Build your faith in God and Christ through Bible study and prayer, finding purpose in the mission of the church of Christ Jesus, loving one another and all people, seeking the glory of God by doing his will.

The Scriptures offer the path to the Cross, which takes us to God. His holy people walk in trust and obedience, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The gospel is good news, the power of God for salvation, our crown of hope, our message of reconciliation. Jesus Christ is our sacrifice, our preaching, our example, our life.

Christians are disciples of Christ Jesus who follow his lead in the world, to bring redemption to all.

We learn from the New Testament who is a Christian, how to become a Christian, how to live and please God as a Christian. The New Testament, composed of the four Gospels, the book of Acts, the letters of Paul, Peter, John and others, and the book of Revelation, serves as our pattern for the Christian life and the worship, work and mission of the church of God.

Richard Mansel is a moderator; Randal Matheny is group owner.

Also join us on the email discussion group, Word, as we examine each week an Old Testament and a New Testament passage.