What we believe
The Baptist Union of Tamil Nadu Statement of Faith typically revolves around core Christian beliefs.
1. **The Bible:** Baptists generally affirm the authority and inspiration of the Bible as the sole rule of faith and practice.
2. **God:** Belief in the triune God—Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit.
3. **Jesus Christ:** Affirmation of the deity, virgin birth, atoning death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
4. **Salvation:** Emphasis on salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works, and the need for personal repentance.
5. **The Church:** Recognition of the local church as a gathering of believers, with autonomy and a commitment to baptism by immersion.
6. **Ordinances:** Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion) as ordinances instituted by Christ.
7. **Priesthood of Believers:** Belief in the priesthood of all believers, meaning that every Christian has direct access to God.
8. **Second Coming:** Expectation of the second coming of Christ and the final judgment.
A more detailed statement is stated in the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 found in this link https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/#vii