Worship God

Question 1

About Jesus

Answer

We believe Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father into the world to save sinners.

We believe that Jesus Christ was virgin born, sinless in life and mighty in words and deeds.

We believe Jesus was both God and man, that He was crucified for our sins, and was bodily raised from the dead. He then ascended to His Father’s side where He is head of the church and intercedes for believers.

We believe Jesus Christ is coming again personally, visibly and bodily to reign as Lord.

Question 2

About God

Answer

We believe that God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are one God.

We believe God created the universe by His Power and Word.

We believe that God is all knowing, all powerful, all loving and ever present.

Question 3

About the Holy Spirit

Answer

We believe the Holy Spirit is a person, is God, and has all the divine characteristics. He indwells all believers, baptizes and seals them at the moment of salvation. He fills them in response to confession of sin and surrender to Him and intercedes for the believer.

Question 4

About the Bible

Answer

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, divinely inspired; that it contains no errors in the original manuscripts and has been preserved by God for us; that it is authoritative for this church and each of us for every age.

Question 5

About Salvation

Answer

We believe that Jesus, through His death on the cross, provided salvation for all. However, to receive salvation one must repent of sin and trust Jesus Christ alone. The true believer is eternally secure and cannot lose his salvation. He may, however, lose his joy by sin and bring the loving discipline of the Father upon himself.

All who have received Christ will at death depart to be with Christ in their spirits and at Christ’s return receive a new body which will be like His glorious body.

Question 6

About the Church

Answer

We believe a New Testament church is a local body of baptized believers who have agreed together to worship Jesus Christ, edify the believers, evangelize the lost and minister to others.

Question 7

About Ordinances

Answer

We believe the Church has two ordinances: Baptism and Communion

We believe Baptism symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life we have in Him

We believe Communion is a reminder of Christ’s death and anticipates His Second Coming.

Question 8

The Bible as Our Sole Authority

Answer

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16

Since God’s Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is “What does the Bible say?” We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.

Question 9

The Autonomy of Each Local Church

Answer

"And he (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." Colossians 1:18

Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing.

Question 10

The Priesthood of Every Believer

Answer

"And (Jesus) has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen." Revelation 1:6

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9

The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to “full-time” Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible study.

Question 11

Giving

Answer

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

We believe that through personal interaction with God, each and every person has a responsibility to pursue how much the Father is calling us to give. By submitting to the Holy Spirit, we are free to receive his instruction and give both sacrificially and generously with joy in hearts. We recognize the Biblical “tithe” to be a tenth based on Numbers 18:21-28 and Leviticus 27:30-33. Deuteronomy 16:17 calls those following God to give according to the blessings He has provided. Ultimately, all we have belongs to God. He asks that we submit to His Lordship as we return a portion to Him.

Question 12

Baptism by Immersion

Answer

"having been buried with him (Jesus) in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead." Colossians 2:12

We practice baptism by immersion under water – the way Jesus was baptized, and the way the Bible commands.

Question 13

Spirit-Led Living

Answer

“I (Jesus) am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God’s power within us. So we seek to practice daily dependence on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right. (Phil. 2:13, Eph. 5:18)

Question 14

Tell Others About Christ

Answer

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15

It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good News with those whom God brings us into contact. We practice personal sharing about Christ and inviting friends to church.

Question 15

About Jesus

Answer

We believe Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father into the world to save sinners.

We believe that Jesus Christ was virgin born, sinless in life and mighty in words and deeds.

We believe Jesus was both God and man, that He was crucified for our sins, and was bodily raised from the dead. He then ascended to His Father’s side where He is head of the church and intercedes for believers.

We believe Jesus Christ is coming again personally, visibly and bodily to reign as Lord.

Question 16

About God

Answer

We believe that God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are one God.

We believe God created the universe by His Power and Word.

We believe that God is all knowing, all powerful, all loving and ever present.

Question 17

About the Holy Spirit

Answer

We believe the Holy Spirit is a person, is God, and has all the divine characteristics. He indwells all believers, baptizes and seals them at the moment of salvation. He fills them in response to confession of sin and surrender to Him and intercedes for the believer.

Question 18

About the Bible

Answer

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, divinely inspired; that it contains no errors in the original manuscripts and has been preserved by God for us; that it is authoritative for this church and each of us for every age.

Question 19

About Salvation

Answer

We believe that Jesus, through His death on the cross, provided salvation for all. However, to receive salvation one must repent of sin and trust Jesus Christ alone. The true believer is eternally secure and cannot lose his salvation. He may, however, lose his joy by sin and bring the loving discipline of the Father upon himself.

All who have received Christ will at death depart to be with Christ in their spirits and at Christ’s return receive a new body which will be like His glorious body.

Question 20

About the Church

Answer

We believe a New Testament church is a local body of baptized believers who have agreed together to worship Jesus Christ, edify the believers, evangelize the lost and minister to others.

Question 21

About Ordinances

Answer

We believe the Church has two ordinances: Baptism and Communion

We believe Baptism symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new life we have in Him

We believe Communion is a reminder of Christ’s death and anticipates His Second Coming.

Question 22

The Bible as Our Sole Authority

Answer

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16

Since God’s Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is “What does the Bible say?” We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.

Question 23

The Autonomy of Each Local Church

Answer

"And he (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy." Colossians 1:18

Christ is the recognized head of our church, not any person, group or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local church should be self-governing.

Question 24

The Priesthood of Every Believer

Answer

"And (Jesus) has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen." Revelation 1:6

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2:9

The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to “full-time” Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible study.

Question 25

Giving

Answer

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

We believe that through personal interaction with God, each and every person has a responsibility to pursue how much the Father is calling us to give. By submitting to the Holy Spirit, we are free to receive his instruction and give both sacrificially and generously with joy in hearts. We recognize the Biblical “tithe” to be a tenth based on Numbers 18:21-28 and Leviticus 27:30-33. Deuteronomy 16:17 calls those following God to give according to the blessings He has provided. Ultimately, all we have belongs to God. He asks that we submit to His Lordship as we return a portion to Him.

Question 26

Baptism by Immersion

Answer

"having been buried with him (Jesus) in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead." Colossians 2:12

We practice baptism by immersion under water – the way Jesus was baptized, and the way the Bible commands.

Question 27

Spirit-Led Living

Answer

“I (Jesus) am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God’s power within us. So we seek to practice daily dependence on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right. (Phil. 2:13, Eph. 5:18)

Question 28

Tell Others About Christ

Answer

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" 1 Peter 3:15

It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good News with those whom God brings us into contact. We practice personal sharing about Christ and inviting friends to church.

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