We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept eternally secure by God's power and manifest the work of that power in their lives daily by refraining from sin and conforming to Jesus Christ (John 6:37-40, 10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 8:38, 39; 1 Corinthians 1:4-8; I Peter 1:4-5).

The believer's security is a matter for rejoicing and motivation to maturity in Christ through daily obedience to God's Word, clearly forbidding the abuse of Christian liberty as an occasion to sin (Titus 2:11-15; John 20:31; 1 John 5:13; Galatians 5:13; 1 Corinthians 8:13; 2 Peter 1:3-11).

Section 6: The Church We believe that the Church was initially identified in the New Testament, having been a mystery to the Old Testament prophets, but established by Jesus Christ who is its sole Head. It is empowered and perpetuated by the Holy Spirit. It is Christ's "body" for service and His "bride" for glory, being completed at His return to earth (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-28; Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:23-33; Revelation 19:11-16).

We believe the "Church" is primarily manifest through local churches that are comprised of born-again believers who observe baptism and the Lord's Supper, are governed only by the word of God, and answer ultimately to Jesus Christ (Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 1:2, 7:17; 1 Timothy 3:1-15; Acts 2:41-47, 14:23; Ephesians 5:23,27).

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