STATEMENT OF FAITH
What we believe shapes how we worship, serve, and live.
Blessing Church Bangladesh Trust affirms these beliefs as the biblical foundation for our faith, doctrine, Christian life, ministry, and mission.
FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH
1. The Bible Is the Inspired and Authoritative Word of God
We believe that the Bible is the inspired, trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God. It is the foundation for our faith, doctrine, Christian living, ministry, and mission.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12
2. God Is the Creator and Sovereign Lord
We believe in one true and living God, who created the heavens and the earth and continues to sustain His creation.
Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1; Colossians 1:16–17
3. Jesus Christ Is the Son of God
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully human. He is the only Savior and the only way to reconciliation with God.
John 1:1–3, 14; Matthew 16:15–16; John 14:6; Colossians 1:15–20
4. Humanity Is Created in the Image of God
We believe that every human being is created in the image of God and therefore possesses inherent dignity, value, and worth.
Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9
5. Humanity Is Created to Know God and Have Eternal Life
We believe that God created humanity for relationship with Him and that eternal life is found through Jesus Christ.
John 3:16; John 17:3; 1 John 5:11–12
6. All People Have Sinned
We believe that every person has sinned and falls short of God’s glory. Sin separates humanity from God and creates a need for salvation.
Romans 3:23; Romans 3:10–12; Romans 6:23
SALVATION & LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
7. Salvation Is Provided Through Jesus Christ
We believe that God, because of His love and grace, provided salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; 1 Peter 2:24; Acts 4:12
8. Salvation Is by Grace Through Faith
We believe that salvation is God’s gift of grace and is received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through human works.
Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9–10
9. Repentance Is a Response to God’s Grace
We believe that those who respond to the Gospel are called to repent of their sins and turn to God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Mark 1:15; Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30; 1 John 1:9
10. The Holy Spirit Empowers Believers
We believe that the Holy Spirit lives within believers, guides them into truth, transforms their lives, gives spiritual gifts, and empowers them to serve God.
John 14:16–17; John 16:13; Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11
11. Faith, Love, and Obedience Are the Appropriate Response to God’s Grace
We believe that those who receive God’s grace through faith should respond with repentance, faith, love, gratitude, and obedience to God.
John 14:15; James 2:17; Galatians 5:6; 1 John 5:3
THE CHURCH, MISSION & CHRISTIAN LIFE
12. The Church Is the Body of Christ
We believe that the Church is the body of Christ and that believers are called to worship God, fellowship together, make disciples, serve others, and proclaim the Gospel.
Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 2:42–47; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:11–16
13. The Great Commission Is the Mission of the Church
We believe that Jesus Christ commanded His followers to go into all nations, make disciples, baptize believers, and teach them to obey His commands.
Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:14–15
14. Making Disciples and Teaching God’s Word
We believe that Christian ministry involves not only bringing people to faith in Christ but also helping them grow as faithful disciples who obey God’s Word and make other disciples.
Matthew 28:19–20; 2 Timothy 2:2; Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:12–13
15. Christian Leadership Must Be Based on Integrity and Servanthood
We believe that Christian leaders are called to serve with humility, integrity, faithfulness, spiritual maturity, and accountability.
Mark 10:42–45; 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:2–3
16. Christians Are Called to Love and Serve Their Communities
We believe that the Gospel calls believers to demonstrate the love of Christ through practical service, compassion, generosity, and care for people in need.
Matthew 22:37–39; Matthew 25:35–40; Galatians 6:9–10; James 1:27; James 2:14–17
17. The Family Is Important to God’s Plan
We believe that marriage and family are gifts from God and that Christian families should be places of love, faith, discipleship, and spiritual growth.
Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:21–33; Ephesians 6:1–4
CHRISTIAN HOPE & ORDINANCES
18. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ will return personally, visibly, and gloriously. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the eternal reign of Christ.
John 14:1–3; Acts 1:10–11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:11–13; Revelation 22:12, 20
19. The Resurrection and Final Judgment
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead and the final judgment of all people.
John 5:28–29; Acts 17:31; 1 Corinthians 15:20–23; Revelation 20:11–15
20. The One True God — The Trinity
We believe in one true and living God, eternally existing in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14
21. Baptism
We believe that Christian baptism is an ordinance commanded by Jesus Christ and a public testimony of a person’s repentance and faith in Him. Baptism identifies the believer with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and symbolizes new life in Christ. Baptism does not earn salvation; it is an act of obedience to Christ and a visible testimony of faith.
Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:38–41; Acts 8:36–38; Romans 6:3–4; Galatians 3:26–27
22. The Lord’s Supper
We believe that the Lord’s Supper is an ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ for His Church. Through the bread and the cup, believers remember and proclaim His sacrificial death, celebrate their fellowship as His body, examine themselves in faith and repentance, and look forward to His return. The Lord’s Supper does not provide salvation; it is an act of worship, remembrance, fellowship, and Gospel proclamation.
Matthew 26:26–29; Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29
OUR SHARED COMMITMENT
23. Our Commitment to the Great Commission
Because of these beliefs, BCBT is committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, planting churches, training pastors and Christian leaders, strengthening families and young people, caring for vulnerable communities, and demonstrating God’s love through practical service.
Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16; Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:10–11