Maranatha Baptist Church was started in early November 1972, under the leadership of Pastor H. Donald Criswell.  MBC is an independent, fundamental Baptist Church in Newburgh, Indiana.  We follow the scriptural pattern of church in the King James Bible that was established in the New Testament Book of Acts.  Our desire is to minister to the people in our area, and share the wonderful news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are imperfect people, striving to be like the perfect Saviour.

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Below is an acrostic of the word "BAPTIST" that will help define what sets MBC Newburgh apart from other faiths...
 

B - Bible is the sole authority of all matters of faith and practice.

A - Autonomy of the local church.

P - Priesthood of every believer.

T - Two ordinances: Baptism (by immersion, after salvation) and the Lord's Supper.

I - Individual soul liberty.

S - Separation of church and state.

T - Two offices: Pastor and deacon.

S - Saved, baptized membership.

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Summary of Statement of Faith

The following paragraphs simply summarize what we believe as a church family, and what you’ll hear preached and taught from the pulpit.  We believe the Bible and teach it to be perfectly true.  Every belief and teaching of MBC flows from God’s Word. 

 

Scriptures

We believe that the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and that it is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.  We believe the King James Version of the Bible is the preserved Word of God, translated for English-speaking people. For reasons of its scriptural reliability, and unity within the church, we only teach and preach from the King James Bible. II Timothy 3:16–17, II Peter 1:20–21

 

Sovereign God

God is a Person, eternally existing, as a Trinity in unity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three Persons and yet one God. Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19, I Corinthians 8:6

 

Son

Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, Who became a sinless man to redeem us.  He was born of a virgin and is true God and true man.  Luke 1:30–55, John 1:1–15, Philippians 2:5–8

 

Service

The local church is a group of believers baptized by water; banded together for edification, exhortation, and evangelism as commanded by Christ in the Great Commission: preaching the Gospel to every creature.  Mark 16:15, I Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 1:22–23

 

Sin

Man was created in the image of God but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death, but also spiritual death or eternal separation from God.  Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race with an inherited sinful nature. Genesis 2:16–17, Genesis 3:16–19, Romans 3:10–23, Romans 6:23

 

Sacrifice of Christ

The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died as a substitutionary payment for the sins of the whole world.  He physically arose from the dead and then ascended into Heaven.  Simple faith in this sacrifice is the only way of salvation for mankind. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Luke 24, Acts 1:9–11, Romans 5:8–10, I Peter 3:18

 

Soon-To-Come End Times

Jesus Christ, Himself, will soon come again in the air to catch up His Church to reward its service.  The unbelievers left behind will go through a period called the Tribulation, after which Christ will return to the earth to set up His Kingdom of one thousand years of righteous rule.  After this, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at the Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire, separated from God forever, while the believers spend eternity in the fullness of joy in Heaven with the Lord. Matthew 24:29–42, I Thessalonians 4:16–18, Revelation 19:11 and 20:13

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At Maranatha Baptist Church, you'll find a warm welcome, friendly smile and a firm handshake. We would be delighted if you and your family would come by for a visit!

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