What We Believe
North Broadway Church is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic church desiring to fulfill the great commission.
Our mission is:
Guiding Every Generation to Passionately Follow Christ.
Our Values
Biblical Instruction
Boldly teaching God’s unchanging word
Worship
Living wholeheartedly for God’s glory
Prayer
Earnestly seeking God’s will
Discipleship
Growing together into the image of Christ
Family
Building into each generation
The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men “inspired by the Holy Spirit” and is entirely trustworthy and without error in the original languages. We believe that the Scriptures are the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. It is the complete Word of God, encompassing the Old and New Testaments, consisting of sixty-six books.
Acts 1:16, Romans 15:4, 1 Corinthians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21
God the Father
God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe and all creatures contained therein. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. God as Father is the wellspring and fountain of salvation, choosing His elect in Christ before the foundation of the world.
The Trinity
We believe in one God, who exists eternally in three persons, “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”, each having precisely the same attributes and perfections and worthy of the same worship, confidence, and obedience. God is infinite in love and wisdom, measureless in power, merciful in His dealings with humanity, hears and answers prayers, and saves from sin.
Deuteronomy 4:39, Psalm 139:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 12:29, John 1:12, Acts 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Revelation 1:4-6
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, sinless in His life and making atonement for the world's sins through His death on the cross. He is the image of the invisible God, meaning He is Himself God. We believe in His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, His intercession as high priest for His people, His rapture of the Church, and His promised personal bodily return.
Deuteronomy 32:4, Matthew 1:23, John 3:16, Acts 15:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15, Hebrews 7:24-28, 2 Peter 3:10-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 21:1-2
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from God to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. His additional ministries include the regeneration of all believers, the indwelling and anointing of all who are saved, and the baptism into the one body of Christ for all who yield to Him and submit to His will.
John 3:16, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:9-17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 5:18, 1 John 2:20-27, Ephesians 4:30
Satan
We believe that Satan, originally created as a holy angelic being, once held an exalted position in heaven. However, through pride and rebellion against God, he fell and took a host of other angels with him. He is now the prince of the power of the air, the unholy god of this world, the enemy of God, the tempter of mankind, the accuser of the brethren, the author of false religions, the inspirer of apostasy, and is destined to suffer eternal torment prepared for him and his angels.
Isaiah 14:12-15, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Revelation 20:10
The Fall and Salvation of Humanity
We believe that humanity was created in God's image but, through voluntary disobedience, fell from a state of sinlessness and happiness. Consequently, all people are born sinners and remain so by their actions, making them guilty before God. Humanity exists in total depravity and cannot earn salvation on its own. However, through faith in Christ's substitutionary sacrifice and His resurrection, one can attain eternal life, becoming a new creation in Christ Jesus, with salvation secured eternally by the Holy Spirit's seal.
Romans 5:11, Titus 3:5, John 10:27-28, 1 Peter 1:5, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 2:10-18
The Local Church
We believe that the church is an elect group of born-again believers, baptized by the Holy Spirit into one body; its mission is to witness about its head, Jesus Christ, preaching the gospel to all nations. We believe that a New Testament local church is a community of baptized believers united by a covenant of faith, constrained by love to uphold God’s laws as set forth in the scriptures. Its duties are to preach the gospel and teach the Word. We believe that the local church should be autonomous, meaning self- governing and free from any hierarchy of individuals or organizations. We believe the ordinances are baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We maintain membership with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches of Canada to support one another in ministry.
Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 2:22-23
Civil Government
We believe that civil government is divinely appointed for the benefit and proper order of society. Civil leaders should be prayed for, conscientiously honoured, and obeyed, except in matters that contradict the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the sole Lord of conscience and the King of the Kings of the earth.
Romans 13:1-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14
Baptism
We believe that baptism is to be performed through immersion in water, and no other method will suffice. Baptism is for individuals who make the choice themselves, and no one can make that decision for them. It is performed “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” This act demonstrates our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, signifying that we are dead to sin and alive in Christ. We consider it a prerequisite for church membership.
Acts 8:26-40, Romans 6, 1 Peter 3:21
The Lord's Supper
We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by our Lord Himself. The partaking of it is a privilege extended only to believers and should be preceded by self-examination. We hold that the bread and wine are symbols of Jesus’ broken body and shed blood.
1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Luke 22:19-20
The Christian Life
We believe that we are called with a holy calling to live not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, so that we may live in the power of the indwelling Spirit and not fulfill the desires of the flesh. However, the flesh, with its fallen Adamic nature, never erased in this life and present until the end of our earthly existence, must be kept in constant subjection to Christ by the Spirit. If not, it will surely manifest its presence in our lives to the dishonour of our Lord. We believe that Bible study, prayer, and witnessing are all essential for proper growth in the Christian life.
Romans 6:11-13, Romans 8:2-3, 12- 13, Galatians 5:16-23, Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 2:1-10, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 1:4-7, 3:5-9
Marriage
Marriage is to be between one biological man and one biological woman; neither is it lawful for any man to have more than one wife, nor for any woman to have more than one husband at the same time; neither is it lawful for a man to marry another man, nor for a woman to marry another woman. Marriage is a gift and was ordained by God for the mutual help and comfort of husband and wife, for the increase of mankind with legitimate offspring, and the prevention of sexual immorality.
Genesis 1:27-28, 2:18, 24; Malachi 2:15; Matthew 19:5,6; 1 Corinthians 5:1, 6:9-11, 7:2,9, 39;
Hebrews 13:4; 1 Timothy 4:3; Nehemiah 13:25-27; Leviticus. 18:6-18, 22; Mark 6:18; Romans 1:18-32
Complementarianism
The term “complementarian” derives from the word “complement.” A difference in roles does not imply a difference in quality, importance, or value. Men and women are equally valued in God’s eyes and within His plan. The distinction lies in their roles within the family and the church. The husband serves as the head of the family, nurturing his wife and leading his family with love, humility, and sacrifice. The wife focuses on nurturing her children and intentionally, willingly submitting to her husband’s leadership. The wife should be listened to, respected, and honored. She is never to be abused or treated as second-class. When both husband and wife complement one another in this manner, Christ is honored. Biblically, men in the church bear the responsibility of providing spiritual leadership and preaching the Word. Women are to exercise their spiritual gifts in any way that Scripture allows; the only prohibition is “to teach or to assume authority over a man.” The only position at North Broadway reserved for men is Elder/Pastor.
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:18, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Timothy 2:11-3:7, Titus 2:2–6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
We are a member of the Ontario and Quebec Regional Chapter of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches, known as FEB Central.
