STATEMENT OF FAITH

Bible We believe the Bible, consisting of 66 books, to be the inspired Word of God, without error, the revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.

God We believe in one God existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God has always been and will always be the only God. There were none before Him and shall be none after him.

The Father We believe that the Father created all things in heaven and on earth. He created human beings out of a love for us and desires a personal relationship with each of us.

Jesus We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and died on the cross as the sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven.

Holy Spirit We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to convict men, making them aware of their sin and the salvation available through Jesus. He regenerates, guides, instructs, and empowers the believer for godly living and service.

Man We believe that man was created in the image of God and sinless, but fell into sin and is therefore lost and subject to judgment. There is nothing man can do to save himself from this judgement, but he can accept the death of Jesus as punishment in place of his own eternal death by acknowledging God and accepting the free gift of salvation.

Salvation We believe that the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ provides the only way of justification and salvation for all who believe. Any who attach additional works of man as a requirement for salvation are false in that they infer Jesus death is insufficient in and of itself to save and that human beings somehow have the capability to save themselves.

Accepting the Sinner, Denouncing the Sin We believe that no sin is too big for God to forgive. Therefore, as Christians we should be open and eager to share the Gospel with everyone regardless of their sin or affliction. However, making Jesus lord of our lives means striving towards holiness and turning from our sinful ways. Therefore, while being open to all sinners, Christians ought not accept, ignore, or promote any sin as permissible.

Non-Essential Elements We believe the above tenets make up the basis of Christian faith on which all Christians believe and agree. We have intentionally omitted any statements regarding areas of legitimate disagreement (i.e. baptism, predestination, end times) on which agreement is not essential for salvation

The devil tricked so many into thinking that song meant Jesus Christ...but that is just not so! 

 Eastside Baptist Church began in February 1933 in downtown Fort Worth.  D. Oneal was the pastor.  Sister Oneal was with us until she was 96 years old.  Their son, Fred, is still with us.  He was the one who built the first "benches" for the church.  The second old building can be seen down on Peach Street.  The first was an old victorian house.

THE PREACHING OF THE CROSS

IS FOOLISHNESS TO THOSE WHO

DO NOT BELIEVE!  HOW COULD

A PERSON NOT WANT TO HAVE

SALVATION?

Whatever you have to do...get to the cross! You'll find Jesus there!

God has been merciful.  Today, you have the opportunity to accept what Jesus did for you on the Cross of Calvary. Would you confess your sins and ask Jesus to forgive them?  Would you accept Him as Lord of your life?  God has given you more time, but not past today.

Today is the day of Salvation!