Church
Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist / Wesleyan: a neutral profile of what this congregation describes about its beliefs.
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Websitehttps://evergreenflowers.com/
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TraditionMethodist / WesleyanAbout →
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Beliefs on file887 positions
Statement of faithPublished →
Where they stand
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Showing 71 of 887 positions across 18 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.
God & the Trinity53 positions
- Analogical LanguageAffirmsTradition defaultHuman language about God is analogical: true but never capturing God univocally as it captures creatures.Estimated, not verified
- Apophatic PriorityAffirmsTradition defaultWhat God is in himself is ultimately beyond human comprehension, so negative ("God is not...") statements are more reliable than positive ones.Estimated, not verified
Christ66 positions
- Assumed Fallen Human NatureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultChrist assumed a fully fallen human nature (subject to the effects of the Fall) in order to heal it from within.Estimated, not verified
- Assumed Unfallen Human NatureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist assumed an unfallen, sinless human nature, untouched by original sin/corruption.Estimated, not verified
Sin & the fall50 positions
- Adams Sin Brought Physical DeathStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPhysical death entered the human race as a consequence of Adam's sin; humans were not originally subject to death.Estimated, not verified
- All Sin Deserves Death EquallyStrongly affirmsTradition defaultEvery sin, however small, deserves God's condemnation/death: there is no class of sin that does not by nature merit it.Estimated, not verified
Salvation46 positions
- Active Obedience ImputedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist's lifelong law-keeping (his "active obedience"), not only his death, is imputed to the believer as their positive righteousness.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Grounded In Christ AloneStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAssurance rests on Christ's finished work and God's promise, not on the believer's own works or sacramental performance.Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit60 positions
- Anointing For Special MinistryNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe Spirit grants a special "anointing" empowering particular individuals for ministry beyond the common indwelling.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Is Normal For BelieversNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithSettled assurance of salvation is normal and to be expected for genuine believers in this life.Estimated, not verified
The Church67 positions
- Apostolic Succession Required For Valid MinistryStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithA minister's ordination is only VALID if conferred by a bishop standing in apostolic succession.Estimated, not verified
- Apostolicity Is Doctrinal Not SuccessionalNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithApostolicity consists primarily in fidelity to apostolic DOCTRINE, not in an unbroken chain of ordinations from the apostles.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances67 positions
- Anointing Sick Is A SacramentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAnointing of the sick with oil is a sacrament conveying grace, healing, and forgiveness to the seriously ill.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Confers Holy SpiritStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Holy Spirit is given/sealed to the recipient in water baptism itself.Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy37 positions
- Altar Call InvitationNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithA public invitation/altar call inviting people to come forward to receive Christ or rededicate is a fitting close to worship.Estimated, not verified
- Bowing And ProstrationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBowing, prostration, or full physical reverence before the altar, icons, or sacrament is fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Clergy Wear VestmentsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithClergy should wear distinctive liturgical vestments (alb, chasuble, stole, etc.) when leading worship.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Only SeasonallyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultCommunion seasons (a few solemn observances a year with extensive preparation) are the fitting pattern.Estimated, not verified
- Contemporary Worship Music EmbracedAffirmsTradition defaultContemporary worship music (CCM, praise-and-worship bands, modern choruses) is fitting and desirable for the gathered church.Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive PsalmodyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultOnly the inspired Psalms (or canonical biblical songs) may be sung in worship: no uninspired hymns.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days Of Torah ObservedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe biblical feasts of the Hebrew calendar (Passover, Pentecost/Shavuot, Tabernacles) should be observed by Christians in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Fixed Liturgy RequiredStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithWorship should follow a fixed, prescribed liturgical order and set texts (a missal, prayer book, or Divine Liturgy).Estimated, not verified
- Healing Ministry In ServiceNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithPraying for and expecting miraculous physical healing should be a regular feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Icons VeneratedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIcons of Christ and the saints should be venerated (honored with bows, kisses, candles, incense) in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Men Uncovered HeadsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMen should worship with heads uncovered as a matter of reverence and biblical instruction.Estimated, not verified
- Only Christological Feasts KeptAffirmsTradition defaultOnly feasts directly commemorating events in Christ's life (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) are warranted; saints' days are not.Estimated, not verified
- Passing The PeaceStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA formal exchange of the peace (greeting one another with a sign of peace) is a fitting liturgical act.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Is The CenterNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe preaching/exposition of the Word is the central act and high point of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Optional Or MinimalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA sermon is not an essential element of worship and may be brief or omitted.Estimated, not verified
- Pulpit Central ArchitectureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around a central, elevated pulpit as its focus.Estimated, not verified
- Recited Creeds In WorshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithReciting the historic creeds (Nicene, Apostles') corporately is a proper element of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Responsive Amens And Call ResponseNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithVocal congregational responses during the sermon and worship ("Amen!", call-and-response) are a fitting expression of participation.Estimated, not verified
- Sacred Liturgical Language PreferredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA fixed sacred or traditional liturgical language (Latin, Church Slavonic, Koine Greek, classical Syriac, Ge'ez) is fitting and preferable for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Second Commandment Forbids ImagesStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe second commandment forbids making any image of God or using images in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Central And LengthyNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithA substantial, lengthy sermon (30+ minutes) is a normal and expected feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Should Be ExpositoryNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe sermon should be primarily an exposition of a biblical text rather than topical, exhortatory, or homiletic reflection.Estimated, not verified
- Set Written PrayersStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithPrepared, written prayers (collects, the prayer book) are a proper and preferred form of corporate prayer.Estimated, not verified
- Singing Is Required ElementAffirmsTradition defaultCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Standing For Prayer And ReadingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultStanding is the fitting posture for prayer and for hearing the Gospel/Scripture read.Estimated, not verified
- Statues And Images ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultStatues, crucifixes, and religious images are proper aids to devotion in the place of worship.Estimated, not verified
- The Lords Prayer RecitedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Lord's Prayer should be recited corporately as a regular part of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tithes Offering As Worship ActStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe collection of tithes and offerings is itself an act of worship within the service.Estimated, not verified
- Tongues In Corporate WorshipNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithSpeaking in tongues during the gathered worship service is a legitimate and welcome practice.Estimated, not verified
- Vernacular WorshipNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithWorship should be conducted in the everyday language of the people.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly CommunionNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.Estimated, not verified
- Word And Sacrament BalancedNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithWord and sacrament should be held in equal balance as the twin centers of every service.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Form IndifferentAffirmsTradition defaultThe outward form and style of worship is largely a matter of indifference (adiaphora) to be decided by culture, pastoral wisdom, or preference.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Governed By TraditionStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe received liturgical tradition of the church carries binding authority over the form of worship alongside (or beyond) explicit Scripture.Estimated, not verified
- Worship In Homes Or Small SettingsAffirmsTradition defaultWorship is fittingly conducted in homes or simple gatherings without a dedicated sacred building.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Is EvangelisticStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA primary purpose of the worship service is evangelism and calling outsiders to conversion.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Should Be Culturally AccessibleAffirmsTradition defaultWorship should be deliberately shaped to feel familiar and accessible to outsiders and the unchurched.Estimated, not verified
Last things36 positions
- A Literal Mark Of The Beast Is ComingAffirmsTradition defaultA literal future "mark of the beast" will be imposed as a condition of economic participation.Estimated, not verified
- Apocalyptic Prophecy Read Literally FuturisticallyLeans toward affirmingTradition defaultThe prophecies of Daniel and Revelation should be read primarily as literal predictions of still-future events.Estimated, not verified
Scripture45 positions
- Authority Holy Tradition OrthodoxStrongly rejectsTradition defaultScripture is rightly read only within Holy Tradition: the Fathers, councils, liturgy, and consensus of the Church.Estimated, not verified
- Authority Magisterium InterpretsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe authentic interpretation of Scripture is entrusted to the Church's living teaching office (Magisterium), whose judgments bind the faithful.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science39 positions
- Adam Special Creation From DustStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first human was specially and directly created by God from the dust, not biologically descended from earlier hominins.Estimated, not verified
- Angels Created BeingsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAngels and other spiritual beings are part of God's created order, made by God.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics65 positions
- Abortion Gravely Wrong In PrincipleStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithDeliberately ending a pregnancy by killing the unborn is in itself a grave moral wrong.Estimated, not verified
- Abortion Permitted For Rape Or IncestStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithAbortion is morally permissible when the pregnancy results from rape or incest.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage49 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
- Annulment Recognizes Invalid MarriageRejectsTradition defaultSome unions that appeared to be marriages were never valid marriages, and the church can rightly declare them null (annulment).Estimated, not verified
Society & politics41 positions
- Active Nonviolent Resistance ObligatoryAffirmsTradition defaultChristians should actively resist injustice through nonviolent means (protest, civil disobedience, noncooperation), not merely abstain from violence.Estimated, not verified
- Capitalism Intrinsically UnjustRejectsTradition defaultCapitalism as a system is intrinsically exploitative and stands under God's judgment; Christian faithfulness requires working to replace it.Estimated, not verified
Angelology Demonology42 positions
- Angelic Fall Caused By PrideStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe angels fell primarily through pride: refusing subjection to God / seeking to exalt themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Angelic Fall Predates Human FallAffirmsTradition defaultThe angelic rebellion occurred before the fall of humanity, and the serpent's temptation issued from an already-fallen angel.Estimated, not verified
Anthropology40 positions
- Body Essential To PersonStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe body is essential to being a complete human person, not an accidental or dispensable container for the soul.Estimated, not verified
- Body GoodStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe material human body is intrinsically good as created by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant Law Israel25 positions
- Abrahamic Covenant Foundational And OngoingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational and its promises remain operative for the people of God today.Estimated, not verified
- Believers No Longer Under Laws CondemnationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBelievers are entirely free from the law's condemning function but remain under its directing function.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints59 positions
- All Believers Are SaintsStrongly affirmsTradition default"Saints" in the New Testament sense means all believers, not a special canonized class.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Relics Required Or ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIt is fitting (or required) that altars contain the relics of saints.Estimated, not verified
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