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Accept Christ as Savior and Lord |
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Prior to becoming a member
of Open Door Fellowship, you must accept Christ as your personal Savior and
Lord. No greater decision exists for
your life than the decision as to what you will do with Jesus Christ. If you have any questions or doubts in
respect to your salvation, talk with the pastor as quickly as possible. This issue needs to be settled in your
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Baptism by Immersion After Conversion |
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Baptism is not a condition
of salvation; however, it is a testimony of your salvation. As soon as possible after you accept Jesus
Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, you should follow through with the
ordinance of baptism. Jesus was
baptized upon the beginning of His ministry by John the Baptist (Matthew
3:13; Mark 1:9; I John 5:6); thereby, providing an example for us to
follow. Baptism also identifies us
with our Lord and Savior (Acts 2:38,41; 8:38; 9:18; 10:48; Romans 6:4;
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Open Door Fellowship
recognizes as acceptable any baptism by immersion following the believer’s
conversion to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Infant baptism is not accepted as an
acceptable fulfillment of this Gospel ordinance. |
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By Letter or Statement of Faith |
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If you are currently a
member of a Bible teaching church, are a born again believer in Jesus Christ,
and have been baptized after your conversion by immersion, you can become a
member of Open Door Fellowship on the basis of a letter of recommendation
from your current church or on the basis of a statement of faith in Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior and a declaration that you were appropriately
baptized. |
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Expectations for Members |
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As a new member of Open
Door Fellowship you are expected to complete a new member’s orientation program. |
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As a member of Open Door
Fellowship you are expected to support the ministries of the fellowship and
denomination through prayer, service, regular attendance,
and your tithes and offerings. |
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As a member of Open Door Fellowship
you are expected to grow in the grace
of God through Bible study and
prayer. Members are expected to live a holy life before God and man;
therefore, members are accountable to
each other and to God for their actions. |
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