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What We Believe: Baptist Beliefs & Our Statement of Faith at First McKinney

Truth without compromise. Grace without pretense.

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Our Beliefs at a Glance

First McKinney is a Southern Baptist church in McKinney, Texas. Our church beliefs begin with the Bible, the inspired, inerrant Word of God, and center on Jesus Christ: His perfect life, substitutionary death and resurrection. Read our full statement of faith below, with 11 core beliefs grounded in Scripture.

The Gospel

At the center of what we believe is the good news of Jesus Christ. There is a real kingdom and a real King. He is Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God. In His love and by His grace, Jesus lived a perfect life, died for our sin, rose again and will return. We are called to repent, believe and follow Jesus. Romans 10:9–10 points us to a personal response: confess Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The gospel is at the heart of who we are as a church.

Verse-by-verse Bible teaching during Sunday worship at First McKinney Baptist Church

The Authority of the Bible

What we believe begins with the Bible. We affirm the Holy Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the basis for our beliefs (2 Timothy 3:16). This commitment to biblical authority shapes how we teach at First McKinney, including walking through entire books of Scripture verse by verse so we can understand God’s Word in context and apply it to everyday life. Our biblical beliefs are grounded in Scripture, and we seek to teach God’s Word faithfully and clearly to every generation. The 11 Core Beliefs below provide the biblical foundation for what we believe and teach.

Our Statement of Faith

These are the Core Beliefs of First McKinney Baptist Church. Together, they form our statement of faith, with each belief anchored in Scripture.

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    We affirm the Holy Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the basis for our beliefs.

    2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 3:1-2

  2. 02

    We believe in one triune God, eternally existent in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Matthew 28:18-19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:1-4

  3. 03

    We believe in the full deity and full humanity of Christ.

    Philippians 2:5-8; Luke 2:40; John 1:1-5; Hebrews 4:15

  4. 04

    We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit who indwells every Christian’s life for the purpose of living a God-reflective life.

    John 16:7-11; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:30

  5. 05

    We believe the human race is sinful and separated from God and therefore must experience the work of Christ by faith in order to have a relationship with God.

    Romans 3:10-20; Ephesians 2:1-3; Colossians 1:13-14

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    We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as a biological male or biological female, and that these two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. We believe that marriage is exclusively the uniting of one man with one woman in a biblical covenant relationship for a lifetime.

    Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; Colossians 3:18-21

  7. 07

    We believe in the substitutionary atonement of Christ.

    Romans 5:6-9; Galatians 3:13-14; Philippians 3:8-11

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    We believe that the church is the body of Christ and is to be about His work of making disciples of Christ in the world.

    Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 28:16-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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    We believe that water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper are the only ordinances of the church.

    Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:14-23; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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    We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

    Psalms 139

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    We believe in the priesthood of the believer, whereby each believer has direct access to God through Christ, each Christian can go to God directly for forgiveness of sins, and no human mediator is needed for this forgiveness.

    Hebrews 4:15-16; Hebrews 7:25-28; 1 Timothy 2:5

Together, these 11 core beliefs express the biblical convictions that guide the faith, teaching and ministry of First McKinney Baptist Church.

What Our Beliefs Look Like in Everyday Life

What we believe shapes how we live. Our church core values hold truth without compromise and grace without pretense together, while the Discipleship Pathway gives us a clear picture of life as a follower of Jesus: Worship God, Live in Community, Serve Others and Make Disciples. These core values are reflected as we spend time in God’s Word and prayer, grow alongside others in Life Groups, serve our neighbors and help others follow Jesus. Together, they point us toward our mission of making disciples who live and love like Jesus and help others do the same.

If you’re exploring what you believe or simply want to understand more about what guides First McKinney, you’re in the right place. We’re glad you’re here, and we welcome your questions.

Believer’s Baptism & the Lord’s Supper

At First McKinney, we observe two ordinances: water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26). Believer’s baptism follows a personal decision to follow Jesus and is a public expression of faith and new life in Christ. We celebrate baptisms throughout the year as people take this next step in following Jesus. New U is a class for children in fifth grade and younger and a parent. Together, they work through a curriculum at home to help children understand salvation and baptism before taking that next step.

We also share the Lord’s Supper together as a church family, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and proclaiming His death until He returns. If you’re interested in baptism, complete the Take the Next Step Through Baptism form to let us know. If you have questions about baptism or what we believe, we’d be glad to talk with you in the Next Steps Room on Sunday.

Believer’s baptism by immersion celebrated at First McKinney Baptist Church
Church family sharing the Lord’s Supper at First McKinney Baptist Church

A Southern Baptist Church in McKinney

First McKinney is a Southern Baptist congregation and has been a Baptist church in McKinney since 1872. Our historic Baptist beliefs include the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, believer’s baptism by immersion and the priesthood of the believer, which means every believer has direct access to God through Christ without the need for a human mediator. These convictions continue to shape what we believe, how we teach God’s Word and how we live as followers of Jesus.

Our Executive Committee helps guide the work of the church alongside our pastoral staff, who provide teaching, shepherding and ministry leadership. For more than 150 years, First McKinney has served and shared the Gospel in McKinney while remaining grounded in biblical truth. Explore Our History to learn more about our story, or Meet Our Leadership Team to learn more about the people serving First McKinney today.

Frequently Asked Questions

First McKinney Church

First McKinney Baptist Church believes the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the basis for our beliefs. We believe in one triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. At the center of our faith is Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life, died for our sin, rose again and offers salvation to those who place their faith in Him. Our full statement of faith on this page includes all 11 Core Beliefs and their supporting Scripture references.

First McKinney Baptist Church’s statement of faith includes 11 Core Beliefs, each grounded in Scripture. These beliefs address the Bible, the Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, marriage and gender, the church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, the sanctity of human life and the priesthood of the believer. The complete statement and supporting Scripture references are published on this page.

Yes. First McKinney Baptist Church has been a Southern Baptist congregation in McKinney, Texas since 1872. Our Baptist beliefs are grounded in the authority of Scripture. Our full statement of faith is published on this page.

The Baptist beliefs of First McKinney Baptist Church are grounded in the authority of Scripture and include salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, believer’s baptism by immersion following a personal decision to follow Jesus, the Lord’s Supper and the priesthood of the believer. Our full statement of faith on this page explains the 11 Core Beliefs and the Scripture that supports each one.

First McKinney Baptist Church affirms the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the basis for our beliefs (2 Timothy 3:16). Our commitment to biblical authority shapes how we teach, including walking verse by verse through entire books of the Bible to understand God’s Word in context and apply it to everyday life.

First McKinney Baptist Church believes the human race is sinful and separated from God and that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus lived a perfect life, died for our sin, and rose again. We are called to repent, believe, and follow Jesus.

First McKinney Baptist Church practices believer’s baptism by immersion following a personal decision to follow Jesus. Baptism is a public expression of faith and new life in Christ. Adults and students begin with a conversation about baptism. Children in fifth grade and younger attend New U with a parent and complete a curriculum together at home to better understand salvation and baptism before taking that next step.

Yes. The Lord’s Supper is one of the two ordinances observed by First McKinney Baptist Church. We share the Lord’s Supper together monthly during worship, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and proclaiming His death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:23–26).

First McKinney’s core values are truth without compromise and grace without pretense. These values support our mission to make disciples who live and love like Jesus and help others do the same. Our Discipleship Pathway provides a clear framework for living out that mission: Worship God, Live in Community, Serve Others and Make Disciples.

Questions about what First McKinney believes are always welcome. Visit the Next Steps Room on Sunday morning to talk with someone, or join us for Discover First to learn more about our beliefs, history, mission, and what it means to make First McKinney your church home. You can also Contact Our Church with questions. We’d be glad to talk with you.
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Explore What You Believe

Whether you’re exploring faith, learning more about First McKinney, or considering making this your church home, we’re glad you’re here. Take time to read our beliefs, explore the Scripture behind them, and bring your questions. Discover First and the Next Steps Room are great places to learn more and talk with someone about what we believe and why.

Ready to experience First McKinney for yourself? Plan Your Visit to join us on Sunday, or Watch Biblical Teaching online to hear God’s Word taught. If you’re considering making First McKinney your church home, Explore Membership to learn more about your next step.

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