WE BELIEVE IN…
THE GLORY OF GOD
We believe God’s glory to be His greatest purpose, the theme of the Scriptures and the foundation of our theology, worldview and practical living. We agree with the great confessions which declare that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST
We exalt Jesus as the central character of the Biblical story, as the One who lived, died and rose again to reconcile sinners to a holy God, as the standard of our sanctification, and as the forever-King on the throne.
THE FIVE SOLAS OF THE REFORMED FAITH
Sola Scriptura (“Scripture alone”): The Bible alone is our highest authority.
Sola Fide (“faith alone”): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
Sola Gratia (“grace alone”): We are saved by the grace of God alone.
Solus Christus (“Christ alone”): Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
Soli Deo Gloria (“to the glory of God alone”): We live for the glory of God alone.
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
The church is a body made of many parts which must contribute to the effective working of the whole, making membership a weighty responsibility. At FFAPC, we seek to fulfill the numerous New Testament commands that unfold the nature of believers’ relationships to one another. Attending FFAPC is a commitment to contribute to the building up of the body of Christ – both in spiritual maturity and in the physical work of the church.
THE LEADERSHIP OF PASTORS AND ELDERS
The church is to be led by pastors (teaching elders) and elders (ruling elders) by teaching and shepherding the congregation. Leaders bear a burden of giving account to God, while the congregation bears the burden of recognizing and submitting to the biblical authority of the pastors/elders.
THE SERVICE OF DEACONS
The word “deacon” means servant, reminding us that the church is to be served by deacons. While all Christians are called to serve one another, the role of deacon is a key serving role filled by qualified men and women according to 1 Timothy 3: 8- 13. To be a deacon is to humbly accept the lofty privilege of lowly service.
