Our Purpose
Many people today are looking for purpose. Why do they exist and what are they to do? Sadly, many churches lack purpose. And for the churches which do have a purpose, it all too often falls short of what God desires of the local church.
Since God created the church and since Christ is the Head of the church, we would be wise to consider what the Bible, God's special revelation to us, says regarding the purpose for His church. We do not have to look long or hard, for at the inception of the New Testament church, Dr. Luke provides a concise statement of purpose in Acts 2:41-44, a three-fold purpose:
Our Core Values
God-Centered World View. John 17:1 – Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You." While most people believe the world revolves around man, the Bible teaches that God created us for His glory and that our primary purpose in life is to glorify Him—to honor Him and magnify His brilliant attributes in every sphere of life. We also acknowledge the sovereignty of God over every aspect of life—that all events of life happen according to the will and plan of God.
The Authority of Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable... In an age in which the concept of absolute truth is often rejected, we hold up the Bible as our only authority for truth and practice. Therefore the Sunday morning preaching and everything we do during the week are based upon the Bible and the truth it contains.
Our Statement of Faith
Our statement of faith consists of the following points.
- The Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word Of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
- God created man, male and female, in His own image and instituted marriage between one man and one woman with roles given to each, in order to reflect His own glory.
- There is one God, eternal, self-existing in three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who have from eternity shared infinite glory and enjoyed loving communion and who are equally worthy of love, honor and adoration.
- All mankind participated in Adam's fall from his original sinless state and is thus lost in sin and totally helpless.