Original Sin // Our sin and rebellion against God come about by inherited guilt and corruption, rendering us totally lacking spiritual good in our natures and choices.

We apply biblical ecclesiology by practicing healthy church membership, pursuing unity, submitting to the word of God, recognizing the leadership of a plurality of elders which is enabled by the service of deacons, and by practicing church discipline. 

The history and function of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Baptists believe in the authority of the Bible, regenerate church membership, believer's baptism, congregational rule, and local church autonomy and champion religious liberty.

Discontentment in and with the church can lead to complaining and discord and can ignore the Lord's ongoing work in his people.