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Ministry Purpose: Who We Are:
We are an independent, non-denominational, fundamental, evangelistic, self governing body of Bible believers not bound to any organization. Our purpose is two fold: (1) To evangelize the community and (2) To edify the Saints of God.
As an independent Bible Church we are free from denominational programs and religious hierarchy. This gives us liberty to structure our ministry after Scriptural patterns.
We believe the Bible must be Rightly Divided according to the principle set forth in II Timothy 2:15. Therefore, our emphasis is on the Message of Grace committed to our trust by our risen Lord through the ministry of the Apostle Paul, and on the Grace-life this message produces.
Our Beliefs:
We believe that the Bible has been preserved and exists today for English speaking people in the Authorized Version, commonly called the King James Version, (II Tim. 3:15-16; Psalms 12:6-7; 119:89; Matthew 5:18).
The new versions of our day have contradicted themselves and have brought much confusion into the Body of Christ. For examples of the confusion. (click here)
2. Because The Word Of God Is Inspired, In Order To Be Rightly Understood It Must Be Rightly Divided. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
3. The Deity Of Jesus Christ Is Always Kept In View. For if Jesus Christ is not God then HE cannot forgive sin because only God can forgive sin. 1Kings 8:39 Then hear thou (GOD) in heaven thy (God’s) dwelling place, and forgive.....
IF Jesus Christ were not God it could not be said of Him in Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace;
4. We believe in one God,
eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and
Holy Spirit (Deut. 6:4; Matthew 28:19; II Cor. 13:14;
Eph. 4:4-6; I John 5:7).
6. The All Sufficiency Of HIS ONE SACRIFICE. There is no other method of salvation available to the fallen children of Adam but through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
7. We believe in the
eternal security of the believer (Romans 5:1-2; 8:29-34;
38-39; Eph. 1:13-14; Philippians 1:6) and the eternal
damnation of the lost (Romans 2:1-11; Eph. 5:6; II
Thess. 1:7-9; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:8). 8. We believe that man is saved by grace through faith alone. Man is depraved, utterly sinful and his efforts, regardless of how well intended, cannot earn salvation.
Salvation is a free gift made available by the complete payment for sin through Christ's death on the cross (Romans 3:9-12; 3:24-28; 4:1-8; I Cor. 1:18-31; 15:3-4; Eph. 2:8-9).
9. We believe that the church of this dispensation is the Body of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23; 3:1-6) which is to be distinguished from the prophesied, earthly kingdom of Christ.
10. We believe the mission and commission of the Body of Christ is to proclaim the message of reconciliation (II Cor. 5:14-21) and to preach Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery (Romans 16:25; Eph. 3:8-9).
The "gospel of the grace of God" is referred to as "my gospel" by Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles (Romans 2:16; 16:25). It is this gospel with which we are entrusted today (I Thess. 2:4).
11. The Edification Of The Body Of Christ.
This cannot be overemphasized. The
purpose of the ministry of Grace Bible Church is not to
cause people to doubt their Salvation but to establish them in
the faith.
7. We Are Still A Small Fellowship. We are presently seeking a piano or organ player. We are seeking Sunday school teachers. We would be delighted if you joined us. contact us click here
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