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values & distinctives
Our core values profoundly influence the culture and character of our church and all that we do. These values significantly impact every dimension of our fellowship, sway the execution of ministry, affect daily operations decisions, and impact our members' relationships. Furthermore, they also influence our worship, the ministry of the Word, and our witness to the lost.
Bible THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
We value the authority of Scripture because the Bible is God's written revelation to man. It is inerrant in the original documents, infallible in all that it says, and sufficient to instruct in all matters of faith and practice. Therefore, we submit to its authority and seek to order our church according to what the Bible says (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Revelation 22:19).
Crown THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST
We value the Lordship of Jesus Christ because He is the head of the Church and the Lord of all. Therefore, we aim to give Jesus Christ the first place in everything. He is first in our church, first in our families, first in our jobs, first in our recreation, and first in our affections (Psalm 73:25; Matthew 22:37-38; Colossians 1:18; Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 1:9-3:22, 19:16).
Church THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH
We value the church's unity because God has unified us in Christ through His Son's sacrifice and substitutionary atonement. Therefore, we are diligent to protect the unity of the body through all humility, gentleness, patience, and love (John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:2-3; Philippians 2:2; I Corinthians 12:12-13).
We value our people because the local church doesn't exist to attract and entertain the lost. When a church tries to attract the lost, it will prioritize meeting people's felt needs rather than glorifying God. Instead, Scripture teaches that the purpose of the church is to glorify God through worship, edifying the saved, and evangelizing the world. Therefore, we are committed to evangelizing the lost without compromising our love for one another (Matthew 28:18-20; John 13:34-35, 15:12; Romans 12:10; Colossians 1:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 23; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 3:11, 4:7, 4:11-12).
fire PERSONAL HOLINESS
Balance Scale INTEGRITY
We value integrity because it is inseparably linked to human flourishing, sanctification, and glorifying God. Therefore, we reject duplicity and hypocrisy, and aim to live what we believe in public and private. We honor Christ and love others by living our life with honesty, righteousness, truthfulness, and humility (Psalm 15:2; Proverbs 2:7, 10:9, 11:3, 20:7, 28:6; Matthew 7:1-6, 23:13-33; I John 3:18).
Whereas our core values influence our church's culture, character, and decision-making, our core distinctives are non-negotiable practices that make Revolve Bible Church unique.
bullhorn EXPOSITORY PREACHING
Since the Bible is God's authoritative revelation to man, we are committed to exposing its meaning and heralding its message rather than our own (1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 4:1-2; Hebrews 4:12).
Users BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP
Biblically, the focal point of all church leadership is the elder. An elder is one of a plurality of biblically qualified men who jointly shepherd and oversee a local body of believers. The word translated "elder" is used nearly twenty times in Acts and the epistles in reference to this unique group of leaders who have responsibility for overseeing the people of God. We believe that healthy churches are led by a plurality of men who are above reproach, spiritually gifted and possess a deep concern for the well-being of God's people (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5; 1 Peter 5:1-2).
Church CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
The Church is not a building or a place we go. Instead, the Bible uses metaphors that describe the Church as an intimate community of believers that are devoted to the Apostles' teaching, fellowship, communion and prayer. We want people to be added to the local church rather than simply attending our services (Ephesians 2:19; Ephesians 5:30; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Acts 2:42).
Helping Hands CHURCH DISCIPLINE
Church discipline is a loving four-step process taken by members, church leaders, or the congregation to restore believers living in egregious and unrepentant sin. This often neglected Biblical practice is essential to a healthy church. It upholds the honor of God's name, protects the congregation from sin, preserves the church's reputation to the watching world, and rescues the believer caught in sin (Matthew 18:15-20; Acts 5:1-14; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 11:27-34; Galatians 2:11-14, 6:1; 2 Thessalonians. 3:6-15; 1 Timothy 1:20; 5:19-20; Titus 3:10-11; Hebrews 12:4-13; Revelation 2:5, 16, 22; 3:3).
Pray DEVOTION TO PRAYER
Prayerlessness for the Christian is an oxymoron. J.C. Ryle wrote, “Not praying is a clear proof that a man is not yet a true Christian.” Although the Bible gives us many reasons to pray, here are seven reasons why we are devoted to prayer: it is a great privilege, we depend upon the Lord, God is the supreme focus of our lives, we desire God’s will to be done, our physical lives are fragile, intimacy with God demands it, and we long to live holy lives (Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 18:1-8; Romans 8:15, 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).
Walking PERSISTENCE IN EVANGELISM
The proclamation of the gospel to the unsaved is not only what the church should be praying for, but it is what the church should be practicing. Evangelism is God's means of leading people to genuine saving faith, and it is a prerequisite to his precept for making disciples. Therefore, we hold this discipline in high regard and prioritize the persistent effort in evangelizing the lost until Jesus returns (Matthew 9:37-38; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:11-15).