Civil Government
1. As the world's supreme Lord and King, God has instituted civil government and has set up civil authorities, subject to Himself, to rule over communities for His own glory and the public good. For these purposes to be achieved He has given them the powers of life and death, both for the safety and encouragement of all men of good behavior, and for the punishment of the wicked. (Rom. 13:1-4)
2. It is lawful for Christians to accept and carry out the duties of public office when called upon to do so, in which case it becomes their responsibility to maintain justice and peace in accordance with the sound laws of the kingdoms and states which they serve. New Testament teaching authorizes them to wage war when this is found to be just and necessary.(2 Sam. 23:3; Ps. 82:3-4; Luke 3:14)
3. As civil rulers are set up by God for the aforesaid purposes, Christians are to be subject to them in respect of all their lawful requirements, and that, for the Lord's sake and for conscience' sake, and not merely to avoid punishment. They should offer supplications and prayers for kings and all that are in authority, that under their rule they may live a 'quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty'. (Rom. 13:5-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; 1 Pet. 2:17)
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The Gospel
When Jesus asked the question, "Who do you say that I am?" He was asking a question that we all have to answer. As Christians, we have one message to believe and one message to tell--the gospel of Jesus Christ. What God has accomplished for sinners through His Son Jesus Christ in His life, death, and resurrection is not only central to who we are but sufficient for all that we do. If you have never heard of this gospel, we encourage you to consider the two ways to live. In this presentation, you will understand who God is, what He has done, and why it is absolutely necessary for you to turn to Jesus and trust in Him.
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Worship Guide
We invite you to join us for worship at Grace Baptist Church. On Sunday mornings our early service meets at 8:00 a.m and our late service meets at 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, March 14, Pastor Tom Ascol will continue his series "The Gospel-Driven Church," with a message titled "The Character of True Preaching" from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. In the evening service we will meet for a members meeting.
Founders Ministries
Founders Ministries serves the cause of Christ by encouraging the recovery of the gospel and the reformation of local churches. The offices of Founders Ministries are housed at Grace Baptist Church. Tom Ascol is the Executive Director and Ken Puls is the Director of the Founders Study Center.