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About Life at Wayside

Faithful Living

Life at Wayside stands as a beacon of faith in Springfield. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us. Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.

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Statement of Faith

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the only infallible guide and rule of our faith and
practice (Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21).

GOD
We believe there is one God. In the unity of the Godhead, there are three persons, Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, equal in every divine perfection and attribute, fulfilling distinct, but complementary, roles in the
great work of redemption (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Timothy 1:17).
1. God the Father
We believe in God the Father, the co-Creator with the Son and the Holy Spirit, who is the
eternal, all powerful, all knowing, everywhere present, and unchangeable Creator of all
(Deuteronomy 32:6; Psalm 103:13; Isaiah 63:16; Matthew 6:9; John 5:19-23, 17:1-11; Acts
17:28; Romans 8:14-16; Ephesians 4:6; 1 John 3:1).
2. God the Son
We believe in God the Son, co-Creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, who took upon Himself
human form, being conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and given the name,
Jesus. His death by crucifixion and His bodily resurrection provided the means for people to be
reconciled to God. He ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father
making intercession for us as the King of kings and Lord of lords (Isaiah 53:1-5; Matthew 1:2123;
John 1:1-3, 11:25-26; Ephesians 1:20-23; Philippians 2:1-6; 1 Timothy 2:5).
3. God the Holy Spirit
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, co-Creator with the Father and Son, who is now sent by the
Father through the Son to convict the world of sin, lead us into all truth, and empower and
equip the Church to carry on Christ’s work on earth (Genesis 1:2; John 14:26, 15:26, 16:8; Acts
1:8).
THE FALL OF MANKIND
We believe the human race is fallen from its original, created goodness because of the sin of Adam and
Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 1:27, 3:1-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10, 3:23, 5:12, 5:19).
THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
We believe Jesus Christ was the sacrifice God planned from the foundation of the world for the sin of
the human race. By shedding His blood and dying on the cross, Jesus made provision for the salvation of
all people (Isaiah 53:5; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 7:25; 1 Peter 1:19-20).
SALVATION
We believe, because of our total inability to save ourselves, salvation is by God’s grace alone. It is
received by faith with repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Savior (John 3:3, 3:16-17; 2
Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Peter 2:24).
WATER BAPTISM
We believe water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an outward
sign of an inward work and is commanded by God following conversion (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38;
Romans 6:4).

COMMUNION
We believe in partaking of the bread and the cup of communion in remembrance of the Lord’s death,
burial, and resurrection. We celebrate an open communion for all believers regardless of church
affiliation (Luke 22:7-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-28).
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in every believer at the moment of salvation. The baptism in
the Holy Spirit is distinct from salvation, releasing the power of the Holy Spirit through faith. Consistent
with biblical accounts, believers should anticipate Spirit-baptism to be accompanied by speaking in
tongues and other biblical manifestations. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to endue the believer
with power from God, to offer an inspired witness for Christ, to lead the believer in a life of holiness, and
to equip for a Spirit-filled life of service (John 7:37-39, 14:16; Acts 1:8, 2:4, 2:38-39, 8:14-17, 10:44-46,
19:6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16).
SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe every Christian should walk and abide in daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit and experience
continual renewing of God’s power to live a Spirit-filled life in attitudes, thoughts, speech, and conduct.
In order to build up and equip both individual believers and the Church of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit
gives spiritual gifts that are to be earnestly desired and exercised in the spirit of love. The fruit of the
Spirit to be cultivated in the life of every believer is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (John 15:4-8, Acts 4:31; Romans 8:1-9, 12:1-2, 12:6-8; 1
Corinthians 3:16, 12:7-11, 12:31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 5:16-25; Ephesians 4:11, 4:30-32, 5:18; 1
Thessalonians 5:19-22; 1 Peter 1:15, 4:10-11; 1 John 2:6.)
DIVINE HEALING
We believe the power of God to heal the sick and afflicted is provided for in Christ’s death on the cross.
God is willing to and does heal today (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:18; Acts 3:16, 10:38;
James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24).
RESURRECTION
We believe the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ assures the believer of bodily resurrection and
eternal life (Matthew 28:1-7; Romans 6:1-10; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18).
SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe the second coming of Christ will be personal, visible, and triumphant (Zechariah 14:4;
Matthew 24:36-44; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 2:8; Titus 2:12-13;
Revelation 1:7).
CHURCH RELATIONSHIP
We believe Christians should assemble regularly for edification, worship, fellowship, and proclamation
of the gospel. All believers should do the work of the ministry according to their spiritual gifts and
should tithe and otherwise contribute financially to their church (Psalm 111:1; Malachi 3:8-10; Acts
2:42-47, 16:5; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; Hebrews 10:24-25).
CIVIL GOVERNMENT
We believe civil government is ordained of God, and all people should be subject to the laws of the land,
except those contrary to Scripture. In times of war, the individual’s participation in actual combat and

taking of human life shall be governed by one’s own conscience (Mark 12:17; Acts 5:29; Romans 13:1-7;
1 Timothy 2:1-2; Hebrews 12:14).
FINAL JUDGMENT AND HELL
We believe there will be a final judgment for all unbelievers. Hell is an actual place of great suffering,
bitter sorrow, and remorse reserved forever for the devil and his angels and all whose names are not
written in Christ’s book of life (Matthew 13:41-43, 25:41; Mark 9:43-44; Revelation 14:10-11, 20:10-15,
21:7-8).
HEAVEN
We believe heaven is an actual place of happiness and security where believers will dwell forever with
God and receive the reward of their deeds done while on earth (John 14:2; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 3:10-15;
Revelation 7:15-17, 21:4, 22:5).
EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS
We believe the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ commands us to carry the gospel message to
the entire world – to every nation, ethnicity, culture, and language. The growth and strength of the
Church depend on its wholehearted sacrifice and support for world evangelization (Psalm 2:8; Proverbs
11:30; Matthew 9:38; Mark 16:15; John 4:35-37; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 5:16; 2 Timothy
4:1-2; James 5:20; Revelation 5:9).

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