Hillcrest Baptist Church is a Fundamental, Independent, Pre-tribulation Rapture and Pre-Millennial believing, Missionary, Soul-Winning, Separated, Baptist Church.
Hillcrest Baptist Church is Non-Charismatic, Non-Calvinistic, and Non-Contemporary. We believe, preach, and teach the King James Version Bible only.
Hillcrest Baptist Church is Non-Charismatic, Non-Calvinistic, and Non-Contemporary. We believe, preach, and teach the King James Version Bible only.
The Word of God
We believe that the entire Bible, comprised of its sixty-six books was originally written (penned) by Holy Men of God guided and verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit (2nd Timothy 3:14-17, 2nd Peter 1:19-21, Luke 1:70 and 24:44-46, Hebrews 1:1) and is inerrant, infallible, authoritative, a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction (John 17:17, Psalm 19:7-8, Proverbs 30:5-6); that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us (Romans 2:12, John 12:47-48) and therefore is and shall remain forever, the true center of Christian union (Matthew 5:18, 1st Peter 1:25, Psalm 119:89); and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinion should be tried (1st John 4:1, Isaiah 8:20); no other version shall be used except the Authorized King James Version.
We believe that the entire Bible, comprised of its sixty-six books was originally written (penned) by Holy Men of God guided and verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit (2nd Timothy 3:14-17, 2nd Peter 1:19-21, Luke 1:70 and 24:44-46, Hebrews 1:1) and is inerrant, infallible, authoritative, a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction (John 17:17, Psalm 19:7-8, Proverbs 30:5-6); that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us (Romans 2:12, John 12:47-48) and therefore is and shall remain forever, the true center of Christian union (Matthew 5:18, 1st Peter 1:25, Psalm 119:89); and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinion should be tried (1st John 4:1, Isaiah 8:20); no other version shall be used except the Authorized King James Version.
The One True God and Godhead
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4, John 10:30, II Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:15-18).
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, co-identical in nature, co-equal in power and glory, and having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4, John 10:30, II Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:15-18).
The Person and Work of the Lord Jesus Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was and is and forever shall be the Eternal Son of God; that He was with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the beginning; that He was God in the flesh; that while here on Earth He lived a sinless and spotless life; that He died a supernatural and vicarious death upon the cross for the sins of mankind; that He bodily arose from the dead the third day; that He ascended to the right hand of God to make intercession for the saints; that He will return in the air for the saints at the Rapture and to the Mount of Olives with His saints to rule and reign for one thousand years on the Earth at the Revelation of Christ; that He hath been given a Name that is above every Name and all enemies will be put under His feet; and that He will reign eternally (Acts 1:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1-4, Luke 1:31-35; 1st Corinthians 15:1-8, Colossians 1:14, 1st Timothy 2:5; 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:28; Hebrews 10:13).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was and is and forever shall be the Eternal Son of God; that He was with the Father and the Holy Spirit in the beginning; that He was God in the flesh; that while here on Earth He lived a sinless and spotless life; that He died a supernatural and vicarious death upon the cross for the sins of mankind; that He bodily arose from the dead the third day; that He ascended to the right hand of God to make intercession for the saints; that He will return in the air for the saints at the Rapture and to the Mount of Olives with His saints to rule and reign for one thousand years on the Earth at the Revelation of Christ; that He hath been given a Name that is above every Name and all enemies will be put under His feet; and that He will reign eternally (Acts 1:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1-4, Luke 1:31-35; 1st Corinthians 15:1-8, Colossians 1:14, 1st Timothy 2:5; 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:28; Hebrews 10:13).
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Person who reproves the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural and active agent in regeneration, indwelling all believers and sealing them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; II Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14).
We believe that the sign gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and the gift of healing, were temporary. We believe that speaking in tongues was never the common or necessary sign of the baptism or filling of the Holy Spirit and that ultimate deliverance of the body from sickness or death awaits the consummation of our salvation in the resurrection, though God frequently chooses to answer the prayer of believers for physical healing (II Corinthians 12:12; I Corinthians 13:8; Hebrews 2:3-4; I Corinthians 1:22, 14:21-22).
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Person who reproves the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the Supernatural and active agent in regeneration, indwelling all believers and sealing them unto the day of redemption (John 16:8-11; II Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 1:13-14).
We believe that the sign gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and the gift of healing, were temporary. We believe that speaking in tongues was never the common or necessary sign of the baptism or filling of the Holy Spirit and that ultimate deliverance of the body from sickness or death awaits the consummation of our salvation in the resurrection, though God frequently chooses to answer the prayer of believers for physical healing (II Corinthians 12:12; I Corinthians 13:8; Hebrews 2:3-4; I Corinthians 1:22, 14:21-22).
Mankind
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam’s sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and that man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition
(Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-3, 12).
The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image and is mindful of him, and in that Christ died for man; therefore every individual possesses dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love (Psalm 8:4-9; Colossians 3:9-11).
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that in Adam’s sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; and that man is totally depraved, and, of himself, utterly unable to remedy his lost condition
(Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-3, 12).
The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image and is mindful of him, and in that Christ died for man; therefore every individual possesses dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love (Psalm 8:4-9; Colossians 3:9-11).
Eternal Salvation
We believe that the clear message of salvation is repentance toward God and faith in the Gospel by trusting in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ and His blood are not merely essentials for salvation, but they are ENOUGH. (Romans 3:20-26; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Hebrews 2:1-9; 9:12-15)
We believe that salvation is by unmerited grace with absolutely no aid from mankind. We believe that men are justified by faith alone and are accounted righteous before God only through the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:12; I Peter 1:18-19).
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. We believe that eternal life is the present possession of every believer (John 6:37-40,10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; I Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:4-5; Jude 1).
We believe that the clear message of salvation is repentance toward God and faith in the Gospel by trusting in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ and His blood are not merely essentials for salvation, but they are ENOUGH. (Romans 3:20-26; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Hebrews 2:1-9; 9:12-15)
We believe that salvation is by unmerited grace with absolutely no aid from mankind. We believe that men are justified by faith alone and are accounted righteous before God only through the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:12; I Peter 1:18-19).
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. We believe that eternal life is the present possession of every believer (John 6:37-40,10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; I Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:4-5; Jude 1).
The Church
We believe that the New Testament church is a local assembly of baptized believers who have voluntarily joined themselves together to worship our Lord, grow in their walk with Christ, love and minister to the brethren and evangelize the lost. The establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. The offices of the New Testament Church are Bishop and Deacon (Acts 14:27, 28-32; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
We believe in the autonomy of the local church free of any external authority or control. The Lord Jesus Christ is the only head of the church (Acts 13:1-4, 15:19-31, 20:28; Romans 16:1, 4; I Corinthians 3:9,16; 5:4-7,13; I Peter 5:1-4).
We believe that the New Testament church is a local assembly of baptized believers who have voluntarily joined themselves together to worship our Lord, grow in their walk with Christ, love and minister to the brethren and evangelize the lost. The establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures. The offices of the New Testament Church are Bishop and Deacon (Acts 14:27, 28-32; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11).
We believe in the autonomy of the local church free of any external authority or control. The Lord Jesus Christ is the only head of the church (Acts 13:1-4, 15:19-31, 20:28; Romans 16:1, 4; I Corinthians 3:9,16; 5:4-7,13; I Peter 5:1-4).
The Ordinances of the Church
We believe that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the only ordinances of Christ given to the local church; that baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that this act is a symbol and a public testimony of our faith in a crucified, buried and risen Saviour; that it shows our death to sin and resurrection to newness of life; that it is a prerequisite to the privilege of local church membership. In commemorating the Lord’s supper, the members of the local church remember the Lord’s death until He comes; that a solemn self-examination must always precede the taking of this supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; I Corinthians 11:23-26).
We believe that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the only ordinances of Christ given to the local church; that baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that this act is a symbol and a public testimony of our faith in a crucified, buried and risen Saviour; that it shows our death to sin and resurrection to newness of life; that it is a prerequisite to the privilege of local church membership. In commemorating the Lord’s supper, the members of the local church remember the Lord’s death until He comes; that a solemn self-examination must always precede the taking of this supper (Matthew 26:26-29; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; I Corinthians 11:23-26).
Biblical Separation
We believe that all born again believers in Christ should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon our Lord; and, that separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices and associations is commanded of God (Romans 12:1-2, 14:13; I John 2:15-17; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1).
We believe that all born again believers in Christ should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon our Lord; and, that separation from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices and associations is commanded of God (Romans 12:1-2, 14:13; I John 2:15-17; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1).
The Return of Christ
We believe the “Blessed Hope” of our Lord’s return is literal, personal, visible, imminent, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulational. Believers will be caught up (Raptured) to be with the Lord prior to the seven years of tribulation, and at the end of the tribulation Christ will return with His saints to establish His one thousand-year reign on the earth (I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-13; I Thessalonians 1:10; Zechariah 14:4-11; Revelation 19:11-16, 20:1-6;).
We believe the “Blessed Hope” of our Lord’s return is literal, personal, visible, imminent, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulational. Believers will be caught up (Raptured) to be with the Lord prior to the seven years of tribulation, and at the end of the tribulation Christ will return with His saints to establish His one thousand-year reign on the earth (I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-13; I Thessalonians 1:10; Zechariah 14:4-11; Revelation 19:11-16, 20:1-6;).
Our Eternal State
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46; John 5:28-29, 11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-6, 12-13).
We believe that the souls of the redeemed are, at death, absent from the body and present with the Lord, where in conscious bliss they await the first resurrection, when spirit, soul, and body are reunited to be glorified forever with the Lord (Luke 23:43; Revelation 20:4-6; II Corinthians 5:5-8; Philippians 1:23, 3:20-21; I Thessalonians 4:16-17).
We believe that the souls of unbelievers remain, after death, in conscious misery until the second resurrection, when with soul and body reunited they shall appear at the Great White Throne Judgment to be judged according to their works and shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, not to be annihilated, but to suffer everlasting, conscious punishment (Luke 16:19-26; Matthew 25:41-46; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 20:11-15).
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all men, the saved to eternal life, and the unsaved to judgment and everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46; John 5:28-29, 11:25-26; Revelation 20:5-6, 12-13).
We believe that the souls of the redeemed are, at death, absent from the body and present with the Lord, where in conscious bliss they await the first resurrection, when spirit, soul, and body are reunited to be glorified forever with the Lord (Luke 23:43; Revelation 20:4-6; II Corinthians 5:5-8; Philippians 1:23, 3:20-21; I Thessalonians 4:16-17).
We believe that the souls of unbelievers remain, after death, in conscious misery until the second resurrection, when with soul and body reunited they shall appear at the Great White Throne Judgment to be judged according to their works and shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, not to be annihilated, but to suffer everlasting, conscious punishment (Luke 16:19-26; Matthew 25:41-46; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 20:11-15).