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Abbeyhill Baptist Church | Edinburgh Scotland[[@Headword:C28]]
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Abbeyhill Baptist Church | Edinburgh Scotland[[@Headword:C28]]
Statement of FaithWe believe in one God who exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit - the Creator and Sustainer of the world. We believe in Jesus Christ, wholly God and wholly man, who by His death and resurrection is the Saviour of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit who brings human beings to repentance and lives in, guides and empowers believers. We believe in the Bible as God’s revelation of himself; the word of God without error and the sole authority for life and faith. We believe that human beings are a special creation of God, made in His image. We believe that sin is disobeying God and choosing to go our way not God’s. Sin separates us from God and we have all sinned. We believe that God passionately loves every person. We believe that Jesus Christ has died for the sins of the world and through Him we can have forgiveness for our sins. We believe that salvation is a gift received through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ and brings reconciliation with God. We believe that Jesus Christ commanded those who had repented and had faith in Him to be baptised in water. Baptism is normally by immersion but is not essential for salvation. We believe that God desires all who are reconciled with Him to know Him and live in a loving, obedient relationship with Him, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We believe that the church is a worshipping community where every person should be encouraged, challenged and taught as part of the family of God. Every believer has a role to play in the life and witness of the church. We believe that every believer has direct access to God in prayer through Jesus Christ with the direction of the Holy Spirit. We believe in the personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfill the purposes of God. Those who believe in Jesus, He will raise to eternal life in Heaven and those who do not believe will be condemned to eternal separation from God in Hell. We believe that God does not want anyone to perish but that all would come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Church Family CovenantAt Abbeyhill Baptist Church we love each other like a family as we are all brothers and sisters in Christ! With God’s help, I will serve the Lord at Abbeyhill: By discovering my gifts and talents and then by using them By seeking to equip myself to serve By developing a servant’s heart "Serve one another with the particular gifts God has given each of you…" 1 Peter 4:10 (Ph) "God gave…some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up…" Eph. 4:11-12 "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ…who took on the very nature of a servant…" Phil. 2:3-4, 7
By attending consistently By living a Godly life By giving regularly (of my time, talents, and finances) "Let us not give up the habit of meeting together…but let us encourage one another." Heb. 10:25 "But whatever happens, make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the gospel of Christ." Phil. 1:27 (Ph) "Each one of you, on the first day of each week, should set aside a specific sum of money in proportion to what you have earned and use it for the offering." 1 Cor. 16:2 "A tenth of all your produce is the Lord’s, and it is holy." Lev. 27:30 With God’s help, I will be a responsible family member: By acting in love toward other members (encouraging, supporting and strengthening) By respecting the leadership By praying for the church By jointly seeking the will of God for the Church "So let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship together." Rom. 15:19 (Ph) "Have a sincere love for your fellow believers, love one another earnestly with all your hearts." 1 Peter 1:22 (TEV) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs…" Eph. 4:29 "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage to you." Heb. 13:17 "To the church … we always thank God for you and pray for you constantly." 1 Thess. 1:2
By praying for the churches growth By seeking to invite the unchurched to attend By sharing the love of Christ with my neighbours By warmly welcoming those who visit
"So, warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified." Rom. 15:7 (LB) Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Philemon 1:5-7 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35
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