Inglewood aligns with the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message. You can link to this document below from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) website.
The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message
Within this statement of faith there are some topics that we consider “The Essentials”. These topics are pillars of our doctrine. We have listed these below:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
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 authority and source of truth for Christians’ beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any error.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 119:160; Proverbs 30:5)
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, as well as God the Son. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and willingly 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 and will return again soon to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have the assurance of being with Him forever.
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make all mankind aware of their need for Jesus Christ as Savior. He also dwells within every Christian from the moment of salvation.
He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives believers spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under the authority and power of the Holy Spirit daily.
(2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8;
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character and person. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has the potential for good, all of us are flawed by an attitude of disobedience toward God that the Bible calls “sin”.
This attitude separates people from God, and reveals our need for forgiveness only made possible by way of salvation through Jesus Christ alone.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; John 14:6)
Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must choose to receive it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ and receiving God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty, which is separation from God for all eternity spent in a literal place the Bible calls “Hell.”
When we turn from our self-ruled life and surrender to Jesus Christ in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment a person receives the free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, by faith.
(Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:4-6; Acts 1:5, 11:15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Matthew 16:18, 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24-26)
We believe that baptism is an illustration of Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Salvation is not obtained by baptism but rather by faith alone in Jesus Christ.
Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water which serves as an outward public expression of the individual’s decision to embrace Jesus as their personal Savior. Baptism is an example that was set by Jesus and commanded by Jesus as part of the Great Commission.
(Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 8:35-39)
People are created to live forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through
forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is eternal death. To be eternally in relationship with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16, 2:25, 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8, 2:44-46)
The Cooperative Program funds are sent to the SBC through the two Southern Baptist conventions within Texas. Funding from our church is split equally between these two state conventions: The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) and the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). Both state conventions use a portion of this money to carry out ministry to local churches in Texas.
Inglewood gives 11% of our annual receipts (your tithes and undesignated offerings) to the Cooperative Program. We give an additional 1.2% to the Dallas Baptist Association.
Also, each year, during the month of December we collect an additional missions offering. This offering specifically funds missions: 70% is sent to the International Mission Board, 20% goes to the North American Mission Board, and 10% stays here to fund local and national missions priorities determined by our church.
Inglewood is located 3 miles North of Highway 20 on Carrier Pkwy, in Grand Prairie, TX. For directions, click here!
Our worship service begins at 9:30. If it is your first time you may want to arrive about 5 to 10 minutes early. Greeters will be stationed near the entrances who can answer any of your questions, help you find classrooms for the kids, or assist you in finding a seat in the worship center.
Most people wear business casual attire, there a few that wear suits, and some that wear jeans. Wear what is comfortable for you but appropriate.
Inglewood has an excellent nursery to care for children birth-Kindergarten. We believe there is great benefit to families worshiping together; children are welcome in our worship gathering.
Jesus taught us to worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Therefore, our worship times at Inglewood are filled with both expressive times of celebrating and solemn times of reflecting on the God’s truth found in the Bible. Our song selection includes a blend of contemporary and traditional music. Some of the other ways we worship include praying, reciting Scripture, and hearing sermons from God’s Word. If you have a Bible please bring it. If you need one, there are some for you to use under the chairs. Things wrap up with a response time, collecting tithes and offerings, and sharing a few announcements. You are invited to attend one of our Bible studies immediately following our worship time.
At the end of the service we offer a time of response where the Pastor and staff are available for prayer at the front of the Worship Center. If you feel led to respond to the message regarding personal salvation, baptism, or other issues you are facing our staff is available to speak with you and pray for you.
Not at all. We recognize the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper once a quarter. If you visit during one of these services we invite you to partake in the Lord’s Supper if you have surrendered your life to Jesus and recognize Him as your personal Savior.
Before you leave the service fill out one of our guest information slips. You can drop your card in the offering box or give it to one of our staff. You will receive a call from one of our deacons or staff during the next week to help you get the information you need.
1901 S. Carrier Pkwy.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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