Forge Road Bible Chapel is an independent church, established in 1943,
that follows a New Testament pattern for its meeting and organization.
Statement of Faith
The Bible, both the Old and New Testament, is given by inspiration of God, and is inerrant in its original writings.
II Timothy 3:16-17
There is One God, eternally existing in Three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:19
Jesus Christ is God the Son, begotten by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and born both Man and God.
Luke 1:26-38; John 10:30; Colossians 2:9
God created the heavens and the earth, and God created people in His own image.
Genesis 1:1-27
All people have sinned, and fallen short of God’s standard, and that the result of sin is death.
Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23
Jesus Christ died for our sins when He was crucified on Calvary.
I Corinthians 15:3
Jesus Christ is raised from the dead; He is ascended into Heaven; and He is now seated at the right hand of God, and is Lord of all.
I Corinthians 15:4; Ephesians 1:20; Hebrews 1:3
We are saved by faith in Christ Jesus, unto eternal life, apart from works or religious observances.
John 3:16, Romans 3:21-28; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9
The Church is composed of all who are saved by faith in Christ, and is made one through the working of the Holy Spirit.
I Corinthians 12:4-31
We await the personal and soon coming of the Lord Jesus, and the resurrection of the dead, of the just unto life and the unjust unto condemnation.
Acts 1:10-11; John 5:24-29; John 14:1-6; I Thessalonians 4:13-18
FAQs
What Denomination is this Church?
A Church is not a building, but a body of people united in faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior, and dedicated to His service as Lord. We are Bible-based in our faith and practice. We are also dedicated to each other in love, to support and care for one another, and to build one another up spiritually. Forge Road Bible Chapel follows the directions and pattern given the New Testament for the meeting and work of the Church. As the Bible does not provide for “denominations” within the Church, we are Christians gathered only to the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are independent of any secular or religious order, but fellowship with all those who love the Lord Jesus. (I Corinthians 1; Acts 11)
Who is the Pastor of the Church?
The Head of the Church is Jesus Christ. By the Holy Spirit, the shepherding of the Church is entrusted to godly men, who the Bible calls “elders.” Elders serve as a group, without any one person having prominence. The practical necessities of the ministry are handled by those recognized by the Church as “deacons.” However, every Christian has spiritual gift for work in the ministry of the Church. Therefore, no ministry is committed unto just one person; but depends upon the combined service of all. (Acts 6 and 20; I Timothy 3; Titus 1; Ephesians 4)
How do I Become a Member of the Church?
The Church consists of all persons who are born again through faith in Jesus Christ. The Church is not “joined” by a ceremony or process; but the Lord adds to His Church those who are saved. Therefore, rather than keep a membership list, we emphasize that a person is in fellowship at a local church. To be in fellowship means to be committed to that body of believers, in agreement with its doctrine, in support of its goals, and committed to one another in love. Christians in a local church should continue together in doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. We welcome all those who are saved by faith in Jesus Christ to join with us in this fellowship. (Matthew 16; Luke 10; Acts 2)