Building

  If you have driven by Faith Bible Church in recent weeks, you have probably noticed the new building addition with which the Lord has blessed us. It is exciting as we near completion of the project and prepare to utilize this much needed space.

   Our construction site reminds me often of another building project in which we are involved. One of our stated purposes is to “edify” believers. This is a Bible word that means simply, “to build up.” The Word of God has much to say about our ministry of edification.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (Romans 14:19).

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. (Romans 15:2).
...Let all things be done unto edifying. (1 Corinthians 14:26b).

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying... (Ephesians 4:29a).

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

  Faith Bible Church exists to glorify our Lord through the preaching of His gospel and the building of lives that clearly reflect the character of Jesus Christ. God gave His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for your sins because without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin. Jesus was buried, but rose from the grave and is alive today. Those who accept His forgiveness by faith will have everlasting life, while those who refuse will spend eternity in Hell.

   Once a person accepts God’s gift of life, the process of building begins. With the spiritual building materials and explicit instruction provided in the Word of God, believers are being “built up” into the character of Christ.

   Would you come and build with us?