The Bible is what grounds us, shapes why we gather, and where we point: back to the cross.
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Philippians 1:27-28
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.” -
Luke 2:10-11
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today… a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” -
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -
1 Corinthians 2:7
“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” -
Acts 9:42-47
“Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it [the church] increased in numbers.” -
Ephesians 4:4-6
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in all.” -
John 4:23
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” -
Revelation 19:7
“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.”