Scriptural Authority
We hold the Bible as the inspired Word of God, our final authority for faith and life, so that every part of our life and ministry is shaped by the truth God has revealed to us in Scripture.
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(2 Timothy 3:16–17)
A foundation of biblical truth and spiritual principles guiding our fellowship.
Tenets of Faith
Church Autonomy
Though we are many local churches, we belong to one body in Christ.
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Each church is responsible to pursue holiness and deal with sin so that Christ’s body is not marked by any spot or wrinkle.
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(1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 5:12–13; Ephesians 5:27)
Body of Christ
We are committed to the unity of the body of Christ across all local congregations, expressing our shared faith, hope, and love in Him.
Though we are many members, we belong to one body in Christ.
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(1 Corinthians 12:12)
Edification & Discernment in the Word
At Sovereign Fellowship, we want God’s Word to shape both our speech and our decisions. We seek to hear, interpret, and apply Scripture in a way that builds up the church and guards us from deceit.
Objective & In Context – Seed on Good Ground
Matthew 13:8, 23
Reality.
Subjective & In Context – Seed on the Rock
Matthew 13:5–6, 20–21
Respect of persons.
Objective & Out of Context – Seed by the Wayside
Matthew 13:4, 19
Reality denied.
Subjective & Out of Context – Seed in the Thorns
Matthew 13:7, 22
Personalized.
By staying in context and anchored in God’s Word, we pursue a way of reasoning that protects the church from error and builds one another up in love (Eph. 4:14–16).