CBC subscribes to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) giving our congregation a defined theological identity rooted in orthodox, Protestant doctrine (or, “teaching”):

1. We are Confessional.

The teaching of our church submits to an orthodox, historic, Protestant confession of faith, which is itself subordinate to Scripture and subject to correction.

2. We are Creedal.

The language and logic of conciliar Christianity is embedded in the confession, tying our Protestant identity to the historic Christian faith.

3. We are Covenantal.

The whole Bible is united by the truth about God’s relationship to mankind through the covenants of works and grace.

4. We are Calvinistic.

Scripture alone reveals that sinners are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone to the glory of God alone.

5. We are Credobaptist.

Baptism is administered only to confessing believers who alone comprise the church’s visible membership. 

6. We are Congregational.

A particular congregation, composed of all its members, is led by elders, served by deacons, and possesses final authority to defend the gospel and define its membership, as required by Scripture.

To learn more: Read our summary of the Confession. We also invite you to listen to the introductory audio from our “Exploring the Confession” teaching series, linked below:

• “What is Confessionalism?”
• “Why the Confession?”