What We Believe
Church Membership
Membership is
granted to individuals who have committed to and are in agreement with the
following prerequisites:
I. The Philosophical Foundation
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Faith and Confession in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior.
(Romans 10:9 |
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Agreeing with and following faithfully the purpose, goals and
doctrines of the church. |
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Completion of the "Servant Leader's Training Track To
Serve" classes |
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entitles you to serve in a ministry |
II.
The Biblical Basis/Goal
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The Biblical motivation for membership. (Hebrews
10:24-25) |
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The Biblical method for membership. (2 Thessalonians 2:14) |
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The Biblical goal for membership. (Matthew 28:18-20) |
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The Biblical result for membership. (I Corinthians. 13:1-13;
John 15:12) |
III. Benefits of Membership
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To be spiritually covered under the guidance of a
local pastor, who will lead as the Holy Spirit dictates. (Hebrews.
13:17) |
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To receive aid in ministry for saints as well as sinners.
(Matthew 28:19-20) |
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To strengthen the bonds of love and kinship. (Philippians.
2:1-4) |
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To be part of a family of believers. (I Corinthians. 12:12-14) |
IV. Doctrinal Statement
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The
Scriptures: We believe that the bible is the verbally
inspired Word of God and is inerrant in the original writings. The
Bible being the revealed Word of God is the ground and foundation
from which all claims of truth shall be substantiated. The Word of
God is alive and quick! Through God's sovereign hand, the
Scriptures have been preserved and are the supreme and final
authority. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12) |
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God: We believe that there is only one true
and living God existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit. Each is a distinct Person, but all of one essence and all
having the same nature, perfection and attributes, and each is
worthy of precisely the same worship, confidence, and obedience.
(Genesis 1:1-3, 26; Matthew 3:16,17; John 1:1,14, 10:30, 14:26,
15:26; Matthew 28:19) |
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Jesus Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ is
the Son of God, begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin
Mary, shed His blood on Calvary in our place, was buried, rose again
and ascended to the Father according to the Scriptures. (Luke
1:26-33, 22:20, 24:46)
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Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit
is the third person of the Trinity, God and co-existent with the
Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is the Chief Agent in the
regeneration of the soul, the Chief Convictor of sin, and the Chief
Comforter of the believer. Simultaneous with regeneration, the Holy
Spirit baptizes the believer into the body of Christ, permanently
indwells him and seals him in salvation for all eternity. The Holy
Spirit is the giver of spiritual gifts to the believer. (John
16:1-13; Acts 5:3-4; Titus 3:5; Matthew 3:11; Ephesians 1:13-14; I
Corinthians 12:1-11) |
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Man: We believe that man is the direct
creation of God - body, soul and spirit. Therefore, man is not in
any way a result of evolution, but, is made in God's image. The sin
and fall of Adam resulted in the fall of creation and mankind both
physically and spiritually. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:10, 5:12,
8:18-23) |
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Salvation: We believe that all who, in faith,
receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior are born again by the Holy
Spirit and thus become the children of God. Salvation involves
redemption, regeneration, sanctification and glorification.
(Ephesians 1:7; Romans 10:9-10, 5:7-11; Colossians 1:13-14, 21-22;
John 17:16-22; II Corinthians 5:17; I Corinthians 6:19) |
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Eternal Security: We believe that salvation is
not only a gift from God but is sustained by Him as well. Salvation
is wholly of the Lord, apart from the works of man. The Holy Spirit
permanently indwells the believer and seals him in salvation for all
eternity. Therefore, the believer shall be kept by the power of God
through faith. (John 3:16, 10:27-29, 14:16-17, 26; Ephesians 1:13;
2:8-9; Philippians 1:6; I Peter 1:5; Jude 24-25) |
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2009 Classes
Membership
Orientation
(Adults Only)
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Saturday:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Multi Purpose
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see class
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Chosen Jr. & G4 Sr. High New Members
Orientation
(6th - 8th Grade) |
Saturday:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
West Wing
- Room 112 |
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see class
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Next Generation New
Members Orientation (PreK4-5th Grade) |
1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday
10:00 a.m.
West Wing
Room 131 for 2nd - 5th Room 132 for PreK - 1st |
K4 thru 1st Grade:
2nd Sunday in Classroom
- 20 Students
Grades 2 thru 5:
2nd Sunday in Classroom
- 25 Students |
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