Taupo Baptist Church is a community of believers who are deeply committed to God and to one another. We gather together in the assurance that the risen Christ is present among us, as promised in Matthew 18:20, and we believe that all who gather may hear His voice. Our faith is centred on the belief in one triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We hold that those who are repentant of their sin are saved by personal faith in Jesus Christ, made possible through His atoning death and resurrection.
The Lord Jesus Christ
We affirm both the true humanity and the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in the atonement that Jesus accomplished on the Cross, which was for redemption from sin. His sacrifice is foundational to our faith and the means by which we are reconciled to God.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies believers and sets them apart for God’s purposes. The Holy Spirit empowers the church and imparts spiritual gifts to its members, enabling us to serve and grow in faith.
The Bible
We hold to the inspiration of the Bible and recognise its authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Scriptures guide our beliefs, our conduct, and our understanding of God’s will.
Salvation
We believe that personal salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. Salvation from the penalty and power of sin as well as forgiveness and new life are only made possible through faith in Christ’s atoning death and resurrection.
Communion and Baptism
We uphold the importance of communion and believer’s baptism as sacraments within the life of the church. These are significant practices that express our faith and our obedience to Christ.
