Our Shared Vision
Longview Church of Christ
Longview Church of Christ
A Christ-focused family, led by the Spirit, committed to loving God and serving others.
We are dedicated to:
- Reaching up through worship and holy living.
- Reaching in by building community and maturing Christians.
- Reaching out through influence, service, and sharing Christ.
What we believe:
About God:
We believe there is one God, creator of all things and eternally existing in three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Nehemiah 9:5b-6, Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 28:19
About Jesus:
We believe in the deity of Jesus, his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead for the redemption of all.
John 1:1 & 14, I Corinthians 15:3-4. Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:12-14
About the Holy Spirit:
We believe the Holy Spirit dwells in all Christians, enabling and empowering their lives and ministries.
Romans 8:9, Ephesians 5:18, I John 3:24 and 4:13, Acts 5:32
About the Bible:
We believe the Bible is God's inspired word and, therefore our final authority for all matters of faith, truth, and life.
II Timothy 3:16-17, I Peter 1:10-12, II Peter 1:20-21
About Salvation:
We believe salvation is a free gift of God. All have sinned, all can be saved through Christ. Those who confess their faith in Christ will repent of sin, be baptized, and follow him.
Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4 and 3:23-24, Gal. 3:26-27
About the Church:
We believe the church is the body of Christ on earth, a community of loving believers committed to honoring God, being ambassadors for Christ, supporting and encouraging each other, and caring about people everywhere.
Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:24, Thess. 5:12-22, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:11-13
About Eternity:
We believe the reward for faithfulness in Christ is eternity in heaven with God.
John 3:16 and 10:27-28, II Peter 1:10-11, Revelation 2:10b, Mark 13:13
John 3:16 and 10:27-28, II Peter 1:10-11, Revelation 2:10b, Mark 13:13
