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The Whole Word Of God.

 

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth". ( 2Timothy 2:15)    

We believe this to be true, that as important as our biblical principals are, they are nothing without love, acceptance, and mercy. We must strive first to create an environment that builds people up and strengthens them in the word not using the word to destroy. We hope the main takeaway from the church will be God's grace, mercy, and amazing love. 

We believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God. (2Timothy 3:16) It Is our life guide and we must follow it to the letter.

The Bible says there is one God, Who has revealed himself in the flesh through his son Jesus Christ. He is both God and man. (Deut 6:4, Eph 4:4-6, Col 2:9-10, 1Tim 3:16)

The Bible says that all have sinned and require salvation. It is very clear on how this salvation is obtained through grace, faith, and the blood of Jesus. This is achieved through repentance, baptism by immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance. (Rom 3:23-25, Eph 2:8-9, John 3:3-5, Acts 2:38-39, 1Pet 3:21, Mark 16:16,Titus 3:5) The Bible is clear on the steps to salvation, they are not open to interpretation.

The Bible teaches us that after this powerful change takes place that we will become new creatures in Him and the old self will pass away. Gods people are a holy people and will not walk after the carnality of this world. When that change takes place there will be no question, it is powerful, it will change everything about you and when you change on the inside it will reflect on the outside. (2 Cor 7:1, Heb 12:14)

The Bible also teaches that with believing comes obedience to the word of God and with this obedience comes the gifts that were promised to all believers. That's right, healing, deliverance from spirits of all kinds, power that you have never seen before. This is how we know for sure we are believers. Not just a chill and a thrill but the real unadulterated power of God. (John 7:38, believe as the scripture says, Mark 16:17) These signs shall follow! Not some of the time, but they shall follow. We have witnessed these first hand and it is real.

These are just a few scriptures there are many more. God is coming back after a church that has made themselves ready. There are religions all over the place saying "Oh, you don't have to do that" or "We have a better way", but the only one that is time honored from that great day on Pentecost, is the one taught by Jesus, the apostles, and "to as many as the Lord our God shall call". He has not changed, His power has not changed, salvation in his name has not changed. If you have any questions or just need direction, feel free to contact us.

 

Tabernacle Church

1024 E 2nd street
Joplin, Mo 64801

417-439-3230