Frequently Asked Questions:
In other words: What do you believe?
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How does one join
your church?
What about living as a
Christian?
Do you have a statement of faith?
What about the Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired word and that as such it contains all that we need to know for life and godliness. Therefore, we study the Bible regularly in Bible Classes, and encourage every person to study at home.
What about the Church?
As a congregation of the Body of Christ, our position is to stand firm on the Word of God and uplift Christ who promised to draw all men unto Himself. We seek to duplicate as much as possible the pattern for the church revealed in the Bible. We actively seek to restore the New Testament church in its original form. We want to be Christians only, laying aside names, creeds, and beliefs introduced by man. The family of God at Parrish is a loving, honest, and sincere group of Christians who simply want to please God by living according to His Word.
How does one join your church?
Acts
The Bible teaches that a person comes to Christ by hearing
God’s word (Rom
What about living as a Christian?
We believe that a Christian is to be faithful in worship
(Heb
What is your mission?
We serve a God who is forgiving, and desires all men to come
to Him (2 Pet 3:9). And as the Bride of
His son we share His compassion for the lost.
In the words of Revelation
Do you have a “Statement of Faith?”
While we do not follow any creed but the Bible, the following matters of faith are some we think are important to help others understand how we follow the teaching of God’s Word:
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy
We believe that Jesus is the Christ, that He is both
God and man, John 1:1;
We believe that God is one and that the Godhead is made up of the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit. Colossians 2:9; Matthew 3:16-17.
We believe that the Gospel is the power of God to save mankind. The Gospel is
the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ as defined by Paul in 1
Corinthians 15:1-5.
We believe that God will take vengeance out on those who do not know God and on
those who do not obey the Gospel. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9.
We believe that Romans 6:1-6, 17-18 teaches that one obeys the Gospel in
re-enacting the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ, and that obeying
that form of doctrine delivers us and sets us free from sin.
We believe this obedience gives us the assurance of a home in heaven as we walk
in the Light of God. 1 John 1:7;
We believe that as Christians we should assemble as the Church to fellowship
and to worship God. Hebrews 10:14-15, Acts
We believe that worship in Spirit and in Truth defines
both our attitude and our actions. Our attitude when in worship to God is one
of joyful, reverent fear, realizing God's greatness, goodness, love, and
severity. God establishes what we do in worship in His word. When we assemble
together to worship we:
Pray -- 1 Timothy 2:8, Acts 2:42
Study God's Word -- Acts 20:7; 2:42
Take Communion (The Lord's Supper) -- Acts 20:7; 2:42
Give -- 2 Corinthians 9:7
Sing (a capella) -- James 5:13, Hebrews 2:12,
Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17
We believe that God wants you to be a part of His family. If you would like
more information send your name, address, phone number, and email address to Parrish
Church of Christ.
Last revised: 19 August 2008