These core convictions define who we are, what we believe,
and how we seek to live and serve together as a church family.
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is completely trustworthy. It reveals God’s character, His plan of salvation, and His purpose for our lives. Scripture is our ultimate authority for faith and practice.
Scripture References:
2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Psalm 119:105 • Hebrews 4:12 • 2 Peter 1:20-21
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the grave, ascended into heaven, and will one day return in glory.
Through Jesus Christ alone, we can be forgiven of our sins and restored to a right relationship with God.
Scripture References:
John 1:1-14 • Matthew 1:23 • Romans 5:8 • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 • Acts 1:9-11 • John 14:6
We believe every person is created in the image of God and is deeply loved by Him. Because of sin, all people are separated from God and are in need of His grace and forgiveness.
Scripture References:
Genesis 1:26-27 • Romans 3:23 • Romans 6:23 • Psalm 139:13-14
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers. God calls the Church to worship Him, grow in faith, encourage one another, and share the Gospel with the world.
As a local church, we seek to live out our mission of carrying the light of Christ by reaching hearts, growing disciples, and serving our neighbors.
Scripture References:
Matthew 28:19-20 • Acts 2:42-47 • 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 • Hebrews 10:24-25
We believe every follower of Jesus is called to share the Gospel and demonstrate God’s love through service. We are committed to making disciples, caring for others, and being faithful witnesses in our community and throughout the world.
Scripture References:
Acts 1:8 • Matthew 5:14-16 • Matthew 28:19-20 • Micah 6:8 • James 1:27
Jesus taught that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love others. We seek to live out this calling in our homes, our church, and our community as we follow Christ together.
Scripture References:
Matthew 22:37-39 • John 13:34-35 • Colossians 3:12-17
We believe there is one true and living God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator of all things and is holy, loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, and worthy of our worship.
Scripture References:
Deuteronomy 6:4 • Genesis 1:1 • Matthew 28:19 • Isaiah 6:3 • Revelation 4:11
We believe the Holy Spirit is God’s presence with His people. The Spirit convicts us of sin, leads us to Christ, empowers believers for ministry, and produces spiritual growth and Christlike character.
Scripture References:
John 14:16-17 • John 16:8-13 • Acts 1:8 • Galatians 5:22-23 • Romans 8:26-27
We believe salvation is God’s gift of grace offered through faith in Jesus Christ. It cannot be earned through good works, religious activity, or personal effort. Anyone who repents of sin and places their trust in Jesus Christ can experience forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope.
Scripture References:
John 3:16 • Ephesians 2:8-9 • Romans 10:9-10 • Titus 3:5 • Acts 4:12
We believe baptism is an act of obedience that follows a person’s profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism by immersion symbolizes the believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
We believe the Lord’s Supper is a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and a celebration of the hope we have through Him. We believe Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another.
Scripture References:
Matthew 28:19-20 • Romans 6:3-4 • Acts 8:36-39 • Luke 22:19-20 • 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly. He will fulfill God’s promises, establish His eternal kingdom, and make all things new. This promise gives us hope and motivates us to live faithfully until He comes again.
Scripture References:
John 14:1-3 • Titus 2:13 • 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 • Revelation 21:1-5
The beliefs summarized above reflect the biblical convictions that guide the ministry of Young’s Chapel Baptist Church. As a cooperating church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV), we join with other Baptist churches to advance the Gospel through missions, ministry, church planting, leadership development, and compassionate outreach