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Who we are & Statement of Faith

 

ULVERSTONE GOSPEL CHAPEL, in fellowship with other Christian Brethren Churches, started as a self governing local church in 1936. Self Government is the scriptural characteristic of the New Testament Church.  Jesus Christ is acknowledged as the head, eliminating any need of state, national or world leadership.

At the Ulverstone Gospel Chapel this order is recognised and practised.  Believers in our Lord Jesus Christ are welcome to fellowship in this church for the mutual blessing of members and visitors, and to the glory of God.

The privilege of enjoying fellowship and worshipping together brings the responsibility of service to our Lord in witnessing to others our faith in Jesus Christ.

Scriptural references in this site have been taken from the New International Version NIV translation of the Bible.  Other verses of Scripture may be found which are relevant to the contents.

Statement of Faith

What we believe

  • The Bible is the inspired Word of God and our sole authority for doctrine and practice. 2 Timothy 3:16,17
  • » The unity of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit in Godhead. John 1:1, 14:25 & 26, 16:7,27&28, Hebrews1:1-8, 2:3&4, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14.
  • » In Jesus Christ, God’s own Son, who came to this world, born of the virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, and died to take the punishment for our sin. He rose again from death and is alive today seated at the right hand of God the Father, and by His death in sacrifice to God purchased redemption for mankind. Matthew 20:28, Mark 16:6 & 19, Hebrews 4:4-15, 9:24-28, 10:12-14, 1 Peter 2:24.
  • » In the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit who works to make the death of Christ effective to the individual sinner, leading to repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. John 16:7-11, 1 Corinthians 6:19&20
  • » In the sovereignty of God in creating providence, redemption and final judgment . Isaiah 40:28&29, 45:21-23, Psalms 9:7&8, 1 Peter 4:5 1 Corinthians 8:6
  • » The necessity of new birth for salvation and that there should be baptism by the immersion in water as an outward expression of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 8:35-39, Romans 6:1-4, Colossians 2:12
  • » The maintenance of good works by all professing Christians. James 2:14-18 1 Peter 2:12
  • » In the sinfulness and guilt of mankind before God, rendering all subject to God’s wrath and condemnation. Romans 3:23
  • » That there will be a resurrection and judgement of mankind. The saved will inherit eternal life, and the lost, eternal punishment. 1 Peter 1:3-5 Revelation 20:11-15
  • » The need for the individual to submit themselves in obedience to Jesus Christ as Lord. John14:15,21,23; 1 John 5:3: 2 John:6: Romans 12:1-2
  • » In the priesthood of believers, each having access to God’s presence at all times. Hebrews 4:16, 10:19-22, 1 Peter 2:5-9
  • » In the justification of the sinner by the grace of God and faith in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9
  • » In the imminent personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ for the Church. 1 Corinthians15:20-23,51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
  • » That Satan, prince of this world, is a real being, and through him sin was introduced into the world. Genesis 3:1-15, Matthew 4:1-11, John 14:30