eternally secure
in Christ and destined for everlasting life with Him.
Refs: John 10:28–30; Romans 8:29, 38ff; 1 John 5:13
Through Adam’s disobedience, humanity fell into sin—bringing spiritual death
and separation from God. All people are sinners in need of redemption.
Refs: Genesis 1:26; Psalm 14:1–3; Jeremiah 17:9; Ephesians 2:1–3