We believe that salvation is a gift from God, completely and wholly. Salvation is a process that happens by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that our righteousness (or right living) is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Even the person who lives their entire life perfectly means nothing to Christ. So it is completely by grace and not works that we are saved (Ephesians 2:8). By the same token, if we are saved our lives should show it. Read the rest of this entry
Archive for October, 2012
Build Up and Dig Deep
Author: Chad HarperOct 2
Isaac wondered around the wilderness trying to find a new home. He recently was kicked out of Philistine because he had prospered so much that the Philistines became afraid of his power and wealth. As he wandered around, figuring out where to go, the Lord appeared to him in Beersheba. The Lord confirmed his promises to Isaac and reassured His hand upon his life. After having his interaction with the Lord, Isaac did two things. He built an altar and dug a well. There are two things you must do after an encounter with God, build up and dig deep. Read the rest of this entry
What To Do With Prosperity
Author: Chad HarperOct 2
We live in a society that does not know what to do with prosperity. The current economic crisis we are in as a nation is a testament to that. Through the 90’s and 2000’s our economy and nation prospered. Even still today we are one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Our standard of poor is some countries’ standard of wealthy. We are an abundantly blessed nation. Read the rest of this entry