CHRISTIAN LIVING

1) Daily Christian Life

We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith (Hebrews 6: 1).

2) Moderation

We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience (Philippians 4: 5, KJV; Colossians 3: 12 - 13).

3) Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28: 19; Romans 6: 4) We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolic use of bread and the fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians 11: 24 - 25).

4) Church Relationship

We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers (Hebrews 10: 24 - 25).

5) Evangelism

We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples (Mark 16: 15; Matthew 28: 19 - 20).

6) Tithes and Offerings

We believe the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings (Malachi 3: 10; 2 Corinthians 9: 7).

7) Civil Government

We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God (Romans 13: 1 - 5).