'' Why we are a Independent Baptist Church''

🔹 INTRO:Ashland Street is an Independent Fundamental Baptist ChurchI’m a Baptist by heritage, history, and choiceNot just a label—it’s about biblical conviction What Makes Us Baptist?Let’s walk through the B-A-P-T-I-S-T acrostic:B – Biblical Authority📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17The Bible is our final authorityWe believe in the fundamentals: Deity of Christ, Virgin Birth, Blood Atonement, Resurrection, Inerrancy, TrinityWe have a perfect BibleA – Autonomy of the Local Church📖 Acts 20:28Self-governed under Christ—not ruled by a denominationOur Headquarters is HeavenP – Priesthood of the Believer📖 1 Peter 2:9No priest needed—we have direct access to God through JesusT – Two OrdinancesBaptism (Acts 2:41) and The Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:26)Both are for believers only—pictures of our faithI – Individual Soul Liberty📖 Romans 14:12Every person is accountable to GodWe teach truth—but no one can be forced to believeS – Separation & Holiness📖 2 Cor. 6:14, 1 Peter 1:16We’re called to be different—to reflect God’s holinessT – Two Church Offices📖 Philippians 1:1Pastor and Deacon—servant leaders in the church CLOSING:Why the label “Independent Baptist”? → Labels matter—especially when they identify biblical doctrineWe’re not just Baptist by name—we’re Baptist by the BookLet’s stay faithful to Christ and His Word🏛️ “The church is still the pillar and ground of the truth.”Church Website: https://www.ashlandstreetbaptist.com/Podcast Website: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-ashland-...Facebook: / asbcarchdaleThe Bible Believe's Program https://open.spotify.com/show/3R76FeN