Search

Type your text, and hit enter to search:
My Area REGISTER
Great Ellingham Baptist Church

What we Believe

These are the church's "Articles of Faith" - a summary of what we believe. Some of it is quite technical language; for a concise introduction to Christianity, have a look at the What is Christianity? page.

We believe in:
  1. The full and verbal inspiration of all the Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures1 as originally given2, and of these alone3; their being in themselves the Word of God, without error4, and wholly reliable in both fact and doctrine5; and their final authority and perpetual sufficiency in all matters of faith and practice6, and the work of the Holy Spirit as essential for a true understanding of the Scriptures7.

    (1) 2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 3:15
    (2) Revelation 1:11; 2 Peter 1:21
    (3) Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18,19; Isaiah 8:20
    (4) Proverbs 30:5; Psalm 119:160; John 10:35; Psalm 12:6; Psalm 19:7;
    (5) Psalm 119:140; Romans 3:4; 15:4; Titus 1:2; Numbers 23:19;
    (6) Joshua 1:7,8; Psalm 119:105; John 14:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:14; 1 Peter 3:1; 2 Peter 3:2;
    (7) Psalm 119:18; John 16:13; Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:9
     
  2. The unity of the Godhead and the divine co-equality of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit1; the sovereignty of God in creation2, providence3 and redemption4.

    (1) Matthew 3:16,17; 28:19; John 10:30; 14:10,16; 15:26; 2 Corinthians 3:17,18; 13:14; 1 John 5:7
    (2) Psalm 33:6,9; Acts 17:24; Revelation 4:11
    (3) Daniel 4:34,35; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 1:11
    (4) John 3:16; Matthew 11:25-27; Romans 8:29,30; 1 Corinthians 1:27-31; Ephesians 1:4,5
     
  3. The utter sinfulness of human nature in consequence of the fall1, and the necessity for regeneration2.

    (1) Psalm 14:1-3; Isaiah 1:2-6; Mark 7:21-23; Romans 3: 10-17,23
    (2) John 3:3; Ephesians 2:1
     
  4. The true and proper deity of our Lord Jesus Christ1; His virgin birth2; His real and perfect manhood3; the authority of His teaching and the infallibility of all His utterances4; His substitutionary sufferings and death5, His bodily resurrection6, and His ascension into heaven7; and His present priestly intercession8.

    (1) Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-2,10,14; Acts 20:28; Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:8; 1 John 5:20
    (2) Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:30-35
    (3) Romans 1:3; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 2:14; 4:14; 1 John 4:2
    (4) Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 1:22; John 8:43-47
    (5) Romans 5:6-8; 1 Peter 3:18; Isaiah 53:4-6
    (6) Matthew 28:1-15; John 20:19,20; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:1-20
    (7) Acts 1:9-11; Ephesians 4:8-10
    (8) Hebrews 4:4-16; 7:25
     
  5. The justification of the sinner1, solely by faith2, through the atoning merits of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ3.

    (1) Luke 18:13,14; Acts 13:38,39
    (2) Romans 3:28; Galatians 2:16
    (3) Romans 3:25; 5:9; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18
     
  6. The necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit in the regeneration1, conversion2, and sanctification3 of the elect; also in ministry4, worship5 and evangelism6.

    (1) Titus 3:5, John 3:5
    (2) Psalm 51:10-13; Ezekiel 11:19,20; Acts 3:19
    (3) 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians 6:18
    (4) Acts 4:31; Ephesians 4:3-13; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
    (5) John 4:23,24; Philippians 3:
    3; Revelation 1:10
    (6) Acts 1:8; 13:2; 1 Peter 1:12
     
  7. The Church throughout the world1, the body of which Christ is the head2, embracing all believers3; the local church comprising such believers4, and fellowship between such churches5 manifesting the unity of the body of Christ6.

    (1) Ephesians 3:15,21; Acts 2:39
    (2) Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 2:20
    (3) Acts 15:14
    (4) 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:1
    (5) Acts 11:29,30; 15:23,36-41; Colossians 4:16
    (6) John 17:20,21; Ephesians 4:3-6
     
  8. The ordinances of believer's baptism1 and the Lord's Supper2 commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ3, the one symbolising the believer's regeneration4 and the other symbolising our Saviour's atoning death5.

    (1) Acts 2:38
    (2) 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
    (3) Matthew 28:19; 26:26-28
    (4) Romans 6:3,4; 1 Peter 3:21
    (5) 1 Corinthians 10:16
     
  9. The personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ in glory1.

    (1) Matthew 25:31; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16
     
  10. The resurrection of the body1; the judgement of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ2, with the eternal blessedness of the righteous3 and the eternal punishment of the wicked4.

    (1) Job 19:25; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18
    (2) Matthew 25:31-46; 2 Corinthians 5:10
    (3) Matthew 13:43; 25:34; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 21:1-5
    (4) Matthew 25:46; 10:28; Mark 9:44,46,48; 2 Thessalonians 1:9

 

Login
Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.
Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

What to expect

People can end up at church for all sorts of reasons. Maybe you've just moved to the area, or are here on holiday; maybe you've received a Christmas or Easter card from us; maybe you’ve found yourself asking questions about God, Jesus, and the meaning of life. But however you got here, you’ll find a warm welcome.

The church runs various events through the week, but most people start by coming along to a Sunday service. Here's a brief guide to what to expect:

Getting there

Great Ellingham is nestled in the south Norfolk countryside, close to the town of Attleborough and a short distance from the A11. You'll find us on Long Street, on the left hand side as you head out of the village. You can find a map on our Contact Us page, or use what3words: ///converter.plants.contact. The church has its own car park, but sometimes this fills up and people have to park on the road. If you need to park on the road, please respect our neighbours by not blocking or turning in their driveways.

On arrival

Sunday services start at 11:00am and 5:30pm, and usually last around an hour, sometimes a bit longer. You’ll be greeted at the door by the serving team who will be happy to answer any questions. There's no reserved seating, although we try to keep the back couple of rows free for families with young children. If you have any particular needs in terms of seating location, please ask the serving team and they will do all they can to help.

Accessibility

The buildings are wheelchair-accessible, through both the front and side entrances. The chapel and main schoolroom have an induction loop system for the benefit of hearing aid wearers.

What happens

The service usually includes congregational singing, a Bible reading, prayers and a sermon. We usually stand up (if we're able) to sing, and sit for everything else. You won’t be asked to pray out loud, leave your seat, or introduce yourself to everyone.

Children

Children of all ages are welcome, and part of the service is often intended specifically for them. Please don’t be embarrassed if they make a little noise - many of us bring our own children so we are very used to them being in the service.

We don’t run a formal creche, but if your child is not used to sitting for long periods or just needs to let off steam, the service is relayed into the old stables. Ask someone and they can direct you. Baby changing facilities are available as well.

Afterwards

Tea and coffee are served after each service, so please stay and get to know us.

What to bring

Do bring:

  • A Bible (if you have one). But don’t worry if you don’t have one - we have plenty available to borrow. 

No need to bring:

  • money – all our activities and services are completely free to attend.
  • “Sunday Best” – at our services you’ll find some people dressed smartly and others casually. We don’t make judgments based on how people are dressed, so come as you are!
Get in touch
If you have any special requirements, would like to look round the chapel building in advance, or just have a question about our services, please contact us using this form.
Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:

Comments / Questions: