OUR PURPOSE |
To lead families and individuals to love God and love others. |
OUR BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES |
Worship Celebrating God's presence through participation in public worship events as well as private devotions. |
Maturity Educating God's people through Bible teaching and training of members to grow to their full potential as disciples of Jesus Christ. |
Ministry Demonstrating God's love through equipping people to discover the ministry God has gifted them to fulfill and empowering them to carry it out. |
Missions Communicating God's message through evangelism and missions events both locally and around the world. |
Membership Incorporating God's church through the fellowship of members for mutual encouragement, support and ministry to one another. |
OUR VALUES |
A church where people can experience the unconditional love of God. A church where truth is spoken in love. A church where positive, joyful, enthusiastic attitudes are nurtured. A church where people are transparent and honest in sharing their lives and struggles. A church where the Bible is upheld as God's Holy Word and is to be obeyed. A church where members are growing and open to learning from one another. A church where every member is a minister. A church where ministries and activities are intentional, useful and purposeful. A church where innovation, new ideas and initiative are honored and encouraged. A church where striving for excellence is the standard in all we do. |
OUR BELIEFS |
| About God God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14) |
| About Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords. (Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13) |
| About the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. (2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1) |
| About the Bible The Bible is God´s word to all men. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5) |
| About Man Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates man from God. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2) |
| About Eternity Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. (John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46) |
| About Salvation Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1) |
| About Eternal Security Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security. (John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5) |
Willow Ridge Church 104 Sycamore Tree Road Lexington, SC 29073
803.808.7771