A little about us...

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New Franklin Christian Church is an independent body of Christians believing in salvation by grace through Jesus Christ. The local congregation was organized in 1901. The church is governed by Elders and Deacons selected by the members of the congregation according to the qualifications set forth in the Scriptures.

We are a group of Christians who are seeking to follow Christ as He is revealed in the New Testament. We seek to understand and teach what the Bible teaches and to love one another as Christ loves us.

• The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the only rule of faith and practice.
  • II Timothy 3:16
• Jesus Christ is the Son of God who suffered, died, and rose from the dead to give us eternal life.
  • I Corinthians 15:3-5;    John 3:16
• We are sinners saved by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ.
  • Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:8
• We come into contact with the saving blood of Jesus Christ through baptism by immersion according to the will of God as we submit ourselves to the Lordship of Christ.
  • Romans 6:4; Acts 2:38; Matthew 28: 18-28; II Corinthians 7:9-10
• We meet together every first day of the week to worship and praise God, to remember the death and resurrection of Christ by partaking in the Lord's Supper, to fellowship with other believers, and to be uplifted and challenged through the study of God's Word.
  • Acts 2:42, 20:7; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 10:23-25
• A Christian's responsibility is to grow and mature by developing his/her relationship with God through prayer, study of God's Word, and by living an obedient life.
  • II Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 4:12-13; John 14:15, 21, 23
• We give to support the local ministry and missions through free will offerings.
  • I Corinthians 16:2
• Our hope is based on Christ's promise to return to take His believers to be with Him in eternity while separating eternally those who do not believe.
  • I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 12:6-8; Titus 2:11-14; John 14:2,3

"...to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up...attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." -Ephesians 4:12,13

We have Bible study classes for all ages from nursery age to adults as part of our Bible School program. The teachers are dedicated and qualified. They teach lessons that are Bible-centered.

The preaching is Bible-centered and presented in a way that young and old can understand God's message.

Prayer is vital as we express our love to God as well as the needs of others.

The Lord's Supper (communion) is shared each Lord's Day (Sunday) by all believers who want to participate.