Church Profile
Service Times
Bible Fellowship Sundays 9:30AM
Worship Service Sunday 10:30AM
(319) 447-1604
Pastor Peter Shaw
Our Mission
Love God
Love People
Make Disciples
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About Marion Free Methodist Church
Marion Free Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Marion Iowa. This Free Methodist Church of North America church serves Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Linn County IA - Reverend Peter Shaw. Marion has bible studies and activities for all ages.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Free Methodist Church of North America
Service and Sermon Style:
Topical Sermons
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
40-50
Community Projects:
0-12
Primary Language:
English
MINISTRIES AND GROUPS
Church Ministries
Men’s
Women’s
Sunday School
Adult
Small Groups
Groups and Public Services
Weddings and Receptions
Funerals
Camping
Video Conference bible study
All
BELIEFS
The Holy Trinity
There is but one living and true God, the maker and preserver of all things. And in the unity of this Godhead there are three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The Son – His Incarnation
God was himself in Jesus Christ to reconcile people to God. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, He joined together the deity of God and the humanity of humankind.
The Son – His Resurrection and Exaltation
Jesus Christ is risen victorious from the dead.
The Holy Spirit – His Person
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. Proceeding from the Father and the Son, He is one with them, the eternal Godhead, equal in deity, majesty and power.
The Holy Spirit – His Work in Salvation
The Holy Spirit is the administrator of the salvation planned by the Father and provided by the Son’s death, resurrection and ascension.
The Holy Spirit – His Relation to the Church
The Holy Spirit is poured out upon the church by the Father and the Son.
The Scriptures Authority
The Bible is God’s written Word, uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Authority of the Old Testament
The Old Testament is not contrary to the New. Both Testaments bear witness to God’s salvation in Christ; both speak of God’s will for His people.
New Testament
The New Testament fulfills and interprets the Old Testament. It is the record of the revelation of God in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It is God’s final word regarding humankind, sin, salvation, the world and its destiny.
Law of Life and Love
God’s law for all human life, personal and social, is expressed in two divine commands: Love the Lord God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself.
Good Works
Good works are the fruit of faith in Jesus Christ, but works cannot save us from our sins nor from God’s judgment.
Salvation
Christ’s Sacrifice
Christ offered once and for all the one perfect sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. No other satisfaction for sin is necessary; none other can atone.
New Life in Christ
A new life and a right relationship with God are made possible through the redemptive acts of God in Jesus Christ.
Justification
Justification is a legal term that emphasizes that by a new relationship in Jesus Christ people are in fact accounted righteous, being freed from both the guilt and the penalty of their sins.
Regeneration
Regeneration is a biological term which illustrates that by a new relationship in Christ, one does in fact have a new life and a new spiritual nature capable of faith, love and obedience to Christ Jesus as Lord. The believer is born again and is a new creation. The old life is past; a new life is begun.
Adoption
Adoption is a filial term full of warmth, love, and acceptance. It denotes that by a new relationship in Christ believers have become His wanted children freed from the mastery of both sin and Satan.
Entire Sanctification
Entire sanctification is that work of the Holy Spirit, subsequent to regeneration, by which the fully consecrated believers, upon exercise of faith in the atoning blood of Christ, are cleansed in that moment from all inward sin and empowered for service.
The Church
The church is created by God. It is the people of God. Christ Jesus is its Lord and Head. The Holy Spirit is its life and power. It is both divine and human, heavenly and earthly, ideal and imperfect.
The Holy Sacraments
Water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the sacraments of the church commanded by Christ. They are means of grace through faith, tokens of our profession of Christian faith, and signs of God’s gracious ministry toward us. By them, He works within us to quicken, strengthen and confirm our faith.
The Christian and Marriage
Nature of Marriage: At creation God instituted marriage for the well being of humanity (Genesis 2:20-24; Mark 10:6-9). Marriage is the joining of one man and one woman into a lifelong relationship which the Scriptures call “one flesh.” Sexual intercourse is God’s gift to humanity, for the intimate union of a man and woman within marriage. In this relationship, it is to be celebrative (Hebrews 13:4).
Marriage, between one man and one woman, is therefore the only proper setting for sexual intimacy. Scripture requires purity before and faithfulness within and following marriage.
We hold that marriage can only be the union of “one man and one woman” who have made a public covenant and vow before God and the state (Genesis 2:20-24; Mark 10:6-9). Therefore, it would be a breach of the doctrine of our church for ministers or members of the Free Methodist Church to conduct the marriage or blessing of a union between a same-sex or same gender couple. In light of our beliefs, ministers and members of the Free Methodist Church shall not perform marriages or unions of same-sex or same-gender couples. We hold that our congregations are stewards of the church property. Performing a marriage or blessing between a same-sex or same-gender couple in any Free Methodist Church building or on any Free Methodist property would be a violation of consecrated Free Methodist property. Therefore, such blessings or marriages may not be performed at Free Methodist churches or on Free Methodist properties.
Primary Bible Version Used:
New International Version
Baptism:
Both
Communion Frequency:
Monthly
Eternal Security:
Yes, Can Lose
Healing and Charismatic Gifts:
Open But Cautious
Regularly Practice:
Altar Call or Invitation
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Marion Free Methodist Church is a Methodist Church located in Zip Code 52302.
Church Profile Manager: Peter Shaw