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Doctrine & Beliefs

What We Believe at Bayshore Community Church

A Bible-centered, Christ-exalting church committed to sound doctrine and Spirit-filled living.

About Us

A Bible-Centered, Christ-Focused Community

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.

About Bayshore Community Church
Our Doctrinal Beliefs

What We Believe

1. Inerrancy of Scripture

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

2. The Trinity

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

3. Jesus Christ

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

4. The Holy Spirit

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

5. Salvation

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

6. Baptism

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

7. Security of the Believer

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

8. Sin

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

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16990 Church Drive North Fort Myers, FL 33917

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