Vision Statement: As followers of Christ, we must be a light in a dark world. Our actions should reflect His purpose and glorify Him as our Prophet, Priest, King, & Savior. We believe that after becoming a follower of Christ and truly trusting that His blood has removed all sins, our subsequent actions become materials in building the spiritual Kingdom of God. 2 Co 5:10 For we must all appear bef
ore the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. This is not the Great White Throne judgment for Unbelievers, but the Judgment Seat of Christ is a judgment specifically to reveal the actions taken by His saved people. Our ability to utilize our talents, finances, resources, etc according to His Purpose will determine our ultimate reward. We believe the reward Christ is speaking of is Authority in the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God has various levels of authority, rankings, and power. This is reflected in creation of angels as well as human authority. We may not be "mayors or governors" in our local communities, but God's authority supercedes that of mankind even prior to His 2nd coming. And when Christ does come to manifest his Earthly Kingdom, believers who have built according to purpose will reign with him for 1000 years. Rev 20:4 "And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." This honor or reward will NOT be given to every believer just because they got saved. Traditions of Man (regardless of the honest intentions) are not materials of Gold, Silver, or Precious Stones. Today we have over 2000 different "Christian" denominations that often believe the other denominations are wrong. This divisiveness results in materials of wood, hay, & stubble. If our righteousness is not of God, it holds no eternal value. You may impress others, convince others, or even fool others, but our righteousness is filthy rags. Matt 5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
