Nothing’s Changed

JESUS-Jesus is the Son of God and the redemption of mankind. He is the image and proof of God’s love. His example is the foundation of our faith and the guide to our lives, our ministry, and all that we do.

 

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation. Colossians 1:15

 

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.  And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. John 1:14

 

“Jesus is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

 

THE BIBLE-We believe the Bible is inspired by God. It contains His will for our lives, His promises to us, and His plans and paths for us. 

 

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Hebrews 4:12

 

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16

 

 CHURCH-The Church is the movement of God, working to bring people to Jesus, make disciples, and be His hands and feet. It’s not something we do, It’s who we are. 

 

“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

 

BAPTISM-Baptism is an expression of faith to symbolize, celebrate, and acknowledge the inward change that God has made- bringing the dead in us to life.

 

“And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

 

SALVATION-God’s forgiveness and grace are gifts given to every single person. They are not based on our works, but on Jesus' work on the cross.

 

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:9-10

HOLY SPIRIT-The Holy Spirit is our counselor and our helper. We can be close to God through the Holy Spirit. God wants to do life with us. God’s Spirit changes our lives and the power of God’s Spirit works through our lives.

 

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. John 14:18-20

 

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

 

GENEROSITY-We don’t have to be generous, we GET to be generous. Jesus gave us His all; therefore, we WANT to give Him our all. We trust Him with what He has entrusted to us and we invest in what we believe in.

 

For God so loved the world that he GAVE…‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬