St. Louis Bible Fellowship is a church body of believers who love the Lord Jesus Christ and desire to serve Him. Our purpose is to exalt the Savior, equip the saints and evangelize the lost.
We teach the Bible as the inspired, infallible, plenary Word of God, and it is our absolute authority for daily living and conduct. The Scriptures reveal to us the character and purpose of our holy and righteous God, and it is the individual responsibility of each of us to be students, as we search the Scriptures daily.
Our commission is to be ministers of the Word of Reconciliation; proclaim the Gospel of the Grace of God; to enlighten all as to what is the dispensation of the Mystery; to follow the Apostle Paul in the revelation of the hidden truth that our Lord Jesus Christ, from glory, gave to him for us today. (Galatians 1:11-12, Romans 11:13, 15:16)
You will find a warm and friendly welcome at St. Louis Bible Fellowship. Bring your family, bring your Bibles, and bring your questions!
In His Wonderful Name,
Pastor Rick Owsley
What Must You Do To Be Saved
If you have never believed that Jesus Christ died for you and rose again, then this invitation is for you. God the Father loves you so much that He sent His only begotten Son to pay the price of your sin and reconcile you to Himself through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. You must believe the gospel:
"... how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures"
What We Believe
Our commission is to be ministers of the Word of Reconciliation; proclaim the Gospel of the Grace of God; and to enlighten all as to what is the dispensation of the Mystery; to follow the Apostle Paul in the revelation of the hidden truth that our Lord Jesus Christ, from glory, gave to him for us today (Galatians 1:11-12; Galatians 2:7; Romans 11:13, Romans 15:16).
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We believe
God is not the author of confusion, but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33).
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We believe
God has established a Oneness that Christians should endeavor "to keep...in the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3).
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We believe
"There is One Body, and One Spirit, even as you are called in the One Hope of your calling; One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all" (Ephesians 4:4-6 ).
The entire Bible, in its original writings, is verbally inspired of God and is our absolute authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ; 2 Peter 1:21). As believers, we are instructed to study the Bible, rightly dividing God's Word (2 Timothy 2:15).
There is One God, manifested in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:26 ; Deuteronomy 6:4 ; Isaiah 48:16 ; Mark 1:10-11 ; John 1:1 , John 1:14 ; Colossians 1:15-19 , Colossians 2:9).
Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary and is true God and true man (Luke 1:35; Romans 1:3-4).
The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and regenerates, seals, indwells, enlightens, and empowers the saved and baptizes believers into the Body of Christ (John 16:8 ; Titus 3:5 ; 1 Corinthians 12:13 ; Ephesians 1:17 , Ephesians 3:16).
All men, due to Adam's disobedience, are in a fallen state. All men are dead in trespasses and sins and are, therefore, totally unable to do anything pleasing to God apart from Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3 ; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 ; Romans 8:7-8).
God justifies ungodly sinners by His Grace, upon the basis of the shed blood of Jesus Christ, through the means of faith. This complete salvation is bestowed as the gift of God apart from man's works (Romans 5:1 , Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9).
All of the saved are eternally secure in Christ (Colossians 2:9 , Colossians 3:1-4 ; Philippians 1:6 ; Romans 8:33-39).
In the present dispensation there is only one Church, which is called the Body of Christ. It is composed of all the saved of this dispensation (1 Corinthians 12:13 ; Ephesians 1:22-23).
The only gifts necessary for the ministry of the Body of Christ are those enumerated in (Ephesians 4:7-16).
By reason of Christ's victory over sin and of His indwelling Spirit, all of the saved may and should experience deliverance from the power of sin and should consider ourselves dead to sin (Romans 6:14 , Romans 12:1-2). We recognize that sin is never eradicated during this life.
The communion of the Lord's Supper, as revealed through the Apostle Paul in (1 Corinthians 11:20-26), is for members of the Body of Christ to observe "until He comes." There is no place in scripture where the Lord's Supper and water baptism are linked together, either as ordinances or as sacraments for the Church.
All saved persons of God's present program have been made members of the Body of Christ by one divine baptism. By that one baptism every member of the Body of Christ is identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Based on the statement concerning the one baptism in (Ephesians 4:5) , the statement concerning baptism in (Colossians 2:12) , and Paul's statement, "Christ sent me not to baptize but to preach the gospel" (1 Corinthians 1:17), we affirm that water baptism has no place in God's spiritual program for the Body of Christ in this day of grace.
God created the Heavens, the Earth, and everything in them. The six days of (Genesis 1) are literal days, consisting of approximately twenty-four hours each as represented by evening and morning (Genesis 1:31 ; Exodus 20:11).
These six days of (Genesis 1) occurred no more than ten thousand years ago.
All people of all ages will be bodily Resurrected in three separate and distinct Resurrections:
The Rapture of the Church — when all of the saved of this age will be caught up into the air to meet the Lord. This resurrection is part of the Mystery as revealed to the Apostle Paul (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ; 1 Corinthians 15:51).
After the Tribulation period — when all of the just are resurrected to reign with Christ during the Kingdom on this Earth (Revelation 20:6). This is the first resurrection of prophecy.
After the Millennial Kingdom at the Great White Throne — when the unsaved will be raised to stand and be judged (Revelation 20:10-15). This is the second resurrection of prophecy.
After the Tribulation period — when all of the just are resurrected to reign with Christ during the Kingdom on this Earth (Revelation 20:6). This is the first resurrection of prophecy.
After the Millennial Kingdom at the Great White Throne — when the unsaved will be raised to stand and be judged (Revelation 20:10-15). This is the second resurrection of prophecy.
It is the responsibility of all members of the Body of Christ to meet together regularly in their local assemblies for worship, fellowship, and Bible study (Hebrews 10:25).
Our Mission
Our commission is to be ministers of the Word of Reconciliation; proclaim the Gospel of the Grace of God; and to enlighten all as to what is the dispensation of the Mystery; to follow the Apostle Paul in the revelation of the hidden truth that our Lord Jesus Christ, from glory, gave to him for us today (Galatians 1:11-12; Galatians 2:7; Romans 11:13, Romans 15:16).
Our Affiliation
St. Louis Bible Fellowship is affiliated with Grace Gospel Fellowship. The purpose of the Grace Gospel Fellowship is to promote fellowship among those who believe the truths contained in its doctrinal statement and to proclaim the gospel of the grace of God in this country and throughout the world.
Recognizing that the one true Bible church of this age is composed of all who possess genuine faith in Christ, it is neither our purpose to form a denominational hierarchy nor to carry out the function of such in governing or directing groups of believers. Our purpose is to promote and propagate the message of the grace of God as revealed to and through the Apostle Paul.
The effort can best be accomplished as we work together and not merely as individuals. Together, we can coordinate our efforts, unite our activities and pool our resources, thus enlarging our vision of service and demonstrating the truth of the one body of believers.
St. Louis Bible Fellowship is proud to be a member of the Grace Gospel Fellowship.
For more information, please visit: www.ggfusa.org.