Our Purpose
The purpose of Wills Valley Community Church is to magnify
God's name by bringing people to Christ and membership in His family, developing
them to Christ-like maturity, and equipping them for their ministry in the
church and their mission in the world.
"But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true
worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is
seeking such to worship Him." John 4:23
"Jesus said to him, you shall love the Lord your God with
all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the
first and great commandment. And the second is like it: you shall love
your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37-39
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo I am with
you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20
- To "love God with all your heart" is "Worship"
- To "baptize" is to incorporate into "Fellowship"
- To "teach them to observe all things" is "Discipleship"
- To "love your neighbor as yourself" is "Ministry"
- To "go and make disciples" is "Evangelism"
Our
Faith Statement (What We Believe)
"There is one body; and one Spirit . . . One Lord, one faith, one baptism."
Ephesians 4:4-6
"Him
that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? To his own master he
standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make
him stand. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that
condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth." Romans
14:1,4,12,22
"And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all
knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and
have not love, I am nothing." 1 Corinthians 13:2
The Essentials We Believe
1. About God:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.
He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, The Son, and the
Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew
28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
2. About Jesus Christ:
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is
co-equal with the Father. Jesus Lived a sinless human life and offered
Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross.
He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and
death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again someday to
earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5,
14-10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4' Acts 1:9-11; 1
Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
3. About the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and
the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need
for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of
salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding
of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every
believer a spiritual gift(s) when he is saved. As Christians we seek to
live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13;
Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
4. About the Bible:
The Bible is God's
Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural
guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for
Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the
truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2
Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,12:6; Proverbs 30:5
5. About Human
Beings
People are made in the
spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the
supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous
potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward
God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many
problems in life, including spiritual death.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm
8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
6. About
Salvation
Salvation is God's
free gift which must be accepted by faith. We can never make up for our
sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as
God's offering for our sin can forgiveness and salvation be attained. When
we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith are we saved.
Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians
2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
7. About Eternal
Security (Perseverance)
Because God gives us
eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation
for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot "lose" it.
Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by self-effort of the
Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us ability
to persevere.
John 10:29; Timothy
1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
8. About
Eternity
People were created to
exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin,
or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally
separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal
life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 14:17;
Romans 6:23, 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
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