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The Church

The Church (The Assembly belonging to God)

The Church

The Church is made up of those who are in the body of Christ1. The Church began on the Day of Pentecost2. The Church is only for those who are of the Dispensation of Grace3. Christ is the Head and the saints are the Body4. Through the Church, God shows to the principalities and powers His manifold wisdom5.

The Purpose of the Local Church

A quality of the body of Christ is represented in the gathering together of the saints. The purpose of the assembling of the saints in a local church is to teach, and edify the saints6. Each local church body is autonomous in its daily affairs7.

Membership in the Local Church

Only those who base their salvation on Christ’s death for their sins and resurrection from the dead three days later and have been baptized (immersed) in water are eligible to become members of a local church

Leadership Positions in the Local Church:

Bishop

The Bishop or Pastor is a male who has been given the Spiritual gift of pastor even teacher gift and qualifies according to Scripture for the office8. This position is to guide, feed and guard the local assembly. The leadership of the Bishop is solely in the realm of teaching and therefore has no right to govern over the local church

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What is God’s expectations for a Christian?

Christianity is completely different from living under Law. It is a life that is lived by grace through faith. The Gospel of the Christ was given to Paul to pass on to us so that we would know what is involved in our salvation, the possessions that we have, our position before God, and how to live a life that truly glories God.

What is “The Christ”
In 2 Corinthians 5:17 Paul writes, “therefore, since someone is in Christ; a new creation, the old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.”

Paul is referring to our position before God and this new creation that He made when He created the Church. All those who are in this new creation are apart of the body of The Christ, where Christ Jesus is the head, that the Church is the body.

Baptism
Baptism is a very important part of the Christian life. When you were saved, you were immersed (baptized) into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit, 1 Corinthians 12:13 “For by one Spirit we all were immersed into one body, whether Jew or Greek, whether slave or free man, we were all made to drink by one Spirit.” The Holy Spirit placed us into the body of Christ through Spirit baptism.

The body of Christ is a new creation that was made by God on the day of Pentecost – the day the Holy Spirit came to reside upon the earth in believers, Acts 2. Within this new creation, some changes have happened that are important to understand. 2 Corinthian 5:17 “Since someone is in Christ; a new creation, the old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.” Many translation have […]

What is God’s expectations for a Christian?2023-12-14T12:33:01-08:00

God

The Nature of God

God is the Сreator and Sustainer of all things, seen and unseen1. He is eternal and unchangeable in His nature3.

The Essence of God

His essence is Spirit. This essence is self-existing, one, and immense 2

Attributes (Seven attributes of God)

His attributes are omnipotent, omniscient, holy (set apart), righteous, goodness, love, and truth4 .

Three Persons, One God

God exists in a trinity of three distinct inseparable Persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit5 . All three Persons share the same essence and attributes. In the Godhead, all three Persons are equal6.

God the Father

This Person of the Godhead is revealed to us as the one that is the ultimate source of all things; all things are out from the Father.1

God the Father’s Fatherhood Relationship

God the Father’s fatherhood relationship to God the Son shows that they are equal in nature while the Son can be voluntarily submissive to the Father in carrying out the decree2. This Person of the Godhead displays the fatherhood type of relationship that He has to spirit beings as well as saved and unsaved mankind 3. The Fatherhood relationship shows that God is the source of all things.

His Past and Present Work

He sent the Son to be a propitiation (satisfaction) for the sins of the world

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Salvation

The Gospel Message: Salvation according to the Scriptures

  1. We have all sinned (Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12-21).
  2. The penalty for sin is spiritual and physical death, resulting in eternal separation from God (Romans 5:12-21; 6:23).
  3. Christ died for our sins (Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 3:18).
  4. Christ was raised as proof that all who believe are justified before God (Romans 4:25; Galatians 1:1; Ephesians 1:20).
  5. Salvation is by Grace – God’s attitude whereby He gives you a benefit without consideration of merit. Therefore, salvation cannot be earned. It is only gained by faith (taking God at His Word, Hebrews 11:1). (Ephesians 2:8-9).
  6. What is required for Salvation?
    • The Bible teaches that we believe that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures to be saved (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4).
    • God provides you with the faith to believe (Philippians 1:29; 1 Corinthians 3:5), so it is in no way a work by you – Salvation is by Grace.
    • Direct this faith at Christ by believing that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures and you will be saved.

What is Next? – The Christian Life

  • Be immersed (baptized) into water for a testimony of your association with Christ’s death and resurrection (Matthew 28:19; Titus 3:5 – Water baptism is not for salvation).
  • Participate regularly in Christian fellowship (Hebrews 10:24, 25).
  • Grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).

 

Salvation2017-09-24T06:26:46-07:00
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