Distinctives of a Reformed Baptist Church

The following distinctives reflect the theological convictions that make Austin Square Baptist Church what it is today. We believe each is biblical and the practice of our faith is in accordance with these principles.

1. The Authority, Reliability and Sufficiency of Scripture.
   
   
2. The Ministry of the Word, to the glory of God.
   
   
3. Employment of the Regulative Principle in Worship.
   
   
4. The Sovereignty of God and the Doctrines of Grace.
   
   
5. The Biblical Offices of Elders (or Pastors, plural) and Deacons.
   
   
6. Male Leadership in the Biblical Offices and Ideally Headship in the Home.
   
   
7. Believer’s Baptism by Immersion.
   
   
8. The Local Church as the Chief Source of Authority and of Comfort.
   
   
9. We Are a Confessional Church: 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith (Second London).
   
   
10. We Are Reformed and Reforming.

    For more information, go to our Resources page for links to Reformed Baptist sites.

    You can also find a handy definition at Wikipedia.