God’s Model for the Church

We believe that God’s model for the Church is found in the book of Acts.

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42

The Priority of God’s Word

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Centrality of Jesus Christ

“Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come—
In the volume of the book it is written of Me—
To do Your will, O God.’” Hebrews 10:7

“While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!’” Matthew 17:5

“Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures:

‘The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone.
This was the Lord’s doing,
And it is marvelous in our eyes’?” Matthew 21:42

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.  He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” John 16:13-14

Salvation by Grace through Faith

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

The Supremacy of Love

“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:37-39

“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Empowered by the Spirit

“. . . ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the Lord of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6

All for God’s Glory Alone

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. . . By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” John 15:5,8

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

“that no flesh should glory in His presence. . . that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:29,31