WHO WE ARE

Faithful Word Reformed Chapel is a church that desires to glorify god and to love his people.

MISSION

To glorify God through a clear passionate exposition and preaching of his word that sets lives free (2 Timothy 2:15, study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. John 8:32: and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free)

Matthew 6:9; John 5:19-24; Ephesians 1:3-6; 2:1-10

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

WE ARE PROTESTANT

In the early 16th century, a monk by the name of Martin Luther sparked what is known as the “Protestant Reformation”.  This reformation was a shift away from the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and towards the authority of Scripture.  From that movement came the “Five Solas” of the Reformation which we still embrace:

John 1:14-18; Colossians 1:15-20

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”– 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV)

WE ARE CONFESSIONAL

 At FWRC we hold to the standard of faith known as the London Baptist Confession of 1689.  That document is a summary of what we believe the Bible teaches about everything from the authority of Scripture to the final judgment. Although we hold to a confession, our confession is only a reflection of what we believe the Bible teaches.  Scripture has final authority in all matters of faith and practice. 

WE ARE REFORMING-The Semper Reformanda Principle means

Always reforming that has become definitional of our church. The meaning is that we must always be seeking to be conformed to the word of God as a church.

WE ARE CALVINISTIC

Calvinism is a simple way of understanding what the Bible teaches about how a person is saved.  It emphasizes the sovereignty of God and his eternal decrees.  Although it is called “Calvinism” (after John Calvin), we believe it is simply Biblical Christianity.  Calvinism is best known by an acronym: T.U.L.I.P.

  • Total Depravity (also known as Total Inability and Original Sin)
  • Unconditional Election
  • Limited Atonement (also known as Particular Redemption)
  • Irresistible Grace
  • Perseverance of the Saints (also known as Once Saved Always Saved)

Total Depravity: Sin has affected all parts of man. The heart, emotions, will, mind, and body are all affected by sin. We are completely sinful. We are not as sinful as we could be, but we are completely affected by sin. Calvinism maintains that because of our fallen nature, we are born again not by our own will but by God’s will.
(Mark 7:21-23, Jer. 17:9, Rom. 6:14-20, Rom. 3:11, 1 Cor. 2:14, Eph. 2:3, Phil. 1:29, John 6:28-29, Acts 13:48, Eph. 1:1-11; Rom. 8:29; Rom. 9:9-23)

Unconditional Election: God does not base His election on anything He sees in the individual. He chooses the elect according to the kind intention of His will without any consideration of merit or quality within the individual. Nor does God look into the future to see who would pick Him (lest God learn and react to man’s choices). Also, as some are elected into salvation, others are not.
(Eph. 1:4-8; Rom. 9:9-11,15,21)

Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption): Jesus died only for the elect. Though Jesus’ sacrifice was sufficient for all, it was not efficacious for all. Jesus bore the sins of the elect only. This means that Christ did not simply make salvation possible for all humanity, but he actually accomplished the salvation of His elect by His work on the cross.
(Matt. 26:28; John 10:11,15 [cr. Matt. 25:32-33]; John 17:9; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:25-27; Isaiah 53:12) 

Irresistible Grace: When God calls his elect into salvation, they cannot resist. God offers to all people the gospel message. This is called the external call. But to the elect, God extends an internal call. This call is by the Holy Spirit who brings men to life spiritually and works in the hearts and minds of the elect to bring them to repentance and regeneration whereby they willingly and freely come to God.
(Rom. 9:16; Phil. 2:12-13; John 6:28-29; Acts 13:48; John 1:12-13)

Perseverance of the Saints: Because the Father has elected, the Son has redeemed, and the Holy Spirit has applied salvation, those thus saved are eternally secure. Although they may still fall into sin, they will repent and continue in their belief, being preserved in faith until the end.
(John 10:27-28; John 6:47; Romans 8:1; 1 Cor. 10:13; Phil. 1:6)

EXPOSITORY PREACHING

We are committed to the sequential and expository method of teaching the Bible in which we understand the doctrinal truths about God, ourselves, and our redemption in Christ and apply them to our daily lives.

PLURALITY OF ELDERS

According to God’s revealed word, His design for the local church should be led and cared for by a plurality of godly men who serve in the office of elder.

CONGREGATIONAL

We are congregationally ruled.

CHURCH OF MINISTERS

We believe in everyone actively doing something when we gather to corporately disciple each other.

GOD’S WORD

We are congregation that believes that what the Bible states is more important than what any leader says.