About Us: <p>Community Bible Fellowship Church is a theologically conservative evangelical church and is a part of the Bible Fellowship Church (BFC) denomination. As a part of the BFC, we here at Community Bible Fellowship Church affirm the Articles of Faith that define the core beliefs of each church in the BFC. These articles of Faith can be found at Articles of Faith - The Bible Fellowship Church (bfc.org)</p>
<p>Sometimes we are asked what makes us distinct as a church. To answer this plainly, we have a high view of God and His Word. Everything we do and believe is a by-product of this truth. Why this might seem like a cliche answer to some, it really does get at the heart of who we are. We are people who are striving to be shaped and informed by God and His Word, and not the things of this world that are constantly battling for our affections. </p>
<p>This is also why we affirm the "5 Solas" of the reformation. During the period of the Protestant Reformation, in the 16th century, those seeking to reform the church have been described by using five things that made them distinct. Looking back, we can see that these things made those reformers and the churches that came out of the time distinct. We believe that this distinction is still helpful today. If this is new to you, the word "sola" is a Latin word that means "alone." It is used to indicate the supremacy of the following 5 things for the church.<br />
The first "sola" is "Sola Scriptura" or Scripture Alone. This was used to describe that Scripture, not the traditions or creativity of man, is our ultimate authority. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Isaiah 40:8; Psalm 19:7-11; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17)<br />
The second is "Solus Christus" or Christ Alone. This highlights that Christ alone is our hope of salvation. Christ is at the center of the story of Scripture, and Christ alone has secured our right standing before God. (John 14:6, Luke 24:27; Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12)<br />
The third is "Sola Fide" or Faith Alone. This emphasized that salvation in Christ Alone according to Scripture Alone is by Faith Alone. This meant that it was not the result of someone earning it through good works, penance, or even giving. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16; Romans 3:28; Romans 5:1; Philippians 3:9)<br />
The fourth is "Sola Gratia" or Grace Alone. Here we acknowledge that our Salvation in Christ alone according to Scripture alone by faith alone, is the result of grace alone. Grace has been defined as God's generous disposition by which He lavishes us with good things that we do not deserve. Only because of God's grace poured out upon an undeserving people do we have hope of salvation in Christ Alone! (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:20-21; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; John 1:16-17; Romans 6:14; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Titus 2:11-14)<br />
The fifth is "Soli Deo Gloria" or The Glory of God Alone! Here we acknowledge that all of life, including salvation, is for God's glory alone! This is to the exclusion of humanity's self-glorification and pride. We recognize that only one gets the glory for our salvation and that is God alone. (Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Revelation 4:11; 1 Corinthians 6:10; Isaiah 42:8; Philippians 2:9-11)</p>
