OUR PURPOSE:
Lynwood Christian Church is a place to belong, grow and serve.
OUR VISION: A
vibrant, welcoming church radiating God's love in the community.
What is
Church Membership?
What is Baptism?
The Bible
Is inspired of God, inerrant in
the original, entirely trustworthy and the final authority in all
matters of faith and conduct, and a guide for the life of each
individual.
God
There is only one living and true God
who exists in a Godhead of three persons: The Father, The Son, and The
Holy Spirit, who are equal in substance, power and eternity.
The Lord Jesus Christ
Was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary. Became Mediator between God and man by
His death on the cross. Brings forgiveness of sins to those who
believe the gospel. Was bodily raised from the dead and appeared to
many. Ascended into Heaven where He now intercedes for His people and
is
coming again in power and judgment.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
indwells all believers enabling them to live godly lives. He equips
all believers with gifts for service to God. He empowers all believers
as witnesses of Jesus Christ.
The Church
The Church is the company of all
believers who have been born again, having been baptised by the Holy
Spirit into one body, of which Jesus Christ is the head. God has given
spiritual gifts to His people for the benefit and growth of the
Church, and we seek to develop these in the life of each believer. We
are not a "charismatic" Church in the modern sense of the word, and so
do not teach or encourage believers to speak in tongues or prophetic
utterances.
Death
Death comes as a consequence of the
fall. At death the spirit of man does not cease to exist or become
unconscious.
Salvation
A sinner is justified before God by
heart-changing faith in Jesus Christ alone. Every one who is justified is born of
God. This new birth produces holiness of life and good works as they
allow the Holy Spirit to live through them and reject the influences
of worldy attitudes.
Baptism
Believers are baptised by full immersion.
While baptism is not essential for salvation it is an act of
obedience, which is publicly declared after salvation has been
received through faith.
The Lord's Supper
All believers are invited to remember
Jesus Christ in His death and resurrection by sharing together the
Lord's Supper, usually each Sunday.
Man
As a consequence of the fall, every
individual is born in sin and powerless to please God. No person has
the strength to do the will of God and so must rely on the Holy
Spirit's enabling for regeneration, repentance and sanctification.
The Devil
Satan is an evil personality who is
always opposed to God and has evil intentions for mankind.
Heaven and Hell
Those who have died will be raised
either to life or to condemnation, and the blessedness of the
righteous and the punishment of the unrighteous will both be eternal.
Return Of Christ
The personal return of Jesus Christ to
translate His Church is imminent, even more so as the days go by.
What is Church
Membership?
The Bible tells us that when
people were baptized, they were added to the church, the Christian
Church. (Acts 2:41) The Christian Church becomes a family and a
body, where the body is made up of members who each have different
gifts. These gifts are used to serve and minister to one another.
As a church, Lynwood
Christian Church recognises the benefit of formal membership. Church
members are those who have committed themselves to God and to the
other members through the following:
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Protecting the unity of the church
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Sharing the responsibility of the
church
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Serving the ministry of the church
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Supporting the testimony of the church
If you have already made this commitment
to the church, we would encourage you to become a member. Members also
have the ability to vote on decisions of important church matters
where required.
If you would like to become a member or
know more about church membership, please contact our Pastor, Mark
Medhurst, at the church office: 9351 8979 or mobile: 0403 150303
What is Baptism?
The Bible tells us that when
people had repented of their sin and made a heart-changing commitment
to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour they were baptised. (Acts 2:38)
Baptism was an expression of their faith and commitment to Christ.
Baptism represents the
following:
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Turning to God in repentance and faith
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Confessing publicly your personal faith
in Jesus Christ
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Following Christ's Example
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Obedience to Christ's Command
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Allegiance to Christ
If you are a follower of
Jesus Christ and have put your faith and trust in Him, then Baptism is
the public declaration and confession of your new life in Christ.
Baptism is a special occasion to be shared amongst your family,
friends, and your new brothers and sisters in Christ.
If you would like to talk
further about baptism, please contact our Pastor, Mark Medhurst, at
the church office: 9351 8979 or mobile: 0403 150303
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