There are two sacraments (holy rituals) in the Bible which Christians are instructed to practice and observe, the Lord’s Supper or Communion, and Water Baptism.
The purpose of each is to signify through outward symbolism what Christ has accomplished in a believer’s life through faith in Christ. As true believers, we are both instructed and commanded to submit to each as expressions of our faith in Christ.
Marriage is the first model of the relationship between God and His people, and has been established by Him as an indissoluble union. It is therefore to be kept inviolate. However, due to the fallenness of human nature, the Scriptures permit divorce in the following cases as a condescension to human frailty for the protection of the innocent party:
Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. This church recognizes that it cannot bind the conscience of individual members in areas where Scripture is silent. Rather, each believer is to be led in those areas by the Lord, to whom he or she ultimately responsible.
We believe the doctrine and application of the Bible are not limited to adults alone and therefore place great emphasis on teaching the Bible to children. Our goal is to provide an environment which allows adults to receive from the Lord without distraction from the unique mannerisms of young children, innocent as they may be!
What is a Leader? It has been defined by some as “a person who has followers.” Though an accurate definition from a practical point of view, the Bible tells us there is much more involved in Christian leadership than simply having a following.
Most people are surprised to discover that money is one of the most talked about subjects not only in the teachings of Jesus, but throughout the entire Bible. The way we earn it, spend it, and how much we give to God were issues of great concern to Jesus and the other writers of the Bible.
Most people are surprised to discover that money is one of the most talked about subjects not only in the teachings of Jesus, but throughout the entire Bible. The way we earn it, spend it, and how much we give to God were issues of great concern to Jesus and the other writers of the Bible.
There is no action on the part of Christian people more frequently stressed than that of prayer. Conversely, there is no activity less regularly engaged in by Christians than prayer.
This is especially true of corporate prayer. We all feel guilt over not praying enough; but few of us have clear vision and excitement about the potential and power that conies through corporate prayer.
