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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Make checks payable to “Journey Christian Fellowship” or to “JCF.”
JCF is not a "501(c)(3)" organization (which is a U.S. Federal Government designation), but of course in Virginia contributions to religious entities are tax-deductible.
Send donations to:
Journey Christian Fellowship
2429 John Wayland Highway, Suite 3
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Thank you!
JCF is not a "501(c)(3)" organization (which is a U.S. Federal Government designation), but of course in Virginia contributions to religious entities are tax-deductible.
Send donations to:
Journey Christian Fellowship
2429 John Wayland Highway, Suite 3
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Thank you!
GROWTH TOOLS
New life in Christ: A thirteen lesson Bible study on the basic keys for a new disciple.
How Good Is Good Enough by Andy Stanley tells you how to become a Christian
Seven Signs of Jesus: A Bible study from the book of John
Isaiah 61 Ministry: a confessional, cleansing, healing, and deliverance ministry
Life Transformation Groups: a tool for spiritual growth, accountability and development
For any of the above resources, request the individual materials of your choice at this email address:
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How Good Is Good Enough by Andy Stanley tells you how to become a Christian
Seven Signs of Jesus: A Bible study from the book of John
Isaiah 61 Ministry: a confessional, cleansing, healing, and deliverance ministry
Life Transformation Groups: a tool for spiritual growth, accountability and development
For any of the above resources, request the individual materials of your choice at this email address:
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WHAT WE DO
How and where we do the Jesus work:
Leaving: replacing personal and Christian activities with time spent on building relationships.
Living among the natural activities of the people around us.
Listening: watching and responding to the needs of those around us and in particular the God-seekers.
Loving: receiving God’s free offer to graciously live life and bless others without expectations.
Seven Basic Commands of Christ
Jesus ordered many things but we can group them under seven basic commands. In Acts 2:37-47 we find the 3,000 converts of the first New Testament church obeying all of them in their basic form. The only one that is not named is love but we see it in their fellowship. Jesus’ commands are the foundation upon which we build all teaching and ministry:
Repent, believe, and receive the Holy Spirit (conversion, regeneration), Mark 1:15; John 3:16; 20:22
Be baptized and live the new life it initiates, initiating ongoing transformation, Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:1-14
Love God, neighbor, fellow disciples, the needy in a practical way and enemies (forgive), Matthew 22:36-40; John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 5:43-48
Break bread (Communion, related to all that we do to worship), Matthew 26:26-28; John 4:24
Pray (private and family devotions, intercession and spiritual warfare), John 16:24
Give (stewardship of our time, treasure and talents), Luke 6:38
Make disciples (witness for Christ, shepherd, apply the Word, train leaders, send missionaries), Matthew 28:18-20
The commands and their corresponding duties are like links in a chain. A church is no stronger than its weakest link; we develop obedience to all of the commands. An Asian tribe compares Jesus’ commands to an oxcart wheel. Jesus is the hub; His basic commands are seven spokes. If a church neglects one or more commands their spokes shrink, the wheel is no longer round; the oxen strain in vain to pull the loaded cart.
We also obey Jesus when we observe His apostles’ commands. They wrote with His inspired authority. The commands in their letters, however, are not basic in the same way--they are not the foundation or 'basement floor' of the building. They belong to the second story and on up, along with all other biblical doctrine; we will spend all eternity learning more about God. They are for leaders and believers already baptized and under a church's care.
Obeying Jesus is a massive doctrine in Scripture. Nothing is more basic for faith and ministry:
-- They provide the foundation for our faith; to obey His words is to build on the Rock (Matt. 7:24-28).
-- They provide for a relational faith; Jesus said, "If you love me, obey my commands" (John 14:15).
-- They provide the basic curriculum to make disciples. (Matt. 28:18-20).
Leaving: replacing personal and Christian activities with time spent on building relationships.
Living among the natural activities of the people around us.
Listening: watching and responding to the needs of those around us and in particular the God-seekers.
Loving: receiving God’s free offer to graciously live life and bless others without expectations.
Seven Basic Commands of Christ
Jesus ordered many things but we can group them under seven basic commands. In Acts 2:37-47 we find the 3,000 converts of the first New Testament church obeying all of them in their basic form. The only one that is not named is love but we see it in their fellowship. Jesus’ commands are the foundation upon which we build all teaching and ministry:
Repent, believe, and receive the Holy Spirit (conversion, regeneration), Mark 1:15; John 3:16; 20:22
Be baptized and live the new life it initiates, initiating ongoing transformation, Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:1-14
Love God, neighbor, fellow disciples, the needy in a practical way and enemies (forgive), Matthew 22:36-40; John 13:34-35, Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 5:43-48
Break bread (Communion, related to all that we do to worship), Matthew 26:26-28; John 4:24
Pray (private and family devotions, intercession and spiritual warfare), John 16:24
Give (stewardship of our time, treasure and talents), Luke 6:38
Make disciples (witness for Christ, shepherd, apply the Word, train leaders, send missionaries), Matthew 28:18-20
The commands and their corresponding duties are like links in a chain. A church is no stronger than its weakest link; we develop obedience to all of the commands. An Asian tribe compares Jesus’ commands to an oxcart wheel. Jesus is the hub; His basic commands are seven spokes. If a church neglects one or more commands their spokes shrink, the wheel is no longer round; the oxen strain in vain to pull the loaded cart.
We also obey Jesus when we observe His apostles’ commands. They wrote with His inspired authority. The commands in their letters, however, are not basic in the same way--they are not the foundation or 'basement floor' of the building. They belong to the second story and on up, along with all other biblical doctrine; we will spend all eternity learning more about God. They are for leaders and believers already baptized and under a church's care.
Obeying Jesus is a massive doctrine in Scripture. Nothing is more basic for faith and ministry:
-- They provide the foundation for our faith; to obey His words is to build on the Rock (Matt. 7:24-28).
-- They provide for a relational faith; Jesus said, "If you love me, obey my commands" (John 14:15).
-- They provide the basic curriculum to make disciples. (Matt. 28:18-20).
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Welcome to Journey Christian Fellowship.
We are a new church that has launched in 2012. We are on a journey together. Our core group has been friends for the past three to four years, some for more. We are in love with Jesus and have experienced His grace. As Christians, we have found that Jesus Christ calls us to be disciples. The journey is to walk daily with Christ and with each other. Hebrews says that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. That means Jesus can touch our past with forgiveness and healing. So many Christians carry baggage from their past. Jesus calls us to walk with Him today and he is able to secure our destiny. Our destiny is to advance the glory of His name. We are not a church about architecture or committees; we are a church of relationships with Christ and with each other.
Also...
Our Three Foundations
Jesus Christ is both our Savior and Lord.
The Bible, as God’s Word, is the final authority in all of our lives.
These two commitments are to be lived out in relationship with other believers in a local church.
Faith Statement of the National Association of Evangelicals
See here on NAE.net
Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen. [ source ]
Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen. [ source ]
We are a new church that has launched in 2012. We are on a journey together. Our core group has been friends for the past three to four years, some for more. We are in love with Jesus and have experienced His grace. As Christians, we have found that Jesus Christ calls us to be disciples. The journey is to walk daily with Christ and with each other. Hebrews says that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. That means Jesus can touch our past with forgiveness and healing. So many Christians carry baggage from their past. Jesus calls us to walk with Him today and he is able to secure our destiny. Our destiny is to advance the glory of His name. We are not a church about architecture or committees; we are a church of relationships with Christ and with each other.
Also...
Our Three Foundations
Jesus Christ is both our Savior and Lord.
The Bible, as God’s Word, is the final authority in all of our lives.
These two commitments are to be lived out in relationship with other believers in a local church.
Faith Statement of the National Association of Evangelicals
See here on NAE.net
Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen. [ source ]
Nicene Creed:
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen. [ source ]
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