The following are the core beliefs of Breesport Baptist Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines. Be it resolved that the Breesport Baptist Church of Breesport, New York place on record the following statement of faith as that to which it requires the endorsement each year of the church and Sunday school officers and teachers and officers of all organizations of the church.

We believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word and revelation of God and therefore our only authority in faith and practice. II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-20

We believe that there is one and only one living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. I Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; I Timothy 1:17; Romans 11:33; I Corinthians 2:10-11; Philippians 2:5,6

We believe in the Genesis account of creation and that it is to be accepted literally, and not allegorically or figuratively; that all created life was made directly through the agency of God and that God's established law was that they should bring forth only "after their kind”; that the universe reflects and reveals His glory; and that it is sustained and held together by the power of Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:1,11,24,26-27; 2:7,21-23, Psalm 19:1-4, Colossians 1:17

We believe that man was created directly in God's own image and after His own likeness; that Man's creation was not a matter of evolution or evolutionary change of species, or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; that mankind was biologically created male or female and that one’s gender is determined at conception and is fixed for life; that man was created in innocence under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint, but of choice; and therefore under just condemnation without defense or excuse with no innate ability to change his fallen state.  Genesis 1:26-28; 3:1-6; Romans 3:10-20; 5:12,19; 1:20,28,32

We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in Him is justification; that justification includes the pardon of sin, and the gift of eternal life on principles of righteousness; that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood, and that His righteousness is imputed unto us. Acts 13:39; Romans 5:1,9; 8:1; 4:1-8; Titus 3:5-7

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto eternal salvation. John 8:31-32; Colossians 1:21,23; I John 2:19; Romans 8:28; 35-39; Philippians 1:16

We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; that magistrates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ; Who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the coming Prince of the kings of the earth. Romans 13:1-7; Acts 23:5, 5:29; Matthew 10:28

We believe in the personality of Satan, that he is the unholy god of this age, and the author of all the powers of darkness, and is destined to the judgment of an eternal justice in the lake of fire. Matthew 4:1-3; II Corinthians 4:4; Revelation 20:10

We believe in the pre-tribulation, pre-millennial return of Christ for the saints (O.T.) and the Church; we believe this event will be followed by the tribulation period, then the personal, visible return of Christ to earth to set up His millennial reign. I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 19:7-9; 11-16; Revelation 20:1-6

In view of the present unrest concerning doctrinal questions within the sphere of evangelical Christianity, we of the Breesport Baptist Church of Breesport, New York, seek to state clearly our position on issues we deem necessary to face and may add to this section as the need arises.

• Our official position on the Ecumenical Church.  Since this ecumenical movement includes all denominations and religions that are willing to join with them, and many of them are not doctrinally sound (denying the fundamentals which we hold to in our confession of faith), we stand opposed to this movement and will not cooperate or fellowship with such movements.
  
  
• Orthodox Christianity has always had to stand against error. It remains the responsibility of every generation of Christ-followers to safeguard the faith that has been once delivered to the saints (Jude 3) against the shifting errors of its day. Therefore, if anyone attending Breesport Baptist Church is found to be teaching or promoting a doctrine contrary to the aforementioned Articles of Faith contained in this document, they will be subject to review and possible censure by the deacons to include instruction, appeals to repentance and orthodoxy, or discipline up to the removal from office, from positions of influence, and possibly removed from membership (Matthew 18:15-20, Ephesians 4:1-3, and Titus 3:10). (11/13/2022)