Cowal Declaration of Dependence


At this time of confusion and controversy in the religious life of the Christian Community in Scotland, the members of Cowal Baptist Church wish to state their adherence to the fundamental beliefs of our Forefathers. The dangers facing the Church today are just as real and just as damaging as those that faced the Church in the past. The faith revealed in the Bible and taught by the Apostles has largely been rejected by organised Christianity of every shade of opinion but is still the only authentic Faith for this and every other day that the Church continues to exist here on earth. The essentials of the faith that the Covenanters were prepared to suffer and die for are still central in the life of the true Church today.
We believe that many, if not all, of the ills of the modern Church stem from man’s increasing independence and faith in himself. Many of the problems of both Church and State stem from the belief that man can solve all his problems without Divine aid. A radical change from independence to complete dependence on the Almighty is now necessary. We call upon those who have put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins to live their lives in complete dependence on God for every other need.
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is our only inspired source of inspiration and instruction. The Bible teaches Christians how to live a life of complete dependence
Living a life of complete dependence would solve the problem of shortages of money and manpower that are endemic in 21st Century Christianity.
The Bible assures us that our God shall supply all our need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil 4:19.
As a fellowship of Christians we will take God at His Word.