1. Being a follower of Jesus Christ and believing the fundamental truths of the Bible
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15-16)
- In one God, eternally existent in three person: Father, Son & Holy Spirit
- (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16,17; Mark 12:29)
- In the virgin birth, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- (Isaiah 7:14; Romans 8:34; Acts 1:10-11)
- In the forgiveness of sin through Jesus (Isaiah 55:7; Romans 4:23-25; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19)
- In water baptism as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-5)
- In divine healing (Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:13, 14)
- In the power of the Holy Spirit to help us live a holy life
- (Hebrews 12:14; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 15:8-9)
- In the second coming of Jesus Christ (Acts 24:15; Matthew 24:30,31; Revelation 20:11-15)
2. Regularly engage in our activities and Sunday Experiences.
3. Participate actively in church life and serve in a ministry of our church.
4. Regularly support North Shore Church with your finances, understanding the biblical principles of tithes and offerings.
- We believe that generosity is an integral part of our relationship with God. It acknowledges God as the giver of everything we have (James 1:17). It reflects our trust that God will provide for us. It is our way of refusing to allow our possessions to consume or define us (Matthew 6:19-24). It allows us to be a part of His work here on Earth (2 Cor. 9:6-7). And it’s a way for us to follow through on what God has asked us to do (Malachi 3:8-12; Proverbs 3:9).
- The Bible teaches us that our baseline standard for giving is the tithe (Lev.27:30) – contributing 10% of our income to the church. Tithing has been a turning point for many people to experience the blessings of following Jesus. When God stirs us to give beyond our tithe, it’s referred to as an offering.
5. Strive to have a lifestyle and behaviour that is aligned with biblical principles in a way that represents Jesus Christ and membership with our Assembly
- Be growing spiritually as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit.
- Engage with your Bible regularly, and to pray on your own and corporately.
Refrain from acts or attitudes such as sexual conduct outside of biblical marriage, occults practices, dissensions, gossip, criminal activity, and abuse or any other behaviour that doesn’t align with biblical principles or would improperly represent Jesus Christ.