Who Are We?
Boonah Baptist Church is a gospel-centred church. That means everything we do - our preaching, worship, and daily lives - is grounded in the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe the gospel isn't just the starting point of faith, but the fuel that carries us through every season, challenge, and step of life's journey.
The gospel reminds us that, though we are more flawed than we ever dared believe, we are also more loved and accepted in Jesus than we ever dared hope. This truth keeps us from drifting into pride, despair, or self-reliance, and draws us closer to Christ every day.
Our preaching isn't just about information and rules - it's about transformation. Whether we're teaching from the Old Testament or the New, everything points to Jesus. We want people to know not just the truths of the gospel, but the living person of Christ who changes everything.
The Basis of Our Faith:
God is one God in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
God is King over all creation and our salvation; Authoritative in His word and final judgement
God’s Word – the Bible, as the only authority in all matters of faith and conduct
All people are guilty of sin and fall short of the glory of God; and as such are subject to God’s just judgment
Jesus, the Son of God, as both God and man; his virgin birth, and his real and sinless humanity; his death on the cross, his bodily resurrection and his present authority over creation
Our rescue from the guilt, penalty, and power of sin through the once-for-all sacrifice of our representative and substitute Jesus Christ; the only mediator between God and man
Justification as God’s act of undeserved mercy in which the sinner is pardoned all his sins and accepted as righteous in God’s sight because of the righteousness of Christ
We are declared right with God on the basis of faith alone
The Holy Spirit applying the work of Christ to us; effectively opening our hearts to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ
The continuing work of the Holy Spirit to cause us to grow in holiness and likeness to Christ, and to empower our witness of the glory of God in Him
The Church which is the Body of Christ to which all true believers belong
The further personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ who will judge all men; executing God’s just judgment upon all and receiving the faithful to eternal glory