Our Calling

We may be so convinced of the continuity of the Church from the intention and action of Jesus but the same Holy Spirit, who leads us to such wisdom, calls us to be united with our brothers and sisters amidst our differences, through our attitude of respect and loving patience, especially to those who oppose or challenge us in our belief and in our faith.


(The Church)

Must Strengthen our Faith

WE ARE THEN CALLED TO EXAMINE THE BASIS OF OUR BELIEF, OR EVEN OUR OWN SHARE OF DOUBT AND UNBELIEF, REPEL THAT WHICH IS HERETICAL TO OUR FAITH, WHILE WE SHOW A DOCILE, LISTENING HEART TO THE TRUTH. LET US GUARD OURSELVES FROM THE DECEPTION OF RELATIVISM, AND THE TEMPTATION OF PURE SUBJECTIVISM IN OUR CHOICES. LET OUR COMMITMENT BE DEDICATED TO THE TRUTH. AFTER ALL, ARE WE NOT ALL SERVANTS TO THE TRUTH?

(THE CHURCH)

Service

Jesus said He “did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Christ’s supreme act of service was dying on the cross so we might have eternal life. Our Savior calls us to deny ourselves and follow Him through sacrificial service to others (Luke 9:23). As we embrace a lifestyle of humility and servanthood, we will bring glory to our heavenly Father. 
In our culture, success is based on achievement. We admire those who perform well in athletics, business, and the arts. However, greatness in God’s kingdom is found in a life of obedience. Are you following His plan and helping others as Jesus did? Have you shared with them the good news of Christ?

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Sacrifice

Christ, who was “in very nature God” (Phil. 2:6 niv), chose to leave the perfection of heaven and live among sinful people. Laying aside His divine authority, He was born a helpless baby, completely dependent upon others. His first 30 years were spent in obscurity, without recognition of His Messiahship. During His public ministry, He faithfully carried out God’s plan all the way to His death on the cross. Jesus’ days on earth are an example to us of the sacrificial life (Rom. 12:1-2).
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Salvation

Jesus bore our sins upon the cross and died in our place so we could be reconciled to God and receive eternal life.
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The Meaning of the Cross

Matthew 16:21-27

The theme of God’s redemptive plan runs through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. At its heart is Calvary, the place where Jesus died so we could be forgiven. As we read the Scriptures, we see that the cross symbolizes . . .

Salvation

Sacrifice

Service