A fundamental ministry of Valley Bible Church is to teach the Word of God and guide the church to know God and serve Him faithfully. Over the years of study, teaching and ministry, we have encountered many doctrinal issues over which Christians have questions and disagreements. As we have developed convictions regarding these theological truths we have attempted to fulfill our mandate to teach and exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. We are deeply committed to imparting the full teaching of the Bible to this church and the following papers are an extension of our teaching ministry. Future papers will be added as they are developed. We hope they will be read with care that you will examine whether these things are so (Acts 17:11).
If you would like to respond or ask further questions, please contact Valley Bible at 661-942-2218 or by email at frontoffice@valleybible.net.
ABORTION
Why we believe abortion is wrong.
BAPTISM
Why baptism is necessary and how it's done.
THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION TO THE LAW OF MOSES
Why Christians are no longer under the Mosaic Law.
CHURCH DISCIPLINE
Why the church needs discipline and how it should be approached.
THE CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT
Why we believe Christians should obey the government and when disobedience is necessary.
THE CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT 2020 APPENDIX
Responses to common questions regarding submission during the restrictions due to Covid-19.
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
The biblical pattern of church leadership.
THE CHURCH AND POLITICS
Why we believe the church should refrain from political activism.
COUNSELING
How we believe God wants people to be helped with their problems.
CREATIONISM
What the Bible teaches about creation.
ELECTION
Why the Bible teaches that God chose people for salvation.
ETERNAL SECURITY
Why those who truly believe in Christ will not lose their salvation.
THE GIFT OF TONGUES
What the Bible says the gift of tongues is and why we believe God is no longer giving people this ability in our day.
HEALING
How to biblically evaluate modern claims of healing.
THE INERRANCY OF THE BIBLE
Why the Bible is trustworthy.
THE KING JAMES VERSION
Why the King James Version is not the only true Bible translation.
THE LORD'S SUPPER
Why communion is necessary and how it is done.
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
What the Bible says about marriage and when divorce is allowed.
THE MILLENNIUM
A biblical analysis of the coming millennial kingdom.
MINISTERING THE GOSPEL TO CHILDREN
What we believe is the best approach to evangelizing children.
MISSIONS
The mission of God is what drives and directs the mission of the church.
MORAL AND NON-MORAL ISSUES
How to clearly distinguish what is sinful.
OUR COUNSEL ON SCHOOLING OPTIONS
How to succeed in different schooling options.
PARACHURCHES
Our concerns about parachurches.
PROPHECY
Why we believe the only prophecy we have today is found in the Bible.
THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH
What the future holds for all Christians.
REPENTANCE
What repentance is and is not.
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Correcting much of the misinformation regarding how we should respond to the evil one.
TITHING
What the Bible really says about our obligation to give to our local church.
THE UNREACHED
Why those who are unreached are without excuse.
THE WILL OF GOD
What the Bible teaches about how to find God's will for your life.
WOMEN'S ROLES IN THE CHURCH
What the Bible teaches regarding the function of women in the church.