a home for next steps
the basics of faith
GOD LOVES YOU, AND WANTS YOU TO EXPERIENCE AN ABUNDANT LIFE.
"I have come that they may have life, and life to the fullest."
John I0:I0
God is real. He sees you and knows you. He wants you to know Him. You can know God by agreeing with Him about the following truths:
SIN IS AN EVERYONE PROBLEM
"All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23
The Scripture tells us that everyone sins: good people, people you admire, even people who help people. We sin because we are sinners. Adam and Eve sinned, and we as their descendants, have inherited their nature. We need help. We cannot stop sinning by ourselves. God knows this and has made a way to deal with our never-ending sin problem.
GOD SENT HIS SON JESUS TO DIE FOR OUR SINS
"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
Jesus Christ, God's Son, provided the only way for us to have peace with God. Jesus is sinless, because He is God. He died on the cross for our sins. God accepted what His Son did on our behalf. A pure and holy sacrifice was made for a sinful and needy mankind. Jesus Christ is God's only provision for man’s sin.
BY FAITH, WE RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST INTO OUR HEARTS, AND EXPERIENCE WHAT SCRIPTURE CALLS A "NEW BIRTH"
"To all who received Him, to those who believed in his name, He gave the right to become children of God."
1 John 1: 12
We receive Jesus Christ by faith into our hearts when we:
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Admit we are sinners.
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Are sorry for our sins and desire to change our way of life.
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Believe we have forgiveness because Jesus paid the debt of our sin with His own blood. The Father loves, accepts, and forgives us because of Jesus.
ALL WHO RECEIVE CHRIST RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE!
"God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe In the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you Have eternal life.”
1 John 5:11-13
Thank God that his son Jesus Christ can be part of your life. He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5). You can now have eternal life and an eternal home in Heaven. You can have this not because you are good or deserving, but because Jesus made a way by laying down His life for you, that you may have everlasting life in Him!
By praying the simple prayer of salvation written below, you can be saved.
a prayer of salvation
Dear Jesus,
I thank you that you lived, died and rose again so that I might be free from sin, shame and brokenness. Lord I pray that you would forgive me of my sin, and help me to live in the strength of your sacrifice for me.
Today I want to receive you as my personal Lord and Saviour. By faith, I give you my life from this day onward and will serve you with all my heart, with my entire mind, with all my strength now and forever.
Thank you Lord Jesus for welcoming me into the family of God and granting me eternal life in Heaven.
I pray all these things in Jesus’ name.
Amen!
If you prayed this prayer sincerely from your heart, the Bible says that you are saved and you have begun the process of discipleship to Jesus. You need no longer be afraid of your eternal destination – you have been invited into the family of God and you are secure in Jesus!
connect with a pastor
It would be our pleasure and privilege to get to know you, and help you along in your new faith journey. We often say here at SPC, that you faith was never meant to be practiced alone, and we believe in healthy relationships and mentorship as each of us live out a life in progress with Jesus.
discover a home to grow in one of our groups
Our Growth Groups serve to help people grow in thier faith. These groups are often bible study based, and aim to broaden your understanding of scripture and faith.
Our Connect Groups serve to help people grow in community. These groups are often interest or stage of life specific to help people grow in
community & relationship.
Our Care Groups serve to meet a specific need. These groups aim to care for people in crisis, or who are walking through some of life’s toughest challenges.
you were made for a purpose
Lastly, we believe that each if us were made for a purpose. Scripture tells us that those who belong to Christ have become a living sacrifice. We don't want to just be recipients of the goodness of God, but we want to be active in showing the goodness of God. A core pillar to our development and faith is learning to love, serve, and give.
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Here at SPC there are several ways that we aim to live full of purpose. We want to partner in community events, help you get involved in the life of the church.