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We pursue the recovery of the first century church¡¯s faith community. |
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We strive to reactivate structures, activities(Acts 2:42), ministry methods(Acts 2:46~47), and leadership styles (Matthew 20:26~27) that model those found in the New Testament. |
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Our priorities center on saving the lost rather than church growth. |
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We believe that it is God¡¯s desire that all to be saved and that all come to a knowledge of the Truth (1st Timothy2:4) |
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We believe that the goal of the Church is to witness to unbelievers to make disciples. |
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We believe that is why the LORD established the Church (Matthew 28:19~20) |
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We use the following disciple training methods. |
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- Instead of the knowledge transfer, we focus on cultivating abilities
- Instead of classroom education, we focus on practical life experience
- Instead of teaching by words, we focus on showing by deeds |
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We focus on recovering the original tasks of both pastor and layman. |
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A pastor focuses on equipping the saints (Ephesians 4:11~12a), praying, preaching(Acts 6:2~4), and being an effective leader(Acts 20:28). The layman focuses on shepherding the members and establishing the Church (Ephesians 4:12b) |
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The House Church is neither a cell group nor a small group, but it is a church. |
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In order for the House Church to become a church, the following conditions must be fulfilled.
- It must meet weekly(Acts 20:7)
- Men and women meet together(Romans 16:3~5)
- Believers and unbelievers meet together(1st Corinthians 14:23~25) |
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We respect the individual pastor¡¯s biblical interpretation and his/her denominational |
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heritage concerning the duty and church system, baptism and communion ceremonies, and preaching styles/preferences. |