Who We Are
Faith Methodist Church, a Global Methodist Church in Richmond, Texas, is more than just a place of worship; it’s a vibrant community of individuals and families who share a common belief in the power of faith and compassion. With a rich history of service and commitment to our local community, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can find spiritual nourishment and meaningful connections.
Mission of the Global Methodist Church
Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
In our worship, we desire to surrender to and be fully devoted to one God—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We are passionate about what is important to God.
Jesus calls those who follow Him to love God wholeheartedly and love their neighbors as themselves. Our desire is to demonstrate to the world the extravagant love of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
We have been entrusted with a lifesaving and transforming message that we must share with others. Our witness is bold, compelling, and fearless. Our mission advances when individuals become disciples of Jesus Christ and join God’s mission to make more disciples.
Global Methodist Church
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, proclaimed, “The world is my parish.” Ever since, the people called Methodist have committed to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with people all around the world.
In that spirit, faithful Methodists have been praying and working to discern God’s will for a new church rooted in Scripture and the historic and life-giving teachings of the Christian faith. Given that those called to this new denomination are from many countries, speak many languages, and yet share one faith, the name “the Global Methodist Church” seemed fully appropriate.
Methodists in Africa, Europe, Eurasia, the Philippines, and the United States have warmly embraced the name. It simultaneously states who we are and who we aspire to be: faithful Christians in the Methodist tradition dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with people all around the world. If you have questions about Faith Methodist Church, please contact us at communications@faithmc.org, or 281.341.8200.
Strategic Plan
In 2022, Faith Methodist Church overwhelmingly voted to join the newly formed Global Methodist Church. The mission of this new denomination is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. Through a reliance on Scripture and the Holy Spirit, the Global Methodist Church seeks to rekindle the revival spirit of John Wesley’s original Methodist movement. Faith Methodist Church has aligned itself with the rich tradition of Wesleyan Theology and seeks to share the grace of Jesus Christ with all people in our community.
Catechism
A catechism is a written summary of a religion’s beliefs, presented in the form of questions and answers. It is used as a teaching tool to convey the core tenets of a faith. Beginning in 2025 Faith Methodist Church joined with other Global Methodist Churches in affirming what we believe during our worship services. Throughout the year, we will join together and recite the following questions.
- Do you believe in God?
Yes. I believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
- Who is God?
God is the one true, holy and living God, the Eternal Spirit, the Holy Trinity.
- What is the mystery of the Trinity?
God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, distinct but inseparable, eternally one in essence and power.
Scripture References:
Gen. 1:1-31; 17:1; Josh. 2:11;Ps. 8:3-8; Isa. 42:5; 1 Cor. 8:6; Eph. 4:6; Heb. 1:5; Rev 4:11; Deut. 6:4; Lev. 19:2; Jer. 10:10; Matt. 28:19; John 17:3; Heb. 9:14; Luke 3:21-22; John 15:26; Acts 2:33; Rom. 8:9-11; 2 Cor. 13:13; Gal. 4:4-6; Eph. 2:18; Titus 3:4-6; Heb. 9:14; 1 Pet. 1:2
- How is God Almighty?
God is infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness, and love.
- What is God’s relation to heaven and earth?
God is Creator, Sovereign, and Preserver of all things.
- How does God rule heaven and earth?
God rules with gracious regard for the well-being and salvation of all, to the glory of his name.
Scripture References:
Job 12:13; 42:2; Ps. 89:14; 107:1; Isa. 55:9; Jer. 32:17; Matt. 19:26; Luke 1:37, 18:7; Rom. 5:8, 11:33-36, 16:27; 1 John 4:7-16; Gen. 1:1-31; Deut. 4:39; 1 Kgs. 8:23; Neh. 9:6; Ps. 8:1; Prov. 16:9; Isa. 44:24; Acts 17:24; Rom. 8:28; Rev. 4:11; Exod. 34:6; Ps. 104:31, 116:5; Joel 2:13; Mic. 7:18-20; John 3:16; Eph. 2:4-7; 2 Pet. 3:9
- Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
Yes. I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God.
- Is the Son God?
Yes. The Son is 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.
- What is the Son’s role in creation?
Through Him all things were made.
Scripture References:
Mark 9:7; Matt. 3:17; John 3:16; Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9; 1 Cor. 8:6; Phil. 2:11; Jude 1:4; Mark 9:7; Matt. 3:17; John 3:16; Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9; 1 Cor. 8:6; Phil. 2:11; Jude 1:4; John 1:3; 1 Cor. 8:6; Col. 1:16-17; Heb. 1:2
- Why did the Son of God become human?
For us and for our salvation.
- How did the Son of God become human?
He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
- Who is Jesus Christ?
The Son of God and our Lord Jesus Christ are one person in whom the divine and human natures are perfectly and inseparably united.
Scripture References:
John 3:17; 14:6; Acts 4:12; 16:30-31; Rom. 3:21-26; 10:9; Titus 3:6-7; Heb. 7:25; Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-2, 14; Rom. 1:3-4; Gal. 4:4; Phil. 2:6-8; 1 John 1:1-3, 4:2; Isa. 9:6; Matt. 1:20-23; John 1:14, 14:9-11; Rom. 1:3-4; Col. 1:15-20; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb 1:1-3
- How does God reconcile us in Christ?
God reconciles us to himself through the death of Christ upon the cross.
- Did Jesus Christ rise bodily from the dead?
Yes! On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.
- Is Jesus Christ Lord of heaven and earth?
Yes. 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.
Scripture References:
Matt. 27:26, 50, 59-60; Mark 15:15, 37, 45-46; Luke 23:23-25, 46, 53; John 19:16, 30, 33-34, 38-42; Rom 3:21-26; 5:6-11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Matt. 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-11, 36-43; John 20:1-17, 27; Acts 2:22-36; 1 Cor. 15:3-8, 1 Pet. 1:3; Luke 1:33, 24:51; John 5:22-29; Acts 1:9-11; 10:42; Rom. 8:34; 2 Cor. 5:10; Phil. 2:9-11; 2 Pet. 1:11; Rev. 11:15
- Is Jesus Christ our great high priest?
Yes. Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
- Who is under judgment?
All stand under the righteous judgment of Jesus Christ both now and in the last day.
- Are we made righteous by works?
No. We are never made righteous inwardly nor accounted righteous before God through our works or merit.
- How can we escape the wrath of God?
God justifies, or accounts righteous, penitent sinners who confess faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Scripture References:
Rom. 8:34; Heb. 4:14-16; 7:11-28; 1 John 2:1-2; Matt. 7:21-23; 25:31-46; John 5:22-29; Acts 10:42; 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:10; Luke 5:32; Rom. 3:21-30; 4:2-5; 11:6; Gal. 2:15-16; Eph. 2:8-10; Titus 2:14; 3:4-7; 1 John 1:9; John 3:36; Rom 3:21-30; 4:6-8; 5:6-11; Eph. 1:7-14; 2:3-7; 5:5-10; Col. 3:5-17; 1 Thess. 5:8-10
- Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
Yes. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life.
- Is the Holy Spirit God?
Yes. The Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.
- How does the Holy Spirit lead us to repentance?
He convinces the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Scripture References:
Isa 11:2; 61:1; 2 Cor. 3:17-18.; John 6:63; Rom. 8:11; Gal 6:8.) (John 6:63; Rom. 8:11; Gal 6:8.; Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 2:9-11; 3:16; Gal 4:62 Sam. 23:2; Isa. 61:1-3; Zech 7:12; Matt. 1:22-23; Heb. 1:1-2; 1 Pet. 1:10-12; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Mic 3:8; John 16:7-11
- Is salvation possible without the Spirit?
No. The Spirit leads us through faithful response to the gospel into the fellowship of the Church.
- How does the Spirit work in the Church?
He comforts, sustains and empowers the faithful and guides us into all truth.
- Where is the truth about salvation to be found?
We believe the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, reveals the Word of God so far as it is necessary for our salvation.
- How must we receive Scripture?
The Holy Bible is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for faith and practice.
Scripture References:
John 3:3-6; Rom. 8:9-17; Eph. 2:17-22; Titus 3:4-7; John 14:25-26; 16:12- 15; Rom. 8:2-6, 12-17, 26-27; 1 Cor. 12:4-11; Gal. 5:16-25; Ps. 119:105, 130; Matt. 4:1-4; 2 Thess. 2:15; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Prov. 30:5-6; Jas. 1:21-25; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
- Do you believe in the church?
Yes. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.
- Who constitutes the church?
The Christian church is the community of all true believers under the Lordship of Christ.
- What is the church?
It is the redemptive fellowship in which the Word of God is preached by those divinely called, and the sacraments are duly administered according to Christ’s own appointment.
Scripture References:
John 10:16; 1 Cor. 12:12-13; Eph. 4:4-6; 5:25-27; 1 Pet. 2:9-10; Rev. 5:9-10; Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 1:2-3; Eph. 2:11-22; Rev. 7:9-10; Jer. 1:5; Acts 2:41-47; 1 Cor. 11:23-27
- Why does the church exist?
Under the discipline of the Holy Spirit the church exists for the maintenance of worship, the edification of believers, and the redemption of the world.
- Is it right and good to worship our creator and redeemer?
It is our duty and privilege to bow in adoration, humility, and dedication in the presence of God.
- Why is worship essential to the life of the church?
The assembling of the people of God for worship is necessary to Christian fellowship and spiritual growth.
Scripture References:
1 Cor. 12:27-28; 14:12; Gal. 6:1-2, 6-10; Eph. 4:11-16; Heb. 3:12-14; 10:23-25; Ps. 92:1-2; 95:1-7; 103:1-5; 107:1; Phil. 2:9-11; Rev. 4:11; 5:9-14; Acts 2:41-47, 4:31; Rom. 1:11-12; Heb. 10:23-25
- Do you believe that there is but one baptism?
Yes. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
- What is baptism?
Baptism signifies entrance into the household of faith and is a symbol of repentance and inner cleansing from sin, a representation of the new birth in Christ Jesus, and a mark of Christian discipleship.
Scripture References:
Eph. 4:4-6; Acts 2:37-39; Rom. 6:1-5; 1 Cor. 12:12-13; Gal. 3:27-28; Col. 2:11-14; Heb. 10:19-22
- What is our greatest hope?
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
- What are the two ultimate outcomes facing humanity?
The righteous rise to eternal life and the wicked to eternal condemnation.
Scripture References:
John 6:39-40; 11:25-26; Rom. 6:5-8; 8:22-23; 1 Cor. 15:20-23, 50-55; Phil. 3:10-12, 20-21; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43; 25:31-46; John 5:25-29; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:1-8; 22:1-5
- Are reason, tradition, or experience sufficient guides for Christian doctrine?
No. Whatever is not revealed in or established by the Holy Scriptures is not to be made an article of faith nor is it to be taught as essential to salvation.
- What are the Sacraments?
The Sacraments are symbols and pledges of the Christian’s profession and of God’s love toward us.
- Are the Sacraments symbols only?
No. They are means of grace by which God works invisibly in us, quickening, strengthening and confirming our faith in him.
Scripture References:
Isa. 40:8; 2 Kgs. 17:15; Rom. 1:21; Eph. 4:17-18; Col. 2:8; 2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 14:22-24; Matt 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20; John 6:53-59; Acts 2:38; Gal. 3:27; 1 Cor. 10:15-17, 11:23-25; John 6:53-58; Rom. 6:3-4; 1 Cor. 10:15-17; Col. 2:12; 1 Pet. 3:20-21
- How many Sacraments are there?
Two Sacraments are ordained by Christ our Lord, namely baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
- May we baptize children?
Yes. We believe children are under the atonement of Christ and as heirs of the Kingdom of God are acceptable subjects for Christian Baptism.
- Is Baptism sufficient for salvation?
No. Baptized children should be nurtured and led to personal acceptance of Christ, and by profession of faith confirm their Baptism.
Scripture References:
2 Kgs. 5:14; Isa. 44:3; Ezek. 36:25-27; Mark 14:22-24; Matt. 26:26-28; 28:19; Luke 22:19-20; John 3:5; 6:53- 58; Acts 22:16; Luke 18:15-17; Acts 10:44-48; 16:15, 30-34; 18:8; 1 Cor. 1:16; Deut. 6:20-25; Mark 16:16; John 1:12; 3:16; Acts 2:38; 16:29-34; Rom. 10:9-11
- What is the Lord’s Supper?
The Lord’s Supper is a means of grace, a representation of our redemption, a remembrance of the sufferings and death of Christ, and a token of love and union which Christians have with Christ and with one another.
- How do we encounter Christ at the Lord’s Supper?
Those who rightly, worthily, and in faith eat the broken bread and drink the blessed cup partake of the body and blood of Christ in a spiritual manner until he comes.
- Are there other means of grace?
Yes. Among them are prayer and searching the Scriptures.
Scripture References:
Mark 14:22-24; Matt. 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20; John 6:53-59; 1 Cor. 10:16-17; 11:23-25; Gal. 3:27; Luke 24:28-32; John 6:53-58; 1 Cor. 11:23-29; Matt. 7:7-8; Luke 11:13, 18:1-5; John 5:39; Acts 17:11-12; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; James 1:5, 5:13-18
- What is the natural state of humanity?
We believe humanity is fallen from righteousness and, apart from the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, is destitute of holiness and inclined to evil.
- Can we free ourselves from the misery of this condition?
No. In our own strength, without divine grace, we cannot do good works pleasing and acceptable to God.
- Who then can be saved?
With mortals it is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Scripture References:
Gen. 6:5; Ps. 51:5; Eccl. 9:3; Jer. 17:9-10; Rom. 3:23; 5:12-14; Eph. 2:1-3; 1 John 1:8; Ps. 51:5; John 6:63; Rom. 7:14-24; Gal. 5:17; Eph. 2:1; Matt. 19:26; John 3:5, 16, 36; 5:24; 6:40; 8:51; 11:25-26; Rom. 5:8; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 2:1-10; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 3:5
- How does God save us?
By his preventing, convincing, justifying, sanctifying, and glorifying grace.
- How does grace dawn in the helpless soul?
God’s preventing (or prevenient) grace lightens the effects of original sin even before we are aware of our need for God.
- How does preventing grace lighten the effects of original sin?
It prevents the full consequences of our alienation from God and awakens conscience, giving an initial sense of God and the first inclinations toward life in its fullest sense.
Scripture References:
Rom. 2:14-16; 3:21-26; 5:15; 6:14; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 2:8-9; Phil. 2:12-13; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Heb. 10:22; 1 Pet. 4:10; 5:10; 1 John 3:9; Deut. 4:37; 7:6-8; 14:2; Matt 5:45; Luke 15:20; John 6:44; 15:5; 2 Pet. 3:9; Titus 2:11-12; Luke 24:45; John 6:37; 12:32; Acts 16:14; Rom. 8:7-8; 1 Cor. 2:14
- How does preventing grace re-establish the freedom of the will?
While in our bound and helpless state, preventing grace breaks through and enables genuine response to God’s further grace.
- Does God determine all human actions?
No. Influenced and empowered by the Holy Spirit, humans are responsible in freedom to exercise their wills for good.
- What is Salvation?
By salvation, we mean, more than the promise of eternal life, but a present deliverance from sin, a restoration of the soul to its original purity; a recovery of the divine nature; in righteousness and true holiness, in justice, mercy and truth.
Scripture References:
2 Kings 6:17, 20; John 16:8-11; Acts 2:37; 8:31; 15:8; 16:30; Gen. 2:16-17; Deut. 30:15-20; Josh. 24:14-15; 2 Chron. 7:14; Isa. 55:6-7; Matt. 16:24; Mark 1:17; John 1:12-13; 7:17; Rom. 10:8-9; 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Pet. 3:9; Rev. 3:20; Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 5:22-25; Titus 2:11-12, 3:5; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:9, 2:2
- How does God lead us to repentance?
God’s convincing grace awakens in us a desire to flee the wrath to come and enables us to begin to fear God and work righteousness.
- How does God reconcile us to himself?
God’s justifying grace works by faith to bring reconciliation to God through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
- Is Christ’s atoning sacrifice for all humanity?
Yes. The offering Christ freely made on the cross is the perfect and sufficient sacrifice for the sins of the whole world.
Scripture References:
Hos. 6:1; Mic. 4:1-2; Hab. 2:4; Zech. 8:20-23; John 16:8; Eph. 2:4-5; 2 Cor. 7:9-10; Heb. 13:18; Isa. 53:4-6, 12; John 3:16; Rom. 5:10-11; 2 Cor. 5:18-19; Eph. 2:13-16; Col. 1:19-20; Heb. 2:17; Gen. 12:3; Isa. 56:8; John 1:29; 3:16-17; 5:24; 8:12; 11:25; 12:32; Rom. 8:11; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 1 Tim. 2:3-6; Heb. 2:9; 10:12; 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 John 1:9; 2:2
- Does God require any other sacrifice?
No. Christ’s offering redeems us from all sin, so that no other satisfaction is required.
- What does this justification do?
It grants us pardon for sin.
- How can we be assured of this pardon?
God’s Spirit witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God.
Scripture References:
Deut. 10:12- 13; Rom. 3:21-26; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; Heb. 10:12-14; Gen. 15:6; Ps 32:1-2; John 1:29; Rom. 1:16-17; 4:6-8; 5:9; Heb. 9:26; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2:24; 1 John 2:2; 4:10; Rom. 8:15-17; Gal. 3:26; 4:6-7; Eph. 1:13-14; 2 Tim. 1:7; Heb. 10:15-17
- Is salvation only pardon and assurance?
No. By regeneration, God renews us in righteousness through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- How are we changed in regeneration?
We are made partakers of the divine nature and experience newness of life.
- How does regeneration allow us to live as children of God?
By this new birth the believer becomes reconciled to God and is enabled to serve him with the will and the affections.
Scripture References:
Ezek. 36:26-27; 1 Cor. 2:14-16; Gal. 2:20; 5:16-25; Eph 2:1-5; Titus 3:4-7; 2 Pet.1:4; Gen. 15:6; 17:5; 35:10; John 3:3; Rom. 8:1; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 5:22-24; Col. 3:2-3; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 John 4:4; Gen. 15:6; Deut. 6:5; 10:12-13; John 1:12; Rom. 8:16-17; 2 Cor. 6:18; Gal. 3:26; 4:4-7; Eph. 1:5-6; Phil. 2:13; 1 John 3:1, 10
- Can we lose our salvation?
Yes. We believe, although we have experienced regeneration, it is possible to depart from grace and fall into sin.
- Are those who have fallen from grace forever condemned?
No. They may even then, by the grace of God, be renewed in righteousness.
- Can we have faith without works?
No. We believe good works are the necessary fruits of faith and follow regeneration, but they do not remove our sins or allow us to avert divine judgment.
Scripture References:
John 15:1-6; 1 Cor. 9:27; 10:11-12; 2 Cor. 11:3; Rom. 11:19-22; Gal. 5:4; 1 Thess. 3:8; 1 Tim. 1:18-20; 4:1-2; 5:15; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; 4:3-4; Heb. 2:1-4; 3:12-14; 6:1-6; 2 Pet. 2:1-3, 20-21; 3:17; Rev. 2:4-5; 3:11; Deut. 4:29-31; 30:1-4; Ps. 51:12; Amos 9:14; Rom. 8:35-39; Gal. 6:1; Jas. 5:19-20; Jude 22-23; Matt. 7:21; John 14:15; Rom. 2:13; Eph. 2:8- 10; Jas. 1:22-25; 2:14-18, 26
- How does God’s grace continue its work in us through the Word and the Spirit?
God’s sanctifying grace cleanses us from sin in our thoughts, words and acts, and enables us to live in accordance with God’s will.
- How is sanctification lived out?
Holiness of heart and life, which includes works of piety and works of mercy and works of mercy.
- What else does sanctifying grace do for us?
It enables us to strive for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Scripture References:
Ps. 51:2, 7-12; Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 36:25-27; Gal. 5:16-25; Titus 2:11- 14; 1 John 1:7, 9; Lev. 20:26; Amos 5:14; Rom. 6:22, 12:1; 2 Cor. 7:1; Heb. 12:14; 1 Peter 2:5, 9, Rom. 12:12, 15:4; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Heb. 10:24-25; James 5:13-16, Deut. 15:10-11; Ps. 82:3-4; Prov. 19:17; Isa. 61:1; Micah 6:8; Matt. 19:21, 25:31-46; Luke 11:42; Acts 2:44-45; Rom. 12:13; Matt 6:33; John 17:17; Rom. 8:29; 12:1; 2 Cor. 3:18; 7:1; Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 1:21-22; 1 Thess 5:23; 2 Thess. 2:13; Heb. 6:1- 3; 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:13-16; 1 John 3:2-3; 5:3
- Is true holiness possible?
Yes. Entire sanctification is a state of perfect love, righteousness, and true holiness which every regenerate believer may obtain.
- What is the beauty of entire sanctification?
It is being delivered from the power of sin; loving God with all the heart, soul, mind, and strength; and loving one’s neighbor as one’s self.
- Is entire sanctification gradual or instantaneous?
Through faith in Jesus Christ this gracious gift may be received in this life either gradually or instantaneously.
Scripture References:
Exod. 19:6; Lev. 11:44-45; 19:2; Deut. 7:6; 14:2; Matt. 5:43-48; 1 John 3;2-3; 5:3; Lev. 19:18; Deut. 6:5; Mark 12:30-31; Rom. 13:9-10; Gal. 5:13-14; 1 Thess. 5:23; Prov. 4:18; Acts 15:9; Eph. 4:15; Thess. 5:23-24; 1 Pet. 2:2; 2 Pet. 3:18
- Should all pursue entire sanctification?
Yes. It should be sought earnestly by every child of God.
- Does sanctification deliver us from the weaknesses of human nature?
No. We believe this experience does not deliver us from the infirmities, ignorance, and mistakes common to humankind, nor from the possibilities of further sin.
- How shall we hold on to such a blessing?
We must respond wholly to the will of God so that sin will lose its power over us; and the world, the flesh, and the devil are put under our feet.
Scripture References:
Lev. 19:2; Ps. 86:11; Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 1:13-16; 2 Pet. 1:3-11; Ps. 86; 1 Cor. 10:12; 2 Cor. 12:7-9; Gal. 6:9; Heb. 3:12-15; 10:26-39; Rev. 2:2-7; Deut. 30:19-20; Josh 24:15; Ps. 37; Prov. 3:5-8; Matt. 8:18-22; Mark 8:34-38; Rom. 12:1; 16:20; Jas. 4:8
- How do we have victory over the world, the flesh, and the devil?
With watchfulness through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- What is the final work of grace in us?
Our ultimate hope and promise in Christ is glorification, where our souls and bodies are perfectly restored.
Scripture References:
Deut. 6:16-19; Matt. 24:36-51; 25:1-13; Luke 21:34-36; 1 Pet. 1:13-16; 5:8-9; Isa. 26:19; Dan 12:2-4; John 11:25-26; Rom. 6:5; 8:22-23; 1 Cor. 15:35-56; Phil. 3:20-21; Rev. 21:1-5
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