Free Grace Chapel

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

Official Statement of Belief

  1. We believe the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21), inerrant (Ps. 119:160; John 17:17), infallible (Num. 23:19; 1 Pet. 1:2), preserved (Ps. 12:6-7; Ps. 119:89, 160; Isa. 40:8; Mt. 4:4; 5:18; 24:35; Mk. 13:31; Lk. 21:33; 1 Pet. 1:23-25) Word of God, and the sole rule of faith and practice.
  2. We believe eternal life is a free gift that cannot be lost, received by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works of any kind (John 3:15, 16, 36; 5:24; 6:47; 11:25-27; Rom. 4:4-5; Rom. 11:6; Eph. 2:8-9).
  3. We believe Assurance of our eternal destiny is based solely on believing Jesus' promise to the believer, and not on looking to our works, experiences, or behavior (John 3:15, 16, 36; 5:24; 6:47; 10:28-29; 11:25-27).
  4. We believe that we as believers are accountable for our actions before God, and we will be judged at the Bema to determine our eternal rewards, but not our eternal destinies (Rom. 14:10; 1 Cor. 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:10).
  5. We believe in the Trinity (1 John 5:7). There is one God (Deut. 6:4), revealed in 3 persons; God the Father (1 Pet. 1:2); God the Son (John 1:1-4; Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1:1-3); God the Spirit (Acts 5:1-4; Heb. 9:14), and each person of the Trinity is distinct (Mt. 3:13-17; Mk. 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22).
  6. We believe in the Deity of Christ (John 1:1-4; Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1:1-3).
  7. We believe in the virgin birth of Christ (Isa. 7:14; Mt. 1:22-23).
  8. We believe in the substitutionary atonement of Christ (John 1:29; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; 1 John 2:2).
  9. We believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ (Mt. 28:9; Luke 24:36-43; John 2:19-21; 20:26-28; 1 Cor. 15).
  10. We believe in 3 future judgments.
    • At the Bema of Christ believers will be judged to determine eternal rewards not to determine eternal destiny (Rom. 14:10; 1 Cor. 3:10-15; 2 Cor. 5:10).
    • At the Great White Throne unbelievers will be judged to determine the degree of eternal punishment (Rev. 20:11-15).
    • At the judgment of the sheep and goats, those who survive the 7-year tribulation will be judged to determine who will go into the Millennium (Mt. 25:31-46).
  11. We believe in the continuation of all the spiritual gifts until the return of Christ (1 Cor. 1:7; 12-14; Rom. 12:3-8; Eph. 4:11).
  12. We believe in the ordinances of believer's baptism (Acts 8:37-38) and the Lord's supper (1 Cor. 11:23-34).

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Church Leadership:

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of Free Grace Chapel (Eph. 5:23-24; Col. 1:18). He governs Free Grace Chapel through the inspired Old and New Testament Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16).

The Pastor is appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, as the overseer of Free Grace Chapel (Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:7-12).

The Pastor chooses deacons to assist in overseeing Free Grace Chapel as the need arises (Acts 6:1-7).

The Pastor and the deacons will meet once a year to review the Free Grace Chapel Method of Governance and consider any revisions by praying for wisdom (James 1:5-8), and consulting the inspired Old and New Testament Scriptures (1 Tim. 3:16).

All deacons must fully agree with the Free Grace Chapel Statement of Belief.

Appointing & Replacing Deacons:

Free Grace Chapel will follow the pattern of Acts 6:1-7 for appointing and replacing deacons:

Qualifications:

Deacons must have a good testimony (reputation), be full of wisdom, and full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3).

Recognition:

The Pastor will pray for deacons, and lay hands on them in the presence of Free Grace Chapel to recognize and appoint them as deacons (Acts 6:3, 5-6).

Person(s) authorized to act in behalf of Free Grace Chapel:

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of Free Grace Chapel. As such, He has absolute authority to act in behalf of Free Grace Chapel (Eph. 5:23-24; Col. 1:18).

The Pastor is appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit as the overseer of Free Grace Chapel (Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:7-12). As such, he is authorized under the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to act in behalf of Free Grace Chapel.

The Pastor may grant deacons authority to act in behalf of Free Grace Chapel as the need may arise (Acts 6:1-7).

Resolving grievances or difficulties:

Free Grace Chapel will pray for wisdom (James 1:5-8), and consult the inspired Old and New Testament Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16) for the right course of action to take regarding any grievances or difficulties.

Membership requirements for Free Grace Chapel:

Free Grace Chapel is a private group, which invites interested people to attend their services (John 1:43-46), provided they adhere to the inspired Old and New Testament Scriptures as the sole of rule of faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16).

Handling Church Offerings:

Church offerings will be safeguarded and counted by no less than two members appointed by the Pastor. When the offering has been safeguarded, counted, and recorded in the church records, the offering may be deposited into the Free Grace Chapel Bank account by any member appointed by the Pastor. All offerings will be used for the Ministry needs of Free Grace Chapel.

Handling Property:

All property of Free Grace Chapel will be used only for the Ministry needs of Free Grace Chapel, and will be safeguarded at a location authorized by the Pastor.

Dissolution:

If Free Grace Chapel dissolves, all remaining assets will be used to pay any outstanding debts. The assets that remain after payment of outstanding debts, will go to a Christian Church of the Pastor's choice.

Name:

Free Grace Chapel

Date of Creation:

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Purpose:

Free Grace Chapel meets together primarily on the First day of the week to hold the Lord Jesus Christ before the people (Acts 20:6-7; 1 Cor. 16:2; Phil. 2:14-16).

Governance:

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Head of Free Grace Chapel (Eph. 5:23-24; Col. 1:18). He governs Free Grace Chapel through the inspired Old and New Testament Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16).

The Pastor is appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, as the overseer of Free Grace Chapel (Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:7-12).

The Pastor chooses deacons to assist in overseeing Free Grace Chapel as the need arises (Acts 6:1-7).

Created By:

Name: Michael Jay Kramer

Signature:

Date:

Name: Cathleen Mary Kramer

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Who We Are

We are a church located in the beautiful city of Redlands, California.

We meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 am.

We meet in the back of the school located at 1826 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374.

As a free church we believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the church.So we have chosen not to seek 501c3 Tax Exempt recognition from the IRS, nor to seek incorporation from the state of Califronia. Neither of which are required by law.

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