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What We Believe
“To know Jesus Christ and to make
Him known”
Why we exist as a church
The purpose of our church is
summarized in a single sentence based on two key scriptures: “To
know Jesus Christ and to make Him known”
The Great Commandment: Jesus said,
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart... soul... and mind.
This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is
like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and
Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matt. 22:36-40
The Great Commission: Jesus said,
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Saint, and
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matt.
28:19-20
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To “Love God with all your
heart” is “WORSHIP”
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To “Love your neighbor as
yourself” is “MINISTRY”
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To “Go... make disciples” is
“EVANGELISM”
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To “Baptize...” is to
“INCORPORATE INTO FELLOWSHIP”
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To “Teach them... all things” is
“DISCIPLESHIP”
MARANATHA CHAPEL EXISTS:
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To Celebrate God’s Presence
(Worship) thru singing (Eph. 5:19), commitment (Romans
12:1-2), praying (Ps. 95:6), hearing the Word (John 17:17),
giving (1 Cor. 16:1-2), Baptism (Romans 6:3-4), meditating (Hab.
2:20), Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:23-26)
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To Demonstrate God’s Love
(Ministry) Every member is a minister, every task is important
and every member is a “10” in some area
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To Communicate God’s Word
(Evangelism) Because god loves people (2 Pet. 3:9, Luke
15:3-10), because God commands us to reach out (Luke 14:23,
Acts 1:8), because growth is God’s will (Col. 2:19)
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To Incorporate God’s Family
(Fellowship)
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To Educate God’s People
(Discipleship) (Heb. 6:1, 2 Peter 3:18, Eph. 4:11-13)
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