Mission

Question 1

Answer

The scripture teaches that God has ordained the time and boundaries for our existence (Acts 17:26), so it is critical to understand that we live in the place we do for a reason. Our call to love our neighbors means we cannot overlook those around us. We must ask ourselves, “How can I bring the good news of Jesus to bear in the place I live?”

Question 2

Answer

From the beginning, God commanded us to work. Work is not a result of the fall, but rather an integral part of joining God in the renewal of all things. We work to the glory of God (Colossians 3:23) and for the flourishing of others (Jeremiah 29:7).

Question 3

STUDY

Answer

God reminds us to take “every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5) so the truth of Jesus must inform our minds in everything we do, read, and study. Because we know that “all truth is God’s truth,” we do not need to be afraid of truth, because it always leads us to Jesus. Whether studying science, psychology, physics, or economics, the Truth of the Gospel has a place there.

Question 4

Answer

In Psalm 23, God tells us that he will “restore” our souls. So, it comes as no surprise that the English word “recreate” finds its origin in this ancient Hebrew word. Recreation, or re-creation, renews us and allows us to see God more clearly. A life without play is a life that is missing the restoring power of Jesus.

Question 5

About God

Answer

The Trinity:
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—co-eternal in being and nature, and co-equal in power, having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4, II Corinthians 13:14).

Jesus:
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became man without ceasing to be God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin for the salvation of all those who believe in Him and follow Him. (John 1:1-2, 14; Luke 1:35). Jesus accomplished salvation of people through death on the cross. (Romans 3:24, I Peter 2:24, Ephesians 1:7). We believe that Jesus was resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion and that He ascended into Heaven. (Acts 1:9-10, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:24, Romans 8:34, I John 2:1-2).

The Holy Spirit:
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person and that He indwells believers, enabling them to live a holy life and be a powerful witness of Jesus Christ (John 16:8-11, II Corinthians 3:6).

Question 6

The Scripture

Answer

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are God-breathed and the ultimate authority for faith and life. (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21, Matthew 5:18, John 16:12-13).

Question 7

About Mankind

Answer

We believe that men and women were created in the image of God, but through Adam’s sin, the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God unable to remedy his condition (Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:22-23, Romans 5:12).

Question 8

On Salvation and the Church

Answer

Salvation:
We believe that salvation is a gift of God brought to men and women by grace alone and received by personal faith in Jesus. Salvation is not earned by works or good deeds. (Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:12, John 3:16).

The Church:
We believe that the Church, which is the body and bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all followers of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27; II Corinthians 11:2). We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament (Acts 14:27;Ephesians 3:8-12; I Timothy 3:1-3). We believe in the autonomy of the local churches (Acts 13:1-4,15:19-31; Romans 16:1,4).

The Sacraments:
We recognize believer’s baptism and the Lord’s supper as scriptural means of testimony for the church and that every believer should be obedient in baptism and faithfully practice the Lord’s supper. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 18:8, I Corinthians 11:23-26).

Spiritual Gifts:
We believe that God is sovereign in the giving of spiritual gifts but it is the believer’s responsibility to develop those spiritual gift(s). The baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at conversion and is the placing of the believer into the Body of Christ. We believe in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit (John 15:7; I John 5:14-15; I Corinthians 13).

Restoration and Consummation:
We believe in the personal, glorious, and bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ, when he will exercise his role as final Judge, and His kingdom will be consummated. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the justified and those outside of the justification of Christ. Those outside of Christ have chosen a life separate from God and thus will be given their desire and live an eternal life of selfishness and suffering in what the Bible calls Hell. Those in Christ will inherit eternal blessedness in the presence of Jesus, in the new heaven and the new earth. On the day of judgement, the church will be presented faultless before God by the obedience, suffering and triumph of Christ, all sin purged and its effects forever banished. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12; Matthew 25:31-46)

Question 9

Answer

The scripture teaches that God has ordained the time and boundaries for our existence (Acts 17:26), so it is critical to understand that we live in the place we do for a reason. Our call to love our neighbors means we cannot overlook those around us. We must ask ourselves, “How can I bring the good news of Jesus to bear in the place I live?”

Question 10

Answer

From the beginning, God commanded us to work. Work is not a result of the fall, but rather an integral part of joining God in the renewal of all things. We work to the glory of God (Colossians 3:23) and for the flourishing of others (Jeremiah 29:7).

Question 11

STUDY

Answer

God reminds us to take “every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5) so the truth of Jesus must inform our minds in everything we do, read, and study. Because we know that “all truth is God’s truth,” we do not need to be afraid of truth, because it always leads us to Jesus. Whether studying science, psychology, physics, or economics, the Truth of the Gospel has a place there.

Question 12

Answer

In Psalm 23, God tells us that he will “restore” our souls. So, it comes as no surprise that the English word “recreate” finds its origin in this ancient Hebrew word. Recreation, or re-creation, renews us and allows us to see God more clearly. A life without play is a life that is missing the restoring power of Jesus.

Question 13

About God

Answer

The Trinity:
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—co-eternal in being and nature, and co-equal in power, having the same attributes and perfections (Deuteronomy 6:4, II Corinthians 13:14).

Jesus:
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God who became man without ceasing to be God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin for the salvation of all those who believe in Him and follow Him. (John 1:1-2, 14; Luke 1:35). Jesus accomplished salvation of people through death on the cross. (Romans 3:24, I Peter 2:24, Ephesians 1:7). We believe that Jesus was resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion and that He ascended into Heaven. (Acts 1:9-10, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:24, Romans 8:34, I John 2:1-2).

The Holy Spirit:
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person and that He indwells believers, enabling them to live a holy life and be a powerful witness of Jesus Christ (John 16:8-11, II Corinthians 3:6).

Question 14

The Scripture

Answer

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are God-breathed and the ultimate authority for faith and life. (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21, Matthew 5:18, John 16:12-13).

Question 15

About Mankind

Answer

We believe that men and women were created in the image of God, but through Adam’s sin, the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God unable to remedy his condition (Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:22-23, Romans 5:12).

Question 16

On Salvation and the Church

Answer

Salvation:
We believe that salvation is a gift of God brought to men and women by grace alone and received by personal faith in Jesus. Salvation is not earned by works or good deeds. (Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:12, John 3:16).

The Church:
We believe that the Church, which is the body and bride of Christ, is a spiritual organism made up of all followers of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27; II Corinthians 11:2). We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament (Acts 14:27;Ephesians 3:8-12; I Timothy 3:1-3). We believe in the autonomy of the local churches (Acts 13:1-4,15:19-31; Romans 16:1,4).

The Sacraments:
We recognize believer’s baptism and the Lord’s supper as scriptural means of testimony for the church and that every believer should be obedient in baptism and faithfully practice the Lord’s supper. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 18:8, I Corinthians 11:23-26).

Spiritual Gifts:
We believe that God is sovereign in the giving of spiritual gifts but it is the believer’s responsibility to develop those spiritual gift(s). The baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at conversion and is the placing of the believer into the Body of Christ. We believe in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit (John 15:7; I John 5:14-15; I Corinthians 13).

Restoration and Consummation:
We believe in the personal, glorious, and bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ, when he will exercise his role as final Judge, and His kingdom will be consummated. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the justified and those outside of the justification of Christ. Those outside of Christ have chosen a life separate from God and thus will be given their desire and live an eternal life of selfishness and suffering in what the Bible calls Hell. Those in Christ will inherit eternal blessedness in the presence of Jesus, in the new heaven and the new earth. On the day of judgement, the church will be presented faultless before God by the obedience, suffering and triumph of Christ, all sin purged and its effects forever banished. (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12; Matthew 25:31-46)

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We exist to make disciples who take the hope and love of Jesus
to the places we live, work, study, and play.

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