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Statement of Faith

Cornerstone has no creed simply Christ. The Bible is our sole authorization for all we believe, teach, and do. Cornerstone is committed to the principles of our Restoration Heritage, as expressed past phrases similar these:

  • Where the Bible speaks we speak, where the Bible is silent, we are silent.

  • In essentials unity, in non-essentials, freedom, and in all things, honey.

  • We are not the just Christians, simply we are Christians only.

  • We believe that the Bible is the infallible and inspired Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16) The Bible is our sole authority for our faith and practice.

  • Nosotros believe in God the Father who is creator of the Universe and the ane and only true God. He is the Rex of Kings and the Lord of Lords! (Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 10:x; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 1 Timothy half-dozen:fifteen; 1 John 5:20)

  • We believe that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God. (John iii:16; 1 John iv:nine) The only style to God the Father is through him. (John xiv:6) We believe that Jesus died on a cross, was buried, and on the third day rose again. (Luke 23:44-56; 24:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8) Jesus paid our sin debt and through the cantankerous we are reconciled before God and members of God's family unit. (Mark 10:45, Ephesians 2:16-22; Colossians i:20-23, 2:13-xv; Hebrews ix:xiii-15) Nosotros believe that Jesus is one with the Father and in him is the fullness of God. (John 10:30, 14:nine-11, 17:21; Colossians 2:9)

  • The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit lives in every Christian. (one Corinthians 3:xvi, one Corinthians six:19-20; 2 Timothy 1:fourteen) We are to live our lives according to the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25; Ephesians five:18-twenty). The Holy Spirit helps us and guides us and is our Counselor. (John 14:16-17, 16:seven-13; Romans 8:26-27). The Bible as well teaches usa that the Holy Spirit is a seal that guarantees that we vest to God. (Ephesians 1:13-14)

  • The Bible teaches that all take sinned and fallen brusque of the glory of God and the wages of sin is expiry. (Romans 3:23; 6:23) God has given us the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ and therefore granted us salvation. (Romans 6:23). This gift of salvation comes past grace through faith. (Ephesians 2:viii) There is nothing nosotros can exercise to earn salvation we tin only accept his mercy and be born again and renewed by the Holy Spirit. (Titus iii:three-half dozen; John iii:5)

    How does a person accept God'due south Gift?

    Believe - You believe in your center that Jesus is the Son of God and he was raised from the dead (John iii:16; Romans 10:9)

    Repent - You seek forgiveness and turn away from sin. (Acts 2:38, three:19)

    Confess - Y'all confess Jesus Christ as Lord. (Romans 10:ix-13; Matthew 10:32)

    Baptism - You go baptized ("immersed") into Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the receiving of the Holy Spirit. (Mark sixteen:16; John iii:five; Acts 2:38, 22:16; Galatians iii:26-29; 1 Peter 3:21)

  • The Bible teaches us that the Church is the body of Christ. (Ephesians i:22-23) All Christians are members of Christ'southward body and a part of God's spiritual family unit. (i Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 2:19) The Church is made up of many members but is to be united and work together as one body. (one Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:i-16) This community of believers is to be united to teach others nearly Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:20-21) The Church is to assemble together in order to help and encourage ane other, for fellowship and educational activity, give our praises to God, and share in the breaking of bread ("communion" or "Lord's Supper"). (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:42-47, Acts 20:7; Colossians three:xvi; Hebrews 10:25) As a Church we are to give from our hearts and to take upward a contribution each week. (one Corinthians 16:two; 2 Corinthians viii:12, ix:6-7) All members of Christ'due south Church are to continue in the organized religion and demonstrate their faith through obedience and good deeds. (Colossians i:21-23; James 2:14-26; 1 John 2:3-half-dozen; Ephesians ii:10) The Church consists of imperfect people but God purifies all those who walk in the light and confess their sin. (one John 1:5-ten)

 Leadership

Justin Carter - Senior Government minister

Justin began serving equally our Senior Minister in August 2010. Justin and Renee have been in total-time ministry building since December 2005 where they served at Christview Christian Church in Bossier City, LA, for 4 years. Justin graduated from Harding University in Searcy, AR, with a Available'south Degree in Preaching. Renee and Justin are high school sweethearts and were married in May 17, 2003. They current take four children Cole, Lydia, Josiah, and Johanna and a basset hound named Murphy. We encourage that you take the time to encounter and go connected with Justin and Renee.

Our Elders

Dan Palichat
Van Jorstad
Kim Chase