Theological Positions of our Church

Regarding Salvation:
We believe that salvation rests in the finished work of Jesus Christ. That Jesus was sinless but became sin for us that we might be made righteous through faith in Him. Salvation requires that we trust in Jesus and invite Him to be the Lord of our lives.

Regarding God:
We believe in the traditional Trinitarian view of God. That He exists in three persons; The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the trinity is co-equal and exist together in perfect unity.

Regarding Jesus Christ:
 We believe that Jesus is the pre-existent Son of God. He came to earth being sent by the Father to be born to a virgin named Mary. He lived a sinless life and died a sacrificial death to redeem those who believe in Him. He was raised by the power of God.

Regarding Mankind:
We believe that man is loved by God. Man in the natural condition is sinful and separated from God. Mankind stands in desperate need of a savior who is Jesus Christ the Lord. Each person must individually accept Jesus into their lives by faith.

Regarding the Future state of the redeemed:
We believe that Jesus will come back to earth as He promised to gather His church to Himself. Those who die in faith go immediately upon their death to be with Jesus to await His glorious appearing to earth where He will reign forever and ever. We believe that those who do not believe are lost.

Regarding Authority: We believe the Bible is the final authority for all faith and practice.

What is Prayer?

If the Bible is our food, then prayer is our air. It’s the way by which we draw in the atmosphere of God.

Prayer is rich and varied. Sometimes we confess our sins in a prayer of penitence. Sometimes we praise God in worship and thanksgiving. Sometimes we ask God for help and grace to meet whatever comes our way. Sometimes we pray for other people. Sometimes we’re quiet, knowing that when we stop clamoring and pleading our case, there comes a sense of God’s reply, some intimation of His will, some message from Him to us.

Remember that nothing God can ever give is comparable to himself. It is God we seek in prayer. Everything else is secondary.

The Member Covenant of Moab Community Church
Advancing the Kingdom of Jesus
Having been led by the Spirit of God to receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior,
profess our faith in Him to the glory of our Father in Heaven, and be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of the Triune God and His church gathered here, most solemnly and joyfully enter into this Covenant with one another as one body in Christ.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit in us we live out this covenant by:
 
    A.  Walking together in Christian love;

B.  Gathering regularly, whether in groups of three, twelve, seventy or a multitude to glorify God through worship, expression of our gratefulness, study of God’s Word, and prayer; to seek counsel, spiritual encouragement and strength, sharpening of our minds, and to develop our fruits of the Spirit;

C. Praying with and for one another, sharing our burdens, sorrows, and joys;

D. Engaging regularly in personal Bible reading, prayer and reflection;

E. Discipling our children, youth and adults in the Christian faith;

F. Exercising Christian care and watchfulness over one another;

G. Being thoughtful and courteous to one another; slow to take offense, always ready for reconciliation so the church can be a refuge and place of  peace;

H. To guard the spiritual and Scriptural purity, peace, and prosperity of the Church;

I. Assisting through the gifts of the Spirit in the work of the Church and promoting its usefulness as a witness to the saving grace of the Father through Christ Jesus;

J. Walking purposefully in the world, honest and faithful in engagements, exemplary in conduct, denying ungodliness and worldly lust;

K. Praying earnestly and encouraging others to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior;

L. Loving and praying for all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, as well as unbelievers;

M. Contributing as the Lord directs to the financial support of the Church, the relief of the needy, and evangelism of all people;

N. Pledging that when we remove ourselves from this place, we will as soon as possible unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this Covenant and the principles of God’s word.