What We Believe
Christian Living: Walking Faithfully With Christ
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.”
Colossians 3:17 (NASB)
Becoming a Christian begins a new life rather than completing the journey. A disciple learns to think, speak, choose, work, worship, and relate to others under the lordship of Jesus. Christian living is not an attempt to earn salvation; it is the grateful response of a person saved by grace and created in Christ for good works.
A New Life in Christ
Those baptized into Christ are raised to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3–4). The old self, ruled by sin, must be put away while the new self is renewed according to Christ (Ephesians 4:20–24). Conversion therefore changes more than religious affiliation—it changes our direction, loyalties, and purpose.
This transformation requires daily surrender. Jesus calls disciples to deny themselves, take up the cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23). Every area of life comes under His authority: family, work, money, entertainment, friendships, speech, sexuality, and private thoughts.
Growing Through the Word and Prayer
Spiritual growth is nourished by Scripture. God’s Word teaches, corrects, trains, and equips us (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Christians should read carefully, consider passages in context, apply what they learn, and test every teaching by the inspired standard.
Prayer expresses dependence upon God. We praise Him, confess sin, give thanks, ask for wisdom, and intercede for others (Philippians 4:6–7; James 1:5). Prayer does not replace obedience; it strengthens a heart determined to obey.
Putting Away Sin and Bearing Fruit
Grace teaches Christians to deny ungodliness and live sensibly, righteously, and godly (Titus 2:11–14). Galatians 5 contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Christians are not sinlessly perfect, but they must never make peace with sin. When a child of God sins, that person should repent, confess the sin, and seek God’s forgiveness (Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:7–9). God’s discipline and grace call us back to the light.
Love, Service, and Faithfulness
Jesus said His disciples would be known by their love (John 13:34–35). Biblical love seeks another person’s good, tells the truth, forgives, bears burdens, corrects gently, and refuses selfishness. It is practiced in the home, congregation, workplace, and community.
Every Christian has work to do in Christ’s body (Ephesians 4:11–16). We assemble faithfully, encourage one another, share the gospel, serve those in need, give generously, and use our abilities for God’s glory. Faithfulness continues through trials and until death (Revelation 2:10).
What This Means for Us
Christian living is a lifelong walk of obedient faith. We depend upon God’s grace while actively pursuing holiness, love, knowledge, service, and perseverance.
Begin with the next faithful step: study God’s Word, pray honestly, put away a known sin, reconcile a relationship, serve someone, assemble with the church, and let every word and deed honor Jesus Christ.