Plainview Church of Christ
Belief Statements

(How does the Word of God speak to us about important Biblical truths?)

1. The Bible

We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. It is the standard by which all authorities and revelation are to be evaluated. It is the source for all knowledge concerning salvation and our sole standard for faith and practice.

2. God

We believe in the one true, living God revealed in Holy Scripture. He is the foundation of life, the Creator of the heavens and earth, He alone is all-sufficient, perfect and holy in all His ways. He is the author of truth. He is merciful, most loving and gracious, abundant in goodness, forgiving sin, and rewards those who diligently seek Him.

3. Salvation

We believe that salvation is a sovereign work of grace. While salvation is entirely of the Lord, God requires that man put faith in Jesus Christ - whom we believe to be the incarnate Son of God, who died for our sin, who was raised from the dead on the third day, and who ascended to the Father.Such saving faith is evidenced in renouncing self-determination, taking responsibility for disobedience, turning from sin in repentance, and seeking forgiveness from God. It involves a determination to seek first His Kingdom and righteousness, living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Saving faith is to be demonstrated in public confession, baptism by immersion, and coming under the pastoral instruction of the Church to walk in the ways of God.

4. Church

We believe that the nature and purpose of God is revealed in His Church, the Body of Christ established on earth. We believe the Church Universal consists of all who live under the Lordship of Jesus.We believe that Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, has established government and ministry in the Church to bring maturity and inspire the body to do His work on earth. We believe the Scriptural norm calls for each local Church to have a plurality of elders, but we recognize the validity of various forms of Church government as the Lord leads other Christian groups.

5. Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit was given to the Church to serve as a Comforter and bring glory to Jesus Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit imparts gifts or special abilities to accomplish Gods will. These gifts should be operative in the Church, supervised by mature leaders, and ministered in love by Christians whose lives reflect godly character.

6. Evangelism

We accept the commission of Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them and to teach them to observe His commandments. We accept this as a personal commission as well as the commission of the entire Church.

7. Tithes and Offerings

We believe the Church should be supported by the tithes and offerings of those committed to its mission. We further believe that when Gods people freely serve God, there is a financial abundance to accomplish Gods purpose. In tithing we acknowledge that all we have belongs to God.

8. Christ’s Return

We believe Jesus Christ will return to earth, visibly and in bodily form. Christians are exhorted to be watchful and obedient until His appearing. We wait expectantly for His return, while actively praying and working to see His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We believe His appearing will occasion the resurrection of the righteous who have died and are now with Him.

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