Grace Place Core Values
1. KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING
The gospel of grace through the finished work of Jesus is the central message of Scripture.
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— –not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
2. GIVING OUR LIFE AWAY
Our response to the gospel of grace is to give our time, talent, and treasure; our lives if need be, for Christ and His kingdom purposes.
In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. Matthew 16:24-25
3. BRINGING SCRIPTURE TO LIFE
Biblical study and teaching result in the understanding and life-application of Scripture.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
4. CHURCH IS COMMUNITY
The local church is a community of people who connect relationally and serve compassionately.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common… Acts 2:42-47
From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16
5. CHRIST DEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS
We are totally dependent upon Jesus through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit for every aspect of life and ministry.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
6. FREEDOM IN CHRIST
We are committed to helping each other find freedom from and victory over all that keeps us from the abundant life promised by Jesus.
I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:9-10
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36
7. LEADING MATTERS
We are responsible for equipping and encouraging men and women in the work of ministry.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8;
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. Ephesians 4:11-12
8. GOD DESERVES OUR BEST
We honor God and inspire others when we seek to do the best we can.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:17, 23-24
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31