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We are made of different people just like you. We have a vision to
make a difference in your life and in the life of others.
Vision is not about reality or what is. Vision is all about our dreams and
desires of what could be. What shall we then say to these things? If God
be for us, who can be against us?
make a difference in your life and in the life of others.
Vision is not about reality or what is. Vision is all about our dreams and
desires of what could be. What shall we then say to these things? If God
be for us, who can be against us?
The following comprise the essential Scriptural beliefs of this church and
its members. In these essentials we have unity.
(A) About God. God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1, 26,
27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
(B) About Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-
equal with the Father. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of
the virgin Mary, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the
perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He
literally and physically arose from the dead after three days to
demonstrate His power over sin and death, by which we are justified.
He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth
to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. (Matthew 1: 22-23; Isaiah
9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4;
Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1: 9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)
(C) About the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father
and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of
their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the
moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living,
understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. As
Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. (2 Corinthians 3:17;
John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1: 8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians
1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)
(D) About the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by
human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is
the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is
inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. (2 Timothy 3:
16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,12:6;
Proverbs 30:5)
(E) About Human Beings. People are made in the spiritual image of
God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’
s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all
of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
“sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes the
problems in life. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8: 3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:
23; Isaiah 59:1-2)
(F) About Salvation. Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must
accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or
good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of
forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from
our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. (Romans 6:23;
Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26 Romans 5:1)
(G) About Eternity. People were created to exist forever. We will
either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God
through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God
is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell
are real places of eternal existence. (John 3:16, 14:17; Romans 6:23;
Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9)
its members. In these essentials we have unity.
(A) About God. God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has
eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1, 26,
27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
(B) About Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-
equal with the Father. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of
the virgin Mary, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the
perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He
literally and physically arose from the dead after three days to
demonstrate His power over sin and death, by which we are justified.
He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth
to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. (Matthew 1: 22-23; Isaiah
9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4;
Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1: 9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)
(C) About the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father
and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of
their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the
moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living,
understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. As
Christians, we seek to live under His control daily. (2 Corinthians 3:17;
John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1: 8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians
1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)
(D) About the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by
human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is
the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is
inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error. (2 Timothy 3:
16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,12:6;
Proverbs 30:5)
(E) About Human Beings. People are made in the spiritual image of
God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’
s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all
of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
“sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes the
problems in life. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8: 3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:
23; Isaiah 59:1-2)
(F) About Salvation. Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must
accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or
good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of
forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from
our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. (Romans 6:23;
Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26 Romans 5:1)
(G) About Eternity. People were created to exist forever. We will
either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God
through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God
is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell
are real places of eternal existence. (John 3:16, 14:17; Romans 6:23;
Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9)
WHO WE ARE
Midway Church
Coeburn, VA
Loving God, Loving People
Coeburn, VA
Loving God, Loving People