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BY-LAWS OF THE LIVING HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
ARTICLE I - NAME
This church is duly incorporated under the laws of California as "Iglesia Bautista Esperanza Viva de Bakersfield, California." It shall also be known as "Living Hope Baptist Church."
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The purpose of this church shall be to exalt the living God through uplifting worship services, to strengthen the faith of the believers through a solid biblical teaching and a healthy fellowship, to proclaim the good news of the love of God to the lost so that they may turn to Christ as Lord of their lives, and to exhibit devotion to God through a positive presence in our community.
ARTICLE III - DOCTRINE
This church's understanding of the Christian doctrine is in essential accord with the following principles generally accepted by all Baptist churches: ... To continue reading, click here.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF AMERICAN BAPTISTS
The Origins and Development of Baptist Thought and Practice
American Baptists, Southern Baptists and all the scores of other Baptist bodies in the U.S. and around the world grew out of a common tradition begun in the early 17th century. That tradition has emphasized the Lordship and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, believers' baptism, the competency of all believers to be in direct relationship with God and to interpret Scripture, the influence of the Holy Spirit on individual lives and ministries, and the need for autonomous congregations free from government interference or hierarchical polity.
The origins of Baptist thought and practice can be seen in the late 16th century in English Congregationalism... To continue reading, click here.
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