Statement Of Faith

These are nonnegotiable tenets of faith of “JOPLIN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH” 

1. WE BELIEVE…The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.

2. WE BELIEVE…There is only One True God–revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).

3. WE BELIEVE…In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God’s son Jesus was both human and divine.

4. WE BELIEVE…though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.

5. WE BELIEVE…and practice two ordinances— (A) Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and (B) Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.