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Distinctives Location Statement of Faith Distinctives Location Statement of Faith Distinctives Location Statement of Faith Dahlonega, Georgia SCROLL DOWN Dahlonega, Georgia exists to glorify God by experiencing, proclaiming,and displaying the supremacy of Jesus Christ in all things to all peoples. Missional Intergenerational Covenant Membership Expositional Preaching Southern Baptist Leadership Plurality Gospel‑Centered Counseling Distinctives Distinctives Missional We focus our times together on building up believers and encouraging one another to take the Good News of salvation into the community, region, and world. InteR­Generational We place high value on the health of families, and believe that husbands are to be the spiritual leaders of their households; our corporate meetings are multi-generational to allow and encourage families to function and grow together according to this model. Covenant Membership Covenant membership involves all members’ commitment to be subject to one another for the sake of the integrity and spiritual growth of the Church. It is both a solemn and joyful matter—a deep agreement between regenerated believers that welcomes discipline for the sake of the greater good of sanctification. EXPOSITional PREACHING Since all Scripture is inspired by God, useful for teaching...”, we, in our corporate presentation of Bible texts, will deal exegetically with each passage, taking as our main point for the sermon the main point of the text and attending to each issue presented in the main Bible text. Southern Baptist While God, with absolute sovereignty, accomplishes the salvation of his people, he uses his people to spread the gospel of eternal salvation; we, therefore, partner with the Southern Baptist Convention in supporting mission efforts worldwide. We also affirm Baptist polity. Leadership Plurality Elders/pastors and deacons are the scripturally mandated positions of leadership in the Church. Qualified leaders act as arbiters of the democratically selected goals and values of the body; thus, the church is led by the Spirit, guided by multiple elders/pastors, and assisted by deacons. Gospel-Centered Counseling We acknowledge the Bible as the chief authority on healthy, fulfilled living. As such, pastoral counseling is first and foremost the application of Biblical truth to guide us through our struggles. Location Location 7788 South Chestatee Dahlonega, GA 30533 Congregational Gatherings Sundays @ 10:45a [email protected] Statement of Faith Statement of Faith Of the Scriptures We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men, divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction (1) ; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end (2) , and truth without any mixture of error for its matter (3) ; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us (4) ; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union (5) , and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried (6) . Of the True God We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is JEHOVAH, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and earth (7) ; inexpressibly glorious in holiness (8) , and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love (9) ; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (10) ; equal in every divine perfection (11) , and executing distinct and harmonious offices in the great work of redemption (12) . Of the Fall of Man We believe that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker (13) ; but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state (14) ; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners (15) , not by constraint, but choice (16) ; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin (17) , without defense or excuse (18) . Of the Way of Salvation We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace (19) , through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God (20) ; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin (21) ; honored the divine law by His personal obedience (22) , and by His death made a full atonement for our sins (23) ; that having risen from the death, he is now enthroned in heaven (24) ; and, uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all- sufficient Savior (25) . Of Justification We believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ (26) secures to such as believe in him is justification (27) ; that justification includes the pardon of sin (28) , and the promise of eternal life on principles of righteousness (29) ; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood (30) ; by virtue of which faith His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of God (31) ; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity (32) . Of the Freeness of Salvation We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel (33) ; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith (34) ; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel (35) ; which rejection involves him in an aggravated condemnation (36) . Of Grace in Regeneration We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again (37) ; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind (38) ; that it is effected in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with divine truth (39) , so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel (40) ; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life (41) . Of Repentance and Faith We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God (42) ; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ (43) , we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy (44) ; at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, and relying on him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior (45) . Of God’s Purpose of Grace We believe that election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners (46) ; that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end (47) ; that it is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy, and unchangeable (48) ; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of His free mercy (49) ; that it encourages the use of means in the highest degree (50) ; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all who truly believe the gospel (51) ; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance (52) ; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence (53) . Of Sanctification We believe that sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of His holiness (54) ; that it is a progressive work (55) ; that it is begun in regeneration (56) ; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed...