Discover Southeast Church of Christ
Our Beliefs - Who Are These People?
We thought you might have some questions!
What does the
community of Christians at Southeast believe? What
makes this church unique? What is their heritage?
At Southeast …
We believe that God loves us;
that God loves and lives in passionate pursuit of
the whole world, including you. God is the ruler of
our lives, and that binds us together in powerful
relationships with each other, with Christ Jesus,
and with you!
We believe that God calls us
to be witnesses of His benevolent and righteous rule
and reign in the world. Jesus came to proclaim the
good news of the Kingdom of God, and as Christians
(followers of Christ) our lives and our words are a
Signpost of that Kingdom. We invite you to receive
the gift of the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:15).
We believe that God calls us to be
disciples. Jesus
told those who walked with him, after his death and
resurrection, to Go make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
You will find us to be a people who place a high
value on teaching and baptizing. Our goal is to be
all that God has in mind for his people.
We believe that members of the body of
Christ are called to serve.
Another word for service is ministry. Every
Christian is given gifts by God that are meant to
strengthen the community (Romans 12:4-6). In this
church family, you will have a place to serve, and a
place to belong!
We believe that we encounter God in our
worship. God is
enthroned upon the praise of his People (Psalm
22:3). We gather to encourage each other, to love
one another, and to glorify God who reigns.
We believe
there is One God, eternally existing as Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit.
We believe
that the Bible is God’s inspired Word and is,
therefore; our guide in faith in practice of life and
worship.
We believe
that gospel is epitomized in the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus died for
sins, once for all, the righteous for the
unrighteous, to bring us to God (1 Peter 3:18). We
are saved by our faith in the work of Jesus on the
cross. This is God’s plan of salvation.
We believe
that the church is made up of those people who
choose by faith to give their whole lives to God,
allowing God to rule their lives. We believe that
this covenant commitment is declared by repentance,
by confession, and in baptism (which is immersion).
We believe
that the church is the temple of the Holy Spirit of
God and that each baptized Christian is a vessel of
that Holy Spirit of God.
We believe
that God is enthroned in heaven, ruling the cosmos.
When Judgment Day comes, Christ will come and draw
all things to a close. Everyone will be required to
stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give an
account of the deeds done in the body. Those who
walk in faith and faithfulness will be received into
the happiness of the Lord.
What you
will see in our worship:
- We
have communion every Sunday, and everyone
present is welcome to share.
- We
sing without musical instruments because the
early Christians did not. We invite everyone to
sing!
What you
may not see, but is distinctive about us:
- This
church is led by spiritual men who have been
selected by the congregation to serve as
Shepherds (pastors), Elders, or Overseers
(bishops).
- We
are not a part of any denominational structure.
The elders of this church are held accountable
by God and by the members of this church.
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