FAQ Category: FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How does commitment to the authority of Scripture shape church’s practices?

How does commitment to the authority of Scripture shape church’s practices?

Biblical Preaching: Our pastor and teachers are committed to preaching the Word of God as it is written. We expect our sermons to be faithful expositions of Scripture, with no additions or subtractions from its teachings.

Scripture-based Worship: Our worship services are guided by the principles and patterns set forth in Scripture. We sing, pray, and celebrate the sacraments according to biblical guidelines.

Faithful Teaching: Our church’s education programs, and discipleship initiatives are designed to help believers grow in their understanding of God’s Word and its application to everyday life.

Discipline and Governance: When dealing with matters of doctrine, morality, or worship, we turn to Scripture as our final authority. We strive to govern the church according to biblical principles, even when it means facing challenges or disagreements.

Your Facebook page asserts a commitment to Reformation doctrines and the historic church. Can you clarify this?

Your Facebook page asserts a commitment to Reformation doctrines and the historic church. Can you clarify this?

The Reformation began as a return to the authority of Scripture as the ultimate guide for faith and practice. We value the doctrines that Martin Luther and John Calvin recovered in the Reformation especially those outlined in the Five Solas. Although our service format does not follow prescribed Reformed Church guidelines we have discovered by experience with visitors that people from a Reformed or Reformed Baptist background find the services inspiring and Biblically sound.

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and that its teachings should shape every aspect of our lives because it is,

Inerrant: The Bible contains no errors or contradictions in its original manuscripts.

Infallible: The Scriptures are completely trustworthy, reliable, and authoritative in all matters they address.

Sufficient: The Bible provides everything necessary for faith and practice; it is our sole authority for doctrine, morality, and worship.

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