What we believe

What we believe – and what it means to be a Christian
 
The message at the heart of Christianity comes from the New Testament of the Bible – the chapters of which were written by different people at different times, giving eye-witness and second-hand accounts of Jesus and His teachings.
 
Jesus Christ, the only son of God, is – as the bible says – the way, the truth and the life.  It is only through believing and trusting in Jesus that we can come to know our loving creator, God, and receive eternal life.
 
Having chosen to follow Christ and experienced the joy of that, Christians want to deepen their understanding of God and to grow in faith.  Many refer to this process as their ‘journey’ of faith.  They seek to grow in grace and Christ-like character and to bring others to know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord.
 
Christians attend Church regularly to hear the Word of God (the Bible) explained, to praise God, to pray – and to have fellowship with one another.
 
For those wishing to explore Christianity, Pencaitland Parish Church holds regular Alpha Courses and all are welcome at our usual Sunday services and various bible study groups throughout the week.  If you prefer to explore Christianity alone, the four gospels of the New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – are good starting points, and the book of Mark is particularly recommended.