What We Believe
Essential biblical truths that anchor our doctrine, teaching, and fellowship as Oak Forest Baptist Church.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction, having God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter.
God The Father, Son & Holy Spirit
There is one and only one living and true God. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
Salvation By Grace Through Faith
Salvation involves the redemption of the whole person and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
The Local Church
A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ (Baptism and the Lord's Supper), and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Christian Character & Mission
It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and seek the peace and flourishing of our city.
Have Questions About Theology or Faith?
We would love to discuss the Gospel with you and answer any questions you have about Christianity or our church family.
