Southern Baptists are people who have been saved by grace through faith in Jesus who loved men and gave Himself for all.

• That all believers relate to God and minister under the lordship of Jesus Christ. We are not accountable to any man.
  
  
• That the scriptures are the inspired Word of God, complete and the authority for doctrine and practice.
  
  
• That baptism is an act of obedience which pictures the new life which Christ has given to believers.
  
  
• That the church is to be supported by tithes and offerings which are given as an expression of love to God.
  
  
• That God's command is that we share the Gospel with everyone.