We Are Faith Community Wesleyan Church-Chattanooga

WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who is God the Son, our Lord and Savior. Through Him alone are all things restored and made new. By Christ alone do all things work together for the good and God's glory of those who love the Lord. We exist because of Him and to serve others for Him. 

WHY DO WE THANK HIM?

We are grateful for God's grace and mercy to all who trust in His atonement on the Cross, and its purpose. We rejoice in His resurrection, which gives life to the dead and hope to the lost. We choose to live joyously because we know that Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed!

HOW DO WE LIVE OUT OUR FAITH?

We love others because He first loved us and gave Himself so we might have everlasting life. We enthusiastically believe that we are saved to serve others so that God's love is demonstrated, hope is given, and our Lord is honored. We are passionate about our faith in Jesus and are entirely committed to making a difference in the world, starting with our local community. As Wesleyans, we live out our faith by holding to this simple truth: Christ our faith. Christ our hope. Christ our life. Everything pours out from that foundation. 

WHY IS THE BIBLE IMPORTANT TO US?

We are a Bible-based Christian church. We believe the Bible is inerrant and infallible. We lean on the Holy Spirit to empower us to obey God. We obey not out of legalism, but rather out of joyful thankfulness. The Bible is God's voice to our hearts to be studied and memorized, and its truths acted upon.

ARE WE AN EVANGELICAL CHURCH?

Yes, we are, and here is the traditional definition (according to web source: Britannica). "An Evangelical church refers to any of the classical Protestant churches or their offshoots. However, since the late 20th century, it specifically describes churches that emphasize the following:

1. Preaching of the Gospel: Evangelical churches prioritize proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.
2. Personal Conversion Experiences: They believe in individual transformation through faith in Jesus.
3. Scripture as the Sole Basis for Faith: Evangelicals consider the Bible as the ultimate authority.
4. Active Evangelism: They engage in efforts to win personal commitments to Christ. The term "evangelical" comes from the Greek word "euangelion," meaning "the good news" or the "gospel." These churches focus on salvation through Jesus Christ and uphold the authority of Scripture in their beliefs and practices."