As
a Christian fellowship of baptized
believers, empowered by the Holy
Spirit, First Baptist Church of
Laurel has as its purpose:
The
Celebration of God's Presence
by loving, worshipping,
praising, trusting, and obeying
God.
(Mark 12:29-30; Revelation
19:4-5; Psalms 150)
The
Demonstration of God's Love
by ministering unselfishly to
others the way Christ ministers
to us.
(John 13:34-35; Matthew
20:25-28; Philippians 2:3-7)
The
Proclamation of God's Truth
by sharing God's saving grace
with every person and by
teaching and preaching His truth
as revealed in the Word of God.
(Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2
Timothy 4:1-2)
The
Edification of God's People
by building up the body of
Christ in discipleship,
stewardship, fellowship and
intercessory prayer.
(Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians
4:11-13; Romans 14:19)
The
Glorification of God's Character
by honoring and revealing the
character of Christ in our
lives.
(Matthew
5:16; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians
10:31)
The
Exaltation of God's Son
by magnifying in word and deed
the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
(Philippians 1:20; 2:9-11;
Revelation 17:14; Romans 10:9)
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