EARLY CHURCH PRINCIPLES, MODERN DAY EXPERIENCE.
At Abundant Grace, we strive to see the church live out its original purpose not only to gather corporately in large assembly, but also house to house with more intimate, community-based gatherings.
EARLY CHURCH PRINCIPLES, MODERN DAY EXPERIENCE.
At Abundant Grace, we strive to see the church live out its original purpose not only to gather corporately in large assembly, but also house to house with more intimate, community-based gatherings.
WHO WE ARE
Identity
We’re a non-denominational Church that is part of the apostolic church network, Gospel Mission Network (GMN), rooted in the principles and traditions of Christ & His Apostles found in the Early Church.
Mission
We’re called to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples passionate for Jesus, planting churches that meet in homes, & entrusting leaders to lead God’s work.
Vision
We desire to see the life of the first-century Church lived out by multiplying churches that meet in homes during the week & gather on Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, & teaching.
OUR BELIEFS
There Is One God
We believe there is only one living and true God, eternal, with unlimited power, creator of all things, and that in the one God are three distinct Persons: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The Whole Bible Is Truth
We believe the Bible is the perfect and infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ Is The Only Way To Heaven
We believe that mankind’s only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
We Are Saved by Grace Through Faith
We believe in salvation by grace through faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Miracles Still Happen Today
We believe divine healing has been provided for all believers through the work of the cross, for by His stripes we are healed.
God Changes Lives
We believe that each person becomes a new creature in Christ when receiving the gift of salvation, and all are called to have their minds renewed and walk in the newness of life empowered by Jesus Christ.
Water Baptism is Essential
We believe in water baptism by immersion, in the Name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and that it is a public witness and profession of faith in obedience to Christ.
“The Lord’s Supper” is Essential
We believe that Communion is to be celebrated to commemorate the Lord’s death until He returns.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that each person becomes a new creature in Christ when receiving the gift of salvation, and all are called to have their minds renewed and walk in the newness of life empowered by Jesus Christ.
The Church Is The Body Of Christ
We believe the Church is the body of Christ made up of people who have received the atoning sacrifice of Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins.
Children Of God Have Purpose & Destiny
We believe every follower of Christ has been called to glorify God, and is called to use their giftings toward this purpose.
Hell is Real
We believe that hell is the place where Satan, his demons, and all those who do not receive the forgiveness of their sins by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will spend eternity.
Jesus Christ Is Coming Again
We believe that the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven and gather all born-again believers to Himself, and that there will also be a day of judgment when the unrighteous will go into everlasting punishment and the righteous into life eternal with God.
OUR VALUES
Jesus
There’s a vast difference between knowing “about” God & knowing God. God wants to be known as He truly is. This is why we’re passionate about intimately knowing the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. It’s the foundation upon which all other things rest. (see 1 Corinthians 3:11) Knowing Jesus , really knowing Him, brings us far from man-made religion and changes our lives.
God's Word
The Bible is more than a historical document written by men. It’s the revelation (revealed knowledge) of Jesus Christ Himself! (See John 1:1,14). For this reason, we have a strong teaching & preaching culture centered on the Word of God.
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The Holy Spirit
God desires His children to experience the power of the Holy Spirit just as the first-century Church did! We celebrate all the gifts of the Holy Spirit and believe they work together to bless God’s children and enable God’s Church to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission upon the earth.
(See Acts 1:8).
God's Presence
When Moses led Israel, he told God he didn’t want to move without His presence. (See Exodus 33:14–15). We believe this is how we should live our lives! It’s God’s presence that brings supernatural change. It causes the hopeless to become joyful, the sick to become healed, and the doubting to find faith. We put great value on worship during our services because it releases the power & presence of God.
Prayer
Prayer is one of the most powerful things a person can do on earth. The effective and fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much! (See James 5:16) It’s through prayer we see people saved, marriages restored, & people healed! God said His house would be called a “house of prayer” among the nations. (See Matthew 21:13). Prayer changes lives, heals homes, and transforms cities!
Family
Family is the primary structure found in the Kingdom of God. God is revealed as a Father who desires to make us all His sons and daughters. God sees His local church as His household filled with his sons and daughters. This core value permeates the organization, culture, and life of our local Church because we are more than an organization. We are His spiritual family.
