First Baptist Church
Bristol VT
Who We Are
In August 2019 we celebrated our 225th year as a congregation and the 200th year of our building with a weekend of festivities to which the community was invited. Although the building is old it is well maintained and is handicapped accessible.
We are a fairly mature Bible-based, conservative congregation which is part of the American Baptist Association of Vermont and New Hampshire. Through the summer and fall of 2020 we have worshipped outside. Our Sunday services are a mixture of traditional hymns and praise songs, occasionally led by our praise team. We frequently have three Bible studies during the week led by members of the leadership board. We are very mission minded and support the ABC missions plus others both local and international. We have a desire to reach more of our town for Jesus.
What We Do
Treasure Seekers
Women's Ministry
Senior Meal
Monthly Outreach
Bible Studies
Weekly Learning
Prayer Ministry
Sunday Mornings
Located on the town green, the historic Baptist building has welcomed generations of families to find community, service and corporate worship
THE ESSENTIALS
1. About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God.
Gen. 1:1,26,27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14
2. About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matt. 1:22,23; Isa. 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10- 30; Heb. 4:14,15; 1 Cor. 15:3,4; Rom 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14,15; Tit. 2:13
3. About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12; 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 5:18
4. About the Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20,21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Ps. 119:105,160; 12:6; Prov. 30:5
5. About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Gen. 1:27; Psa. 8:3-6; Isa. 53:6a; Rom. 3:23; Is. 59:1,2
6. About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8,9; John 14:6; 1:12; Tit. 3:5; Gal. 3:26; Rom. 5:1
7. About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb. 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Pet. 1:3-5
Come Worship with Us!
Sunday Service
9:30 am
Our mission is to share the life giving message of Jesus, while encouraging and equipping one another to become fully committed followers of Christ.
Welcome to First Baptist
