BELIEVE #1

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BELIEVE  

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

Acts 15:1-5 ESV

HEARTBEAT for the Believe Series:

HEARTBEAT #1: WE believe IN Jesus and we believe ABOUT Jesus

The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. Acts 15:6 ESV

Acts 15:7-10 ESV

HEARTBEAT #2: WE believe TOGETHER as a local body of believers

But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will. Acts 15:11 ESV

Acts 15:12-30 ESV

GOALS for the Believe Series:

GOAL #1: Increase DIALOGUE about these essential statements of our faith in Jesus Christ

And when they had read it… Acts 15:31 ESV

GOAL #2: Increase UNITY as a local body of believers in Jesus Christ

And when they had read it, they rejoiced because of its encouragement. Acts 15:31 ESV

ARTICLE X — STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe and accept the following statements as essentials for the unity and practice of the members of this church:

1. THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE
2. THE TRIUNITY OF GOD
3. THE PERSON AND WORK OF JESUS CHRIST
4. THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
5. THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN
6. THE SALVATION OF MAN
7. HUMAN DESTINY
8. THE EXISTENCE OF SATAN & EVIL
9. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
10. THE GREAT COMMISSION
11. MARRIAGE and HUMAN SEXUALITY

And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words. 33 And after they had spent some time, they were sent off in peace by the brothers to those who had sent them. 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. Acts 15:32-35 ESV