Cornerstone Baptist Church - Purpose
1.1 The purpose
of CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH is to glorify God by carrying out the commands and commission of our LORD Jesus Christ, who loved the church and gave Himself for it, and now has made it His body here on earth. (Ephesians 5:25; I Corinthians 12:13). We shall do this by:
(a) Promotion of Godly worship,
conducting services on a regular basis, and serving as a church home for those of like faith In this general area. (Hebrews 10:25)
(b) Edification of the saints of God
in the faithful preaching and teaching of the whole counsel of the Word of God. (Acts 20:26-27; Ephesians 4.11-16).
(c) Proclamation of the Gospel
of the LORD Jesus Christ, and the saving grace of God expressed in the shed blood and finished work of Christ on the cross. (Matthew 28:19-20; Roams 1:16; I Corinthians 15:1-4).
(d) Administration of the church ordinances
of baptism (union), and the LORD's Supper (communion). (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41; 10:48;
Matthew 26:26-30: Acts 2:42; I Corinthians 11:23-26).
(e) Application of Biblical discipline.
(Matthew 18:15-20; I Corinthians 5:1-13;
I Corinthians 6:1-8).
(f) Incorporation of all other possible God honoring means
in propagating our Christian faith, such as: personal witness, evangelistic campaigns, fervent missionary efforts and programs, Christian education, printed page, establishing other churches of like faith, and by maintaining a good testimony for Christ in our community through godliness and good works. (I Corinthians 9:19-23).
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