congregation

is part of the restoration movement within the church of Jesus Christ which for over a century and a half has pleaded for the unity of all of God's people in the one Body. Membership in this congregation is based on faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We have no creed but Christ. Because baptism (the immersion of the repentant believer) was commanded by our Lord and His apostles in the New Testament, it is a qualification for membership. Eastside Christian Church is a free congregation, not ruled by a professional hierarchy but led by men and women with faith and Holy spirit. We are not a denomination, but we participate with sister churches in many projects and programs that exalt the Lord Jesus and spread the Gospel. We are not the only Christians, but Christians only. We are not perfect saints; we are forgiven sinners growing in grace to spiritual maturity.

If you are not a Christian, we lovingly and urgently invite you to commit your life to Jesus Christ. If you are a Christian in need of a church home, we would be delighted to have you transfer your membership to this fellowship.

God's Plan of Salvation

God's Plan of Salvation is recorded in the Bible, and answers the question,

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?

You must BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Chirst: John 3:16; Acts 16:31: Heb.11:6;

Mark 16:15,16.

You must REPENT of your sins: Luke 15:3-5; 15:7, Acts 2:38; 17:30,31.

What is repentance? Romans 2:4: II Cor 7:10; Luke 15:17-20.

You must CONFESS your faith in Jesus Christ: Matt 10:32,33; Acts 8:36,37; Romans 10:9.

You must be BAPTIZED (immersed): Matt 28:18-20; Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Act 2:38; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 16:33; Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3=6; col 2:12; Gal 3:27; I Peter 3:21;

Ephesians 5:5

You must be FAITHFUL until death. Then the Lord will take you to heaven where you shall dwell with Him forever and ever.

Matt 24:13; I Cor 15:58; Acts 2:42; II Peter 1:5-12; Revelation 2:10.

Much water, John 3:23

Going to the water, Acts 8:36

Going down into the water, Acts 8:38

Coming up out of the water, Acts 8:39

A burial, Romans 6:4; Col 2:12

A planting, Romans 6:5

A resurrection, Romans 6:4-6

A birth, John 3:5

Washing away of sin

Remission of sin and the gift of the Holy Spirit

Into and putting on Christ

Be in the likeness of His Resurrection

Walk in newness of life

SAVED and entrance into the kingdom

Go on way rejoicing

Only those old enough to believe for themselves

Those old enough to be taught and keep commmands

Those who repent

Hearers who believed were baptized

Believers, both men and women obeyed

Those who could and would confess Christ