Our Beliefs


At Walnut Street Baptist Church we are joyfully centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ — the news that God reconciles sinners to Himself in Jesus, the Son of God, who lived, died, and rose again for the salvation of all those who put their faith in Him. Below are some resources that will give you a greater understanding of the Biblical doctrines and values that we hold in common. Click the icon to read more.

Articles of Faith

Adopted in 1849, this is one of Walnut Street's founding documents. They detail the essential beliefs that our church was founded on.

Affirmations

 Walnut Street endorsed these affirmations in 2016. Along with the SBC's Baptist Faith and Message, they form our church's statement of faith.

Church Covenant

Our church covenant is a statement of how we as members of Walnut Street Baptist Church pledge, by God's grace, to live out the Christian faith together.