"Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did."
1 John 2:6
Here at Papuri Christian Fellowship, we are convinced that what we believe is what defines our fellowship. From our statement of faith (which you can read by clicking here) we developed our core values as follows:
Christ-Centered Worship
We prioritize joyous worship, honoring the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as we extol the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 11:36-12:1-2).
We hold to the creeds asserting Jesus as God’s virgin-born Son – His sinless life, atoning death and bodily resurrection, and that by believing and trusting in Him alone can we be saved (Acts 4:12).
We preach and teach from the Bible, the Word of God, that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ Jesus alone (2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10)
Christ-Centered Fellowship
We welcome and respect ALL people from ALL cultures and walks of life and loving them as Christ Jesus loves us (Philippians 2:3 and 1 John 4:7-8).
We prioritize a personal and church lifestyle of vital joy and hope which are found in Jesus Christ (John 10:10, Romans 14:17).
Spirit-filled Lifestyle
We pursue a life of holiness through the transforming power of Jesus’ death and resurrection and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit, growing in Him through His word and by prayer, and being used by Him to testify to others that Jesus is Lord and the only hope of salvation (Romans 15:13, Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-6).
We are passionate in proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, Healer, and The Soon Coming King (Acts 20:27).
Gospel-based Social Conscience
We prioritize the Gospel of Jesus Christ as God’s power unto salvation for all, producing works of compassion, justice and human aid (Matthew 5:13-16).
We place high value on the sanctity of human life, of biblical marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isaiah 56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).
We accept the timeless purpose of God through his ancient chosen people, Israel, and reject anti-Semitism and all ethnic discrimination (Romans 11:11-27; Acts 17:26).
Christ-Centered Worship
We prioritize joyous worship, honoring the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as we extol the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 11:36-12:1-2).
We hold to the creeds asserting Jesus as God’s virgin-born Son – His sinless life, atoning death and bodily resurrection, and that by believing and trusting in Him alone can we be saved (Acts 4:12).
We preach and teach from the Bible, the Word of God, that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ Jesus alone (2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10)
Christ-Centered Fellowship
We welcome and respect ALL people from ALL cultures and walks of life and loving them as Christ Jesus loves us (Philippians 2:3 and 1 John 4:7-8).
We prioritize a personal and church lifestyle of vital joy and hope which are found in Jesus Christ (John 10:10, Romans 14:17).
Spirit-filled Lifestyle
We pursue a life of holiness through the transforming power of Jesus’ death and resurrection and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit, growing in Him through His word and by prayer, and being used by Him to testify to others that Jesus is Lord and the only hope of salvation (Romans 15:13, Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-6).
We are passionate in proclaiming that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, Healer, and The Soon Coming King (Acts 20:27).
Gospel-based Social Conscience
We prioritize the Gospel of Jesus Christ as God’s power unto salvation for all, producing works of compassion, justice and human aid (Matthew 5:13-16).
We place high value on the sanctity of human life, of biblical marriage and morality, and we welcome ethnic diversity (Isaiah 56:7; Philippians 2:15-16).
We accept the timeless purpose of God through his ancient chosen people, Israel, and reject anti-Semitism and all ethnic discrimination (Romans 11:11-27; Acts 17:26).