What we Believe
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Hebrews 13:8
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Our Mission:
Touching People. Teaching People. Transforming People.
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Our Vision:
Building people who will reconcile the world to establish the Kingdom of God in this region
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Foundational Pillars:
Bible Based. Worship Centered. Purpose Driven.
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Full Doctrinal Views:
The following 21 points represent the official doctrinal views of Maiden Chapel Baptist Church:
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THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible is God-inspired
2 Timothy 3:16, 17
We believe that God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Corinthians 13:14
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THE FALL OF MAN
Man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection
Romans 5:12
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THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
While we were still sinners Christ died for us, purchasing a pardon for all who believe in Him
John 3:16; Romans 5:8
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SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We have no righteousness of our own and must come to God through Jesus Christ
Ephesians 2:8
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REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS
Upon sincere repentance and a wholehearted acceptance of Jesus we are justified before God
I John 1:9
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THE NEW BIRTH
A very real change takes place in the life of those who accept Jesus as their Savior
2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20
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DAILY CHRISTIAN LIFE
Each new day God brings new opportunities to grow in our relationship with Him
Hebrews 6:1
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BAPTISM AND COMMUNION
Baptism by immersion is an outward sigh of an inward work
Mathew 28:19
Communion is the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and juice
I Corinthians 11:24, 25
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BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is to fill the believer with power to live a Christian life. Spirit baptism is after the same manner as in Bible days.
Acts: 2:4
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THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE
It is the will of God that our lives exemplify the life-changing work of the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 4:30-32
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THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit has gifts to give all Christians: we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life
I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22
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MODERATION
The experience and daily walk of a Christian should never lead them into extremes and fanaticism
Philippians 4:5
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DIVINE HEALING
The power of God can heal the sick
James 5:14-16
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THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
Christ will return one day to establish His kingdom and judge all creation
I Thessalonians 4:16, 17
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CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
Jesus asks us to support each other and to identify ourselves as Christians
Acts 16:5: Hebrews 10:25
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CIVIL GOVERMENT
Civil laws and governments should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God
Romans 13:1-5
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THE FINAL JUDGEMENT
One day we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death
2 Corinthians 5:10
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HEAVEN
Heaven is the glorious eternal home for all who believe Jesus Christ.
Jn. 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17
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HELL
Hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Jesus Christ.
Revelation 20:10, 15
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EVANGELISM
Telling non-Christians about Jesus is both a priviledge and a command and we believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church
James 5:20
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TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and the spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free- will offering
Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7
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