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    The document is an affirmation of biblical community that outlines core Christian beliefs and values. It begins by stating the work is built on faithful service to God's word as shown by changemakers in scripture. It then outlines beliefs in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that the Bible provides authoritative guidance; and belief in resurrection and life after death. It continues listing commitments to spiritual growth, ministering to others, respecting all people, displaying the Spirit's fruits, refraining from harmful behaviors and honoring relationships, and seeking unity in Christ.

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    The document is an affirmation of biblical community that outlines core Christian beliefs and values. It begins by stating the work is built on faithful service to God's word as shown by changemakers in scripture. It then outlines beliefs in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that the Bible provides authoritative guidance; and belief in resurrection and life after death. It continues listing commitments to spiritual growth, ministering to others, respecting all people, displaying the Spirit's fruits, refraining from harmful behaviors and honoring relationships, and seeking unity in Christ.

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    FLDC Affirmation of Biblical Community

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    The document is an affirmation of biblical community that outlines core Christian beliefs and values. It begins by stating the work is built on faithful service to God's word as shown by changemakers in scripture. It then outlines beliefs in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; that the Bible provides authoritative guidance; and belief in resurrection and life after death. It continues listing commitments to spiritual growth, ministering to others, respecting all people, displaying the Spirit's fruits, refraining from harmful behaviors and honoring relationships, and seeking unity in Christ.

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    AFFIRMATION OF BIBLICAL COMMUNITY

    INTRODUCTION

    The work we share is built on the foundations of faithful service. Both historical and
    contemporary, we join those changemakers who motivated by Scripture, through service and
    sacrifice, shone the light of God’s Word where needed most. Our hope remains constant: that
    God’s Word would inspire those it reaches to be concerned for one another, to help one another
    to show love and to do good. (Hebrews 10:24)

    This is the motivation for our Affirmation of Biblical Community-- uniting us in a common
    commitment to the Scriptures, in faithful service to the whole Church.

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    I BELIEVE IN AND CHOOSE TO PURSUE THE GOD OF THE BIBLE

    I believe in and worship one God eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit:

    God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

    God, the Son, our one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, who for our eternal salvation
    became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made a human being; for our sins he was
    crucified, suffered death, was buried, and on the third day was resurrected; he ascended into
    heaven and from there shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead;

    God, the Holy Spirit, through whose presence and power come regeneration and empowerment
    for ministry.

    I believe the Bible is inspired by God, an open invitation to all people, and, for me, provides
    authoritative guidance for my faith and conduct.

    I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

    I WILL SEEK TO PURSUE MY IDENTITY IN CHRIST AS DESCRIBED IN THE BIBLE

    I will seek spiritual maturity through regular Bible engagement, participating in worship and prayer
    with others, and being involved in a local Christian church (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 3:16;
    Hebrews 10:25).

    I will seek to be involved in ministering to the needs of others, both within and beyond our
    communities (Hebrews 10:24; Luke 10:25-37; James 1:27).

    I will seek to show respect for all people without distinction, for each is created in God’s image
    (Genesis 1:27; Galatians 3:28).

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    I will seek to increasingly display the Spirit’s fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
    goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

    I will seek to resist temptations of deception, malicious speech, stealing, cheating others, and
    dishonoring my body through substance abuse, objectifying or taking advantage of other people
    (Galatians 5:16-21; Colossians 3:5-11).

    I will seek to refrain from sexual activity outside of the marriage covenant prescribed and
    exemplified in the Bible: “a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, and the
    two will become one," symbolizing the relationship between Christ and His Church (Matthew
    19:5; Ephesians 5:31).
    If married, I will seek to view my marriage as a human symbol of the relationship between Christ
    and His Church, and I choose to honor the covenant of marriage as a lifelong commitment, and I
    choose to pursue all reasonable avenues of reconciliation should my spouse and I have
    unresolved conflict (Malachi 2:13-16; Matthew 5:31-32).

    I acknowledge that every person sins (engaging in conduct that falls short of God’s standards),
    and I will seek to rejoice in God’s unconditional love and forgiveness of all repentant sinners
    (Romans 3:23; Ephesians 1:7).

    I will seek to treat all persons with love and respect, even if I disagree with their values, attitudes,
    and behaviors (1 Peter 2:17: Matthew 7:12).

    When relational conflict arises, regardless of fault I will seek to follow a biblical process for
    correction, forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. (Matthew 5:23-24, 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians
    6:1-6).

    I believe that seeking unity in the pursuit of Christ makes possible the unity of our collective ministry.

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