Who we are
The Metropolitan Tabernacle is an independent reformed Baptist church. The following seven points show the key biblical policies we follow, laid down by our forebears, such as C H Spurgeon.
Doctrines of grace We teach the doctrines of grace (in the reformed faith, often summarised as the 'five points of Calvinism'). Our doctrinal basis is the Baptist Confession of Faith, 1689.
Free offer of the Gospel We believe in the universal tender of salvation, also called the free offer of the Gospel, dedicating one service every Sunday to persuasive evangelistic preaching, and praying that God will use this for the salvation of precious souls. Evangelism is a foremost duty for us, embracing evangelistic Sunday Schools, youth outreach, and other measures described in these pages.
Traditional worship We believe that traditional worship is in line with the clear teaching of the Bible. Worship is to be glorious and reverent, lifting up our minds in praise, thanksgiving, repentance, dedication, intercession, and the hearing of God’s Word. It is not intended to entertain, as though the house of God were a theatre or dance-hall, but to bring us to appreciate Almighty God.
Working church
We try to honour the concept of the working church, which means that all true believers serve the Lord, if it is possible for them to do so, joining together in activities to bring glory to Him. With this emphasis a church may carry out large outreach efforts, Sunday School ministry, and so on. Christians are not just a ‘Sunday audience’, but a company of committed, dedicated workers for the Lord.
Biblical separation We believe that the Lord’s people must keep themselves clear from worldliness and false teaching. This is the doctrine of biblical separation. False teaching denies the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible, as well as other fundamental doctrines of the faith. True churches must defend and preserve the Truth at all costs never compromising the only way of salvation.
The Prayer Meeting We believe in the great importance of prayer, and maintain the church Prayer Meeting as a distinctive weeknight meeting. Without the blessing of God in answer to prayer, all our witness would be in vain. Corporate prayer is paramount.
Wider ministries
We hold that the 'local church' (that is, every individual congregation) is designed by God to carry out many tasks. Therefore ‘wider’ ministries, such as missions, the training of preachers, and the issuing of literature, should be undertaken by individual churches if the Lord leads and enables them.
Doctrines of grace We teach the doctrines of grace (in the reformed faith, often summarised as the 'five points of Calvinism'). Our doctrinal basis is the Baptist Confession of Faith, 1689.
Free offer of the Gospel We believe in the universal tender of salvation, also called the free offer of the Gospel, dedicating one service every Sunday to persuasive evangelistic preaching, and praying that God will use this for the salvation of precious souls. Evangelism is a foremost duty for us, embracing evangelistic Sunday Schools, youth outreach, and other measures described in these pages.
Traditional worship We believe that traditional worship is in line with the clear teaching of the Bible. Worship is to be glorious and reverent, lifting up our minds in praise, thanksgiving, repentance, dedication, intercession, and the hearing of God’s Word. It is not intended to entertain, as though the house of God were a theatre or dance-hall, but to bring us to appreciate Almighty God.
Biblical separation We believe that the Lord’s people must keep themselves clear from worldliness and false teaching. This is the doctrine of biblical separation. False teaching denies the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible, as well as other fundamental doctrines of the faith. True churches must defend and preserve the Truth at all costs never compromising the only way of salvation.
The Prayer Meeting We believe in the great importance of prayer, and maintain the church Prayer Meeting as a distinctive weeknight meeting. Without the blessing of God in answer to prayer, all our witness would be in vain. Corporate prayer is paramount.
Church Website
Leadership
Leader Name:
Dr Peter Masters
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Driving Directions to Metropolitan Tabernacle
Travel/Direction Tips
The Metropolitan Tabernacle is opposite the Northern Line Tube station and shopping centre at Elephant & Castle, and across the roundabout from the Bakerloo Line Tube station.
Metropolitan Tabernacle Service Times
Every Sunday
Morning Teaching service
11.00am - 12.30pm
Sunday School
3pm - 4pm
Evening Gospel service
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Weeknight meetings
Monday Prayer meeting
7.30pm - 8.45pm
Wednesday Bible study
7.30 - 8.45pm
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Morning Teaching service
11.00am - 12.30pm
Sunday School
3pm - 4pm
Evening Gospel service
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Weeknight meetings
Monday Prayer meeting
7.30pm - 8.45pm
Wednesday Bible study
7.30 - 8.45pm
It's been more than 8 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Special Needs/Accessibility
An induction loop is installed in the main sanctuary and in the lecture hall. This can be accessed by switching your hearing aid to 'T'.
Other information
"You may as soon find a living man that does not breath, as a living Christian that does not pray."
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry
Metropolitan Tabernacle listing was last updated on the 25th of October, 2015