Who We are
We are located in Buffalo Gap Texas, population 490. Buffalo Gap was one of the
first settlements in West Texas. It was the center of Buffalo hunting going back
to the 1860’s.
First Baptist Buffalo Gap, established in 1880, was literally the “first”
Baptist church in west Texas and Taylor County, Texas. First Baptist Church
Buffalo Gap was founded on the principles of love, faith and the solid belief in
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Faithful members have been serving and
worshipping God since 1880 at First Baptist Buffalo Gap.
Attendance in our Sunday worship services is approximately 300 – 400 people.
While that is considered small in size, our hearts are large and our faith is
deep. We are not recognized for fancy buildings or showy services – we have
neither. We are recognized however, for our passion for winning souls for
Christ.
First Baptist Church of Buffalo Gap has been recognized by the Billy Graham
Evangelical Association as one of the major evangelical churches in America as
well as numerous recognitions by the Abilene Baptist Association and the State
Baptist Convention. The Lord has truly blessed First Baptist Buffalo Gap. |
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What We Believe
Bible: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, Word of God.(2
Timothy 3:16, 17)
Jesus: We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary, shed
His blood on the cross at Calvary, died and was buried and rose again bodily and
ascended to the Father in Heaven.(John 1:1-14)
Humans: We believe that all men and women are sinners needing a Savior, and that
all who, in faith, receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, are born again and
are children of God. (Hebrews 2:9)
Baptism: We believe that God calls for public commitment and that one’s
salvation should be made public and followed by believer’s baptism. (Matthew
10:32)
Holy Spirit: We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose
indwelling and filling every Christian is empowered to live a life pleasing to
God. (Romans 8:14-27)
Second Coming: We believe that Jesus Christ is coming again.(2 Peter 3:1-18) |