Church

Point #7: The Church

We believe in the universal church, a living, spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel to a lost world.

We believe

in the universal church

1 Timothy 3:14-16 All believers everywhere during all times collectively make up the church.

a living, spiritual body

1 Corinthians 12:26,27 The church is an organism. Every believer has an integral part to play in bringing honor to our Lord.

of which Christ is the head

Colossians 1:18 He is both director and the most important part.

and all regenerated persons are members.

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Each believer in Christ is part of His body.

We believe in

the local church consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ

Romans 16:3-5 There are subdivisions of the universal church which also bear the title “church”.

baptized on a credible profession of faith, and,

Acts 2:41-47 Membership is based on faith in Christ, believers baptism, and a good understanding of the basic doctrines of the church.

associated for worship, work and fellowship.

Acts 2:42 Regular gathering is essential for the Christians life.

We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel to a lost world.

Matthew 28:18-20 We are His “hands, feet, and mouth” to the world.