Holy Scripture
The authority of the holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the Author thereof; and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God. 1 Thes 2:13; 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:19, 21; 1 John 5:9.
The whole counsel of God, concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of men. Gal 1:8-9; 2 Thes 2:2; 2 Tim 3:15-17.
Worship Service
The Bible teaches that the following are proper elements of worship service: reading of Holy Scripture, singing of psalms and hymns, the offering of prayer, the preaching of the Word, the presentation of offerings, confessing the faith and observing the Lord’s Supper; and on special occasions taking oaths.
The Lord’s Day
9:30 AM - Sunday School
10:30 AM - CONGREGATIONAL Worship
6:00 PM - YOUTH GROUP
Wednesday
6:00 - Meal
6:30 - ERPC Kids, Youth group, Bible study, Women’s group
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Staff & Officers
John (“JR”) Render Caines jr. | Pastor
anil anand, jason giles, chris MARR (clerk), josh tennant, ashley ward | ruling elders
clifford ackerson, sam jones | emeritus elders
philip christiansen, thomas finch, tom horner, robert maner, buddy maynard, richie mcdonald, jay pannkuk | deacons
Aaron Anand | Youth Director
Mindy Giles | Children’s Ministry Director & Administrative Director
Katie Huffine | Music Director
carlisle allen | Girl’s Discipleship Coordinator
Philip Huffine | Audio-Visual Director
Jesus Christ: The Son of God and Mediator
The Son of God, the second person in the Trinity, being very and eternal God, of one substance, and equal with the Father, did, when the fulness of time was come, take upon him man’s nature, with all the essential properties and common infirmities thereof, yet without sin: being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary, of her substance. So that two whole, perfect, and distinct natures, the Godhead and the manhood, were inseparably joined together in one person, without conversion, composition, or confusion. Which person is very God and very man, yet one Christ, the only mediator between God and man. John 1:1, 14; Gal 4:4; Phil 2:6; 1 John 5:20. • Heb 2:14, 16-17; 4:15. • Luke 1:27, 31, 35; Gal 4:4. • Luke 1:35; Rom 9:5; Col 2:9; 1 Tim 3:16; 1 Pet 3:18. • Rom 1:3-4; 1 Tim 2:5.
This office the Lord Jesus did most willingly undertake, which, that he might discharge, he was made under the law, and did perfectly fulfill it; endured most grievous torments immediately in his soul, and most painful sufferings in his body; was crucified, and died; was buried, and remained under the power of death, yet saw no corruption. On the third day he arose from the dead, with the same body in which he suffered; with which also he ascended into heaven, and there sitteth at the right hand of his Father, making intercession; and shall return to judge men and angels at the end of the world. Psa 40:7-8 with Heb 10:5-10; John 10:18; Phil 2:8. • Gal 4:4. • Mat 3:15; 5:17. • Mat 26:37-38; 27:46; Luke 22:44. • Matthew 26-27 throughout. • Phil 2:8. • Acts 2:23-24, 27; 13:37; Rom 6:9. • 1 Cor 15:3-4. • John 20:25, 27. • Mark 16:19. • Rom 8:34; Heb 7:25; 9:24. • Mat 13:40-42; Acts 1:11; 10:42; Rom 14:9-10; 2 Pet 2:4; Jude 1:6.
The Lord Jesus, by his perfect obedience and sacrifice of himself, which he through the eternal Spirit once offered up unto God, hath fully satisfied the justice of his Father, and purchased not only reconciliation, but an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, for all those whom the Father hath given unto him. Rom 3:25-26; 5:19; Eph 5:2; Heb 9:14, 16; 10:14. • Dan 9:24, 26; John 17:2; Eph 1:11, 14; Col 1:19-20; Heb 9:12, 15.
Jesus Christ: The King of the Church
Christ, as King, has given to His Church officers (pastors, elders, deacons), oracles (Scripture), and ordinances (Lord’s Supper, baptism); and especially has He ordained therein His system of doctrine, government, discipline and worship, all of which are either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary inference may be deduced therefrom; and to which things He commands that nothing be added, and that from them naught be taken away.
Since the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven, He is present with the Church by His Word and Spirit, and the benefits of all His offices are effectually applied by the Holy Ghost.