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To lead unsaved people to a relationship of full devotion to Jesus Christ.
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| Our C.O.R.E. Values |
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Click on the graphics to read more about our C.O.R.E. Values!
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"G5" - Characteristics of Full Devotion to Jesus Christ |
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We encourage our members to build relationships and live out the grace that God has appropriated to us. Every member has a responsibility:
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To Pray for those they know who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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To Share a verbal witness of God's grace by sharing their own salvation story
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To Invite their friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers to church so that they may be confronted with the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Our desire is not to grow a large church but rather to help people experience the difference found in Jesus Christ.
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You don't go to Church. You are the Church wherever you go. Through 360 Life Groups, we are developing a Church of Churches where people are led to live a life of Full Devotion to Jesus Christ by growing in Spiritual Disciplines, Gratitude, and Consistent Joy.
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| Gifts |
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We believe it is crucial that every member of our church know and utilize their God-given spiritual gifts. The Bible tells us that every Christian has a unique place of ministry within the body of Christ, and we desire to help you discover an area where you can exercise your spritual gifts for God with a team of people who have similar gifts and passion for service.
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| Give |
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A fully devoted follower of Christ is one who gives systematically, sacrificially and proportionately, as an act of worship and as a tangible expression of his love for God.
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| Go |
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The purpose of missions is to move the Church beyond the walls of the church building. It is to take the message of God's love to people all around the world. We accomplish this through San Antonio Missions endeavors (local) and Global Mission trips. It is our goal that every member be actively involved each year in San Antonio Missions and participate at least once every five years in Global Missions
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Get Connected - Grace Point Membership Process
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| Guest Reception |
| If this is your first time at Grace Point, please fill out The Ticket and after the service is over join us in the Guest Reception area located in the foyer. This will give us a chance to welcome you to Grace Point. |
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| Base Camp |
| If you would like to learn more about Grace Point, then Base Camp is your next step after Guest Reception. At Base Camp, you will briefly learn about the history of Grace Point, meet some of our Members and give us the opportunity to learn more about you. Base Camp meets on Sundays at 11:00 am in Room 210 Family Life Center. |
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| Discovery Class |
| If you are interested in joining Grace Point, then the New Member's Discovery class is your next step. At Discovery, you'll learn what it means to live out our Purpose, Characteristics of Full Devotion and C.O.R.E. Values. Discovery Classes are offered for Adults, Youth and Children. To register for Discovery Class please click here. |
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| What We Believe |
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| The Bible |
| The Bible is the supreme source of the truth for Christian beliefs and living. It was written by human authors, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error. |
| 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 12:6, 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5 |
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| God |
| God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are the Trinity, they are equal and are one God. |
| Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; John 14:16; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14 |
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| Jesus Christ |
| Jesus Christ is God's Son. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to atone for the sins of human beings, was buried, arose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will literally return to earth. |
| Matthew 1:21; Luke 19:10; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 1:7; John 3:14-16, 14:5; 1 John 5:12 |
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| The Holy Spirit |
| The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth and guidance. |
| 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13 |
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| Mankind |
| We are all created in the image of God. We are the supreme objects of God's creation. Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, we are marred by an attitude of disobedience towards God. The disobedience is called sin, which separates us from God. |
| Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; 59:1-2; Romans 3:23 |
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| Salvation |
| Salvation is a gift from God. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ can we saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Christ into our life by faith. |
| Romans 5:1, 6:23, 10:9; John 11:25, 14:6; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 1:13, 2:8-9 |
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| Identity in Christ |
| As Christians we are brand new people on the inside. The Holy Spirit gives us new life and we are not the same anymore. We are not reformed, rehabilitated or re-educated -- we are recreated (new creations). When we placed our faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we did not merely turn over a new leaf, we began a new life under a new Master. |
| John 3:3; Romans 6:4-12, 7:6; Galatians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 1:1, 2:10 |
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| Eternity |
| We were all created to exist forever. We will exist eternally either in union with God through forgiveness and salvation or separated from God by sin. Eternity with Christ begins the moment you receive Christ. Once we pass from this life our place of eternal union and life with God is Heaven. Those who do not have Christ will spend eternity separated from God in Hell. |
| John 3:16; Romans 6:23, Matthew 23:33, 25:41; John 14:1-4; Revelation 20:14-15 |
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| Eternal Security |
| God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. Because of this, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by self-effort there fore we cannot lose it. God says I will never leave you, never forsake you. |
| Hebrews 13:5, 7:25, 10:10; John 6:37, 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; 1 Peter 1:3-5 |
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| The Church |
| The church is the body of Christ and the family of God. It is made up of saved and baptized believers, who regularly join together on the Lord's Day for worship, fellowship, and in ministry. |
| Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Hebrews 10:25 |
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| Baptism |
| Baptism (by immersion) is a one-time act of obedient identification with Jesus as Lord. A believer is baptized as an outward sign of his or her conscious confession of repentance and faith to Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful picture of the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Jesus Christ. |
| Mark 1:9; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 8:38-39, 2:41; Colossians 2:12 |
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| Lord's Supper |
| The Lord's Supper is an ongoing symbol remembering our Lord's death, burial, resurrection, and promised return. Through the breaking and eating of the bread and drinking of the fruit of the vine, we remember Christ's wounded body on the cross and the blood that was shed for our sins. |
| Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 |
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| Jesus instructed His followers to remember His death and resurrection. He gave the church two visible symbols (called "ordinances") as reminders. These two ordinances are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Neither of these ordinances contains any saving grace. |