Statement of Faith

The following 12 statements of faith are proclamations that must be agreed uopn in order to become a part of the membership here at New Hope Fellowship.

1. We believe, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete. thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(II Corinthians 3:16,17)

2. We believe the Godhead consists of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(II Corinthians 13:14)

3. We believe in the diety of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascention to the right hand of the Father.
(I Timothy 3:16)

4. We believe in evangelistic and missionary fervor and endeavor.
(Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-18)

5. We believe in salvation through the redeeming blood of Christ.
(Hebrews 9:22)

6. We believe in water baptism for believers by immersion.
(Matthew 28:19)

7. We believe in the keeping power of God.
(Jude 24)

8. We believe in sanctification and holiness of heart and the overcoming life.
(Ephesians 5:15-17) 9. We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit; the present ministry through the five ministries, the gifts of the Spirit, and the fruit of the Spirit.
(Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6; Ephesians 4:11; I Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22,23)

10. We believe that divine healing is obtained on the basis of the Atonement.
(I Peter 2:24)

11. We believe in Christ's imminent personal return in power and great glory, in His rein over the earth and in His everlasting dominion.
(Acts 1:11; Daniel 7:14)

12. We believe in resurrection of both the saved and the lost, that they are saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of eternal punishment.
(John 5:28,29; Revelation 20:15)

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Vision Statement

Our vision for New Hope Fellowship is to be a New Testament Church in the Blloomfield area that will bring glory to God and His Son, Jesus Christ, and effectively disciple a people who would take the hope we have in the gospel to the place the Holy Spirit directs them.

In order to fulfill that vision, we must be willing to minister in three ways:

1. To minister to God (in worship, prayer, giving, etc.).

2. To minister to fellow believers (in teaching of the Word, fellowship, gifts of the Spirit, etc.).

3. To minister to the people in the world (in evangelism, outreach ministries, support of missions, etc.).

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The Church of Jesus Christ Has Been Called A "Covenant Community

How does a local church experience the joys of covenant relationship?

1. When individuals are being knit, built, framed, and joined together. This speaks of close, longlasting, real friendship.

2. When the spirit of sacrifice becomes the attitude in which the community meets the needs of all.

3. When people want to spend time together in both spiritual and natural activities: church services, picnics, camps, home meetings, sports, family activities, baby showers, and so forth.

4. When the elderly retain proper Godly authority throughout their lives and are cherished and respected by the community.

5. When the children are having modeled before them the character of Christ through the lifestyle of Mothers, Fathers, and single adults.

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Leadership's Commitment To You

We commit ourselves to you in the following ways:

1. To teach sound doctrine from God's Word.
a. John 31:15, "Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Feed my lambs.'"
b. Titus 2:1, "You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine.

2. To be examples before you, in our life style, of what it means to serve the Lord.
a. I Timothy 4:12, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example before the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
b. I Timothy 4:16, "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourseld and your hearers."

3. To keep watch over your progress in the Lord.
a. Acts 20:28, "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood."
b. I Peter 5:1-3, "To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers, not because you must, but because you are eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock."

4. To be faithful in praying for you.
a. Ephesians 1:16, "I have not stoped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers."
b. Colossians 1:3, "We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you."

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Your Commitment

We are asking you to commit yourself to us in these ways.

1. Sincerely show love toward your brothers and sisters.
a. John 15:12-13, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
b. Romans 12:10, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love." c. Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

2. Pray for your leaders and the body of Christ.
a. Colossians 4:3, "And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains."
b. 1 Thessalonians 5:25, "Brothers, pray for us."
c. 2 Thessalonians 3:1, "Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored."

4. Support the work of God with your tithes and offerings.
a. Malachi 3:10, "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."
b. 2 Corinthians 9:7, "Each man should give according to what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

5. Be faithful in attending the corporate gatherings of the body.
a. Hebrews 10:25, "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." b. Ephesians 9:19-22, "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Chief Cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.

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From Reinhard Bonnke:
"Candles in candlesticks; light bulbs go into light sockets; trees grow in soil. Without candlesticks, candles would fall over; without being plugged in, light bulbs would never shine; without soil, trees would die. AND. . . for Christians, a church is a candlestick, a power source, somewhere to be rooted, so you can stand, shine, and grow."

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