Southern Baptist Convention

All people will eventually be saved (universalism).

End Times / stronglyDisagree

People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.

Evangelism & Missions / agree

Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

A person can lose their salvation.

Salvation / neutral

A person can lose their salvation.

Salvation / stronglyDisagree

A person must be born again to be saved.

Salvation / stronglyAgree

Abstract of Principles

1858 doctrinal statement for Southern Baptist seminaries, summarizing core Calvinistic Baptist theology still required of professors at Southern and Southeastern seminaries.

Source: Abstract of Principles, Article I ‘Scriptures’

Baptist Faith and Message 2000

Preamble & Article I of the BF&M 2000 summarize Southern Baptists’ confessional standard, affirming biblical inerrancy, salvation by grace, and evangelistic mission.

Source: Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Preamble/Article I

Resolution on Racial Reconciliation

1995 Atlanta convention resolution confessing past complicity in racism and committing the SBC to biblical racial reconciliation.

Source: SBC Resolution 1995-2

Salvation

Article IV defines salvation’s components—regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification—and emphasizes personal faith in Christ.

Source: Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article IV

SBC Resolutions

A collection of resolutions passed by the SBC, covering a wide range of topics from biblical inerrancy to social issues.

Source: SBC Resolutions

The Scriptures

Article I expands on the nature, authority, and purpose of Scripture as affirmed by the SBC.

Source: Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article I