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BeliefsBaptist Faith and Message
Grace Fellowship of Decatur is a Southern Baptist Church, cooperating with the Southern Baptist Convention, Illinois Baptist State Association, and the Central Baptist Association of Decatur, Illinois. As such, we subscribe to the Baptist Faith and Message, adopted by the SBC in 2000 as our official doctrinal statement. To read this document click here:
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We also find agreement with the Abstract of Principles of 1858, the New Hampshire Baptist Confession, and the Second London Confession of Faith, as well as earlier versions of the BF&M (1925, 1963, and 1998), all of which are precursors to the current Baptist Faith and Message.
Grace Fellowship has adopted the following
MEMBERSHIP COVENANT:
Having received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and having followed Him in Biblical baptism, I am now led by the Holy Spirit to unite with Grace Fellowship of Decatur. In so doing, I commit myself wholeheartedly, to God, and to the other members of the church family, to:
I. SECURE THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH
By acting in love toward other members,
By refusing to hear or tell any gossip, and
By willingly submitting to Biblical church leadership.
Romans 14. 19, Romans 15. 5, 1 Peter 1.22, James 1.19, Ephesians 4. 29, Hebrews 13.17, 1 John 4. 7-8
II. SHARE IN THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MY CHURCH
By praying for its ministries and growth,
By inviting lost people to attend, and
By warmly welcoming all who visit.
1 Thessalonians 1. 2, Luke 14.23 , Romans 15. 7
III. SERVE IN THE MINISTRY OF MY CHURCH
By discovering and using my spiritual gifts and talents, and
By being equipped to serve by my pastors and leaders, and
By maintaining a servants heart
1 Peter 4.10, Ephesians 4.11-12, Philippians 2. 4-5, Romans 12. 4-8
IV. SUPPORT THE TESTIMONY OF MY CHURCH
By attending services regularly and faithfully, and
By living a Godly life before others, and
By giving of my income regularly.
Hebrews 10.25 , Philippians 1.27, 1 Corinthians 16.2, Leviticus 27.30, Malachi 3. 10, 1 Peter 1. 15
