MAIN PURPOSE: To glorify God in all we say and do (1 Corinthians 10:31)

BASIC PREMISE: The Bible is our final authority and complete revelation from God in written form, sufficient in all matters of faith and practice. It supersedes all matters and agreements entered into by I.D.O.L. KING. (2 Timothy 3:14-17; Hebrews 1:1-3; Jude 3; Revelation 22:18-19)

MAJOR OBJECTIVES:

I. To Glorify God in all we Say, Do, and Believe
(1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17)

(A) The primary means by which we achieve this objective are:

(1) To discover what the bible says regarding any given subject in its entirety in order that we may "know why we believe, what we believe" and " . . . rightly divide the word of truth"

(Acts 20:20,27; 2 Timothy 2:15)

(2) To discover how Jesus responded in every given situation

(All the Gospels esp. Mark)

(3) To discover how other believers in the Old and New Testament handled various situations that they encountered

(The Entire Bible)

(4) To strive as a way of life practicing speaking the truth in love

(Proverbs 16:21b,23,24; Ephesians 4:15; Matthew 7:12)

(5) To strive not to speak or teach hypocritically

(Matt. 7:1-5,12; Eph. 5:21)

(6) To strive to have our relationships right with the Lord before ministering

(Matt. 18:15-20)

II. To Worship and Praise God our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord
(Psalm 150:1-6; John 4:23-24; 9:35-38; Hebrews 1:6; 13:15; Revelation 4:9-11; 5:11-14; 22:8-9)

(A) The primary means by which we achieve this objective are:

(1) Prayer

(Acts 2:42;12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6,7; Colossians 4:2; Timothy 2:1,8; Hebrews 4:14-16)

(2) Communion (the Bread and the Cup)

(Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

(3) Music

(Psalm 89:1; 92:1-4; 95:1-2; 96:1-3,9; 98:1,4-6; 100:2; 146:1-2; 147:1,7; 150:3-6; Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16; Revelation 5:8-10; 15:2-4)

(4) Giving

(Genesis 14:18-20; 28:22; 1 Chronicles 29:9-20; Proverbs 3:9-10; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 9-15; Philippians 4:10-20; 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Hebrews 13:15-16)

III. To Communicate Clearly and Effectively the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Preaching and Teaching it to All Nations
(Matthew 28:19, 20; Mark 16:15,16; Acts 1:8;5:42; Romans 3:28; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; 1 Timothy 1:15)

(A) We believe the Gospel to be the Jesus':

1. (1) Death
   
2. (Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33-37; Luke 23:44-46; John 19:28-30)
   
   
3. (2) Burial
   
4. (Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-55; John 19:38-42)
   
   
5. (3) Resurrection
   
6. (Matthew 28:1-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10)
   
   

(B) The means by which we desire to achieve this objective are:

1. (1) To receive training in and to encourage one another to share our faith with our non-believing friends and associates. (Also, this includes the Essentials of the Christian Faith - See Statement of Doctrine)
   
2. (Matthew 4:19; Mark 3:14; Acts 1:8; 5:42; 8:1-4; 2 Timothy 2:2)
   
   
3. (2) To publicly proclaim the gospel and invite people to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in the various performances, meetings and occasions where non-believers are present
   
4. (Acts 2:14, 21,37-41; 3:11-12, 19; 4:5-12; 5:42; 8:5-8, 35, 40; 9:20;11:19-21;17:16- 17, 22, 30-34; 26:27-29; 28:30-31; 1 Corinthians 14:23-25; Ephesians 6:19-20; Philippians 1:12-14; Colossians 4:3-6)
   
   
5. (3) To utilize radio, television, tapes, written publications and all other forms of merchandising
   
6. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23; 1 Thessalonians 1:8)