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Statement of Faith
The below statement is taken from "Introduction" from our Statement of Faith
The Benefits and Limitations of a Statement of Faith
Although the Bible is the
final authority in matters of faith and practice, a statement of faith can serve as an excellent summary of what we believe the Bible teaches. Many people claim to believe the Bible, yet disagree on vital issues. A statement of faith provides necessary definition. It also serves as a helpful teaching tool by providing a concise summary of biblical truth. We recognize that any statement of faith is a fallible, human attempt to summarize the riches of God's revelation and should therefore be open to further revision in the light of Holy Scripture. The following is a summary of what is taught as Biblical truth at Sovereign Joy Community Church...
Constitution and By-laws
The below statement is taken from "Article II: Purpose" from our Constitution and By-laws
The purpose of this church is to glorify the God of the Scriptures in promoting His worship, evangelizing sinners, and edifying saints. To this end we are committed to proclaiming God's perfect law and His glorious Gospel of Grace in Jesus Christ throughout the world, and to defending the "faith once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 3)...
The below statement is taken from "Article III: Articles of Faith" from our Constitution and By-laws
We hereby adopt the SJCC doctrinal statement of faith as a sufficient expression of our faith. We also believe many of the church’s historic confessions of faith that may attest to the historic Christian faith so long as they accurately follow the Scriptures...
Other Statements We Affirm
The below statement is taken from "Affirmations & Denials" from
Together
for the Gospel
We are brothers in Christ united in one great cause – to stand together for the Gospel. We are convinced that the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been misrepresented, misunderstood, and marginalized in many churches and among many who claim the name of Christ. Compromise of the Gospel has led to the preaching of false gospels, the seduction of many minds and movements, and the weakening of the church’s Gospel witness.
The below statement is taken from "Nine Marks of a Healthy Church" from
9Marks Ministries
We believe the local church is the focal point of God's plan for displaying his glory to the nations. Our vision is simple: Churches that reflect the character of God. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage churches characterized by these nine marks:
1. Expositional Preaching
2. Biblical Theology
3. Biblical Understanding of the Good News
4. Biblical Understanding of Conversion
5. Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
6. Biblical Understanding of Membership
7. Biblical Church Discipline
8. Promotion of Christian Discipleship and Growth
9. Biblical Understanding of Leadership
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