Our Vision Statement: "Johnson Street Church of Christ PARTNERS with God to EMBRACE each other as followers of Jesus and ENGAGE our community with His TRANSFORMING love."
Our Vision Statement: "Johnson Street Church of Christ PARTNERS with God to EMBRACE each other as followers of Jesus and ENGAGE our community with His TRANSFORMING love."
There is one true God. He is the Creator of all life and the Ruler of the universe He eternal exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8, Ephesians 1:13-14)
Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life and revealed to the world the very character and nature of God. To know Jesus is to know God. His deeds, teachings and miraculous acts proved to the world that he was the son of God. His life, motivated by love, culminated in a sacrifice on the cross where he took upon himself the sins of all mankind, past, present, and future. He was the first to overcome death through the power of God who resurrected him on the third day. He ascended to God and will one day return with him. (Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1,14,18; Acts 10:37-43; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-21; Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
When Jesus died on the cross, he gave up his spirit, the very same spirit that is in God himself, the same spirit that was present in the beginning at the creation of the world. The Holy Spirit was promised to dwell in each member of God’s family as a Helper and Guide. It is through the work of the Holy Spirit that a person comes to salvation. The Spirit gives the believer gifts that are attributes of God himself. And it is through the presence of the holy spirit that the believer is slowly transformed into the very image of God. (John 19:30, Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:22-23; Philippians 2:12; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18)
God created humans in His own image and without sin. However, human beings fell away from God through a free will choice to act in unrighteousness. Humans were in a helpless state because of sin, but God acted to bring redemption. (Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 3:23 Acts 17:24-28; Isaiah 59:1-2)
The Church is not a building or one particular group of believers. It is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach those separated from God and mature those who have been restored to God through Christ. This faith community gathers together on a regular basis to encourage, to serve, and to offer worship to God at which time the body communes together by sharing the Lord’s Supper. (Acts 2:41-47; Ephesians 4:1-16, 5:29-30, John 17:20-23, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-10)
God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to restore us through His life, death upon the cross, burial and resurrection. Salvation is a free gift of God received through faith and expressed through confession, repentance, and baptism (immersed in water). (1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Romans 1:16-17; 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9, John 3:16, Acts 2:38)
As followers of Jesus, we decide to follow His example and to do the things He asks of us. Jesus was baptized and told us to be baptized. (Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16 1 Peter 3:21)
The Bible is God’s written Word. The Word of God is truth. It tells us who God is, why He loves us, and what His plans are for us. It is a compilation of books and letters written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the authority or standard for living our lives according to God’s will for us. (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:105, 160; John 17:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
When the time set by the Father is complete, Jesus will return. He will judge the world for sin. final judgment will be rendered, The image of God will be completely restored within us, and we will reign with Christ forever. Those who have not chosen to believe or follow will be eternally separated from God. (Ezekiel 18:20; Matthew 7:21-23,1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 John 3:2; Acts 1:11)
God not only wants to save us, He wants to transform us into His image as revealed in Jesus Christ. Transformation is initiated by salvation, sustained by God’s grace, and gathers momentum as our will is brought into ever-increasing alignment with God’s will. (Philippians 2:12, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 13:12)
I want to extend a personal welcome to you and let you know you are being prayed over. As our guest, you can expect a warm, friendly environment full of people who are excited to welcome you! There’s no dress code so feel free to dress casually or in a suit if you prefer. Whatever you choose, we just want you to be comfortable.
If you are new to Jesus and Christianity, we want you to know this is a safe place where you can ask questions, explore doubts, and grow with others. JSCC is a community of people, dedicated to helping one another take next steps and fulfill the purpose God has established for them. Our mission is simple…To love the Lord our God with all our Heart, our Soul, our MInd and our Strength. We are imperfect people doing our best to live into this mission.
Life is both too short and too long to try to figure it out on your own. We are committed to doing and giving life together. Please find me on Sunday and let me help you take your next steps in your faith journey to REACH UP, REACH IN, and REACH OUT.