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That the great angel-blinding Light should shrink His blaze to shine in a poor shepherd’s eye; That the unmeasur’d God so low should sink As pris’ner in a few poor rags to lie; That from His mother’s breast He milk should drink, Who feeds with nectar Heav’ns fair family; That a vile manger His low bed should prove, Who in a throne of stars thunders above; That He whom the sun serves, should faintly peep Through clouds of Infant flesh; That He the old Eternal Word should be a Child, and weep; That He who made the fire should fear the cold; That Heav’ns High Majesty His court should keep In a clay-cottage, by each blast control’d; That Glorie’s self should serve our griefs and fears, And free Eternity submit to years: Let our everlasting wonder be.

Richard Cranshaw, 1646

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Thank you for joining us for our 2014 CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR CHARLESTON

CHRISTUS PARADOX This is, for our church, and for all gathered believers, a concert of WORSHIP, as we join our hearts and voices together in awe and wonder of the many paradoxes of the Christ event - most notably, God becoming man. It is our desire that as you immerse yourself in the sounds of this evening’s concert, like a moth to a flame, you will be drawn closer to the One whom we make much of tonight, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May this music, of greatly varying styles, help you focus on Him, seek Him, and desire, with growing anticipation, to celebrate this Christmas season in awe and wonder over the amazing love of God in Christ. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 • Please silence all communication devices; • Greet those around you and meet a new friend; • Familiarize yourself with the order of the worship concert. • Please join in singing along with the songs that are printed in bold as directed. • In order for more meaningful worship flow, please refrain from applause between the selections marked -- WITHOUT PAUSE -otherwise feel free to express your praise and thanks for the truths presented as you see fit. • The text for the music selections are printed for your encouragement.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

• The ECBC Choir, Orchestra & Worship Band for leading our Christmas Concert of Worship. Thank you for using your time and talents to lead us in the worship of our Most Holy God each week. • To Charles Fox and Fox Music for the generous donation of the grand piano. • To Dave Holscher, Alex Prigden, David Swain, Jeff Litchenberg and the entire staff at North Charleston PAC. • To Marc Collins, Wes Davis and the ECBC Media Team for help with sound tonight (and every week!) • To everyone who brought food tonight for the Lowcountry Food Bank. Thank you for your help in ministering to the needs of our city. • To our Lord Jesus Christ - for giving us a reason to celebrate.... and for choosing to do the unimaginable.... for us.

Listen to the music. Hear the words. Soli Deo Gloria.

WELCOME AND SERVICE PREPARATION O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL Michael Lawrence © 2014

ECBC ORCHESTRA A brand new arrangement of this haunting advent carol takes on a different feel in this joyful, rhythmic orchestration.

COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS

Dan Goeller © 2013

ECBC ORCHESTRA Like a film score, the simple and beautiful setting of this Advent carol paints the drama and anticipation of the Christ event.

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WINTER SNOW

Chris Tomlin and Audrey Assad © 2012

THE WORD WAS GOD Rosephanye Powell © 1996 Gentry Publications.

ECBC CHOIR This energetic setting of John 1:1-3 challenges the listener to consider the mystery and paradox of the fact that the same Word (Christ) whose birth we celebrate tonight was in fact the creator God. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made that have been made. Nothing was made, He has not made. All things were made by Him.

FESTIVAL GLORIA

Craig Courtney © 2014 Beckenhorst Press

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA The traditional Latin liturgy (see translation below) is set in a soaring anthem of praise with a beautiful melodic line sandwiched between very dissonate chord clusters setting off the angel’s announcement of “Gloria.” Gloria in excelcis Deo. Et in terra pax, hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Glory to God in the highest. and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you. We bless you. We adore you. We glorify you.

LEAH MELCHERS, SOLO The King of our salvation came in a most unexpected way. This light jazz poem speaks of this mystery. Could’ve come like a mighty storm With all the strength of a hurricane. You could’ve come like a forest fire With the power of Heaven in Your flame; But You came like a winter snow Quiet and soft and slow, Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. You could’ve swept in like a tidal wave, Or an ocean to ravish our hearts. You could have come through like a roaring flood To wipe away the things we’ve scarred. But You came like a winter snow, yes, You did; You were quiet, You were soft and slow. Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. Ooh no, Your voice wasn’t in a bush burning; No, Your voice wasn’t in a rushing wind; It was still, it was small, it was hidden. Oh, You came like a winter snow; Quiet and soft and slow. Falling from the sky in the night To the earth below. Falling, oh yeah, to the earth below. You came falling from the sky in the night To the earth below.

GOD HAS COME TO EARTH Aaron Shust © 2013

ECBC WORSHIP BAND Aaron Shust has updated an old text from Martin Luther and added a joyful chorus that sings of the mystery of God choosing to adorn Himself with flesh and blood to be the only Savior of the world. All praise to You Eternal Lord, Clothed in a garb of flesh and blood; You chose a manger for Your throne, While worlds on worlds are Yours alone. Once did the skies before You bow; A virgin’s arms cradle You now, And angels, who in You rejoice, Now listen for Your infant voice. They sing glory in the highest; For there’s no other name by which We can be saved. Glory in the highest; Heaven and earth forever will proclaim: God has come to earth! Oh little Child, You are our Guest, That weary ones in You may rest; Forlorn and lowly is Your birth; That we may rise to Heaven from earth. All this for us Your love hath done; By this to You our love is won; For this we tune our cheerful lays, And shout our thanks in ceaseless praise.

THE FIRST NOWELL

Arr. by Mack Wilberg © 2001 Oxford Press

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA The arrival of a King? Surely this calls for a majestic proclamation to the world? Instead it came to poor shepherds abiding in their fields. The setting of this traditional Christmas carol by Mack Wilberg emphasizes this simplicity and unexpected proclamation of a King... and our response. The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds In fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made heaven And earth of nought, And with his blood mankind hath bought. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.

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THOU WHO WAST RICH

Frank Houghton, Arr. Molly Ijames © 2014 Beckenhorst Press

ECBC CHOIR This beautiful setting of the poem by Frank Houghton challenges our human understandng of how we would think God would save the world. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour, All for love’s sake becamest poor; Thrones for a manger didst surrender, Sapphire-paved courts for stable floor. Thou who wast rich beyond all splendour, All for love’s sake becamest poor. Thou who art God beyond all praising, All for love’s sake becamest man; Stooping so low, but sinners raising Heavenwards by thine eternal plan. Thou who art God beyond all praising, All for love’s sake becamest man. Thou who art love beyond all telling, Saviour and King, we worship thee. Emmanuel, within us dwelling, Make us what thou wouldst have us be. Thou who art love beyond all telling, Saviour and King, we worship Thee.

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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA

Jesus, Emmanuel here with us, Tell all the world: We have a Savior, We have a Savior! We are no longer lost, ‘Cause He has come down for us! We have a Savior, We have a Savior!

A choral painting of the announcement of the arrival of the heavenly Babe as Savior of the world.

Sing with angels And lift up your voices; Join in the song of hope, This is Christmas!

While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around,

His love will reign forever!

Nahum Tate, Arr. by Craig Courtney © 2014 Beckenhorst Press

“Fear not!” said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind. “Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind “To you, in David’s town, this day Is born of David’s line A Savior, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign, “The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, “All glory be to God on high, And to the Earth be peace; Good will henceforth from Heaven to men Begin and never cease!

WE HAVE A SAVIOR

Hillsong © 2012 Hillsong Music

CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP SONG A congregational folk song of praise inviting us to join the shepherds and angels in singing the joy of the coming of Christ. He has come down for us -this is Christmas! A child has been given, The King of our freedom; Sing for the light has come, This is Christmas! Come and adore Him, And bring gifts before Him; Joy to the world, Worship the Son, This is Christmas!

AT DAWN THEY SLEPT

Jay Bocook © 1996 Gentry Publications.

ECBC ORCHESTRA This musical remembrance was written to pay tribute to fallen heroes of that fateful day at Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) that launched our country into World War II. Opening with a peaceful, flowing woodwind melody, the day is heralded in by a lone bugler. Ominous undertones, powerful scoring, dissonant themes and bombastic percussion capture musically the chaos that followed. It’s a powerful musical statement the concludes ultimately on an optimistic note that looks to a brighter future. I chose to include this piece in Christus Paradox, not only because it is December 7, and on this anniversary we want to thank all veterans, but also because I believe this piece depicts as well the dawn of Christ’s arrival in Bethlehem. Peaceful, and yet Christ came to bring war on sin and death and hell -- and in the end we have victory and a brighter future.

BABY BOY

Aaron Shust © 2014

ECBC WORSHIP BAND Continuing the war theme - this song revolves around the paradox of the war of all wars (a battle for the souls of men) being won by a Baby Boy. If you told me all about your sorrows, I’d tell you about a cure. If you told me you can’t fight the battle, There’s a Baby Boy who won the war; The war was won by a Baby Boy. Alleluia, we can sing it! Alleluia, Heaven’s ringing, Alleluia! Endless hope and relentless joy Started with a Baby Boy!

Oh, before that silent night; No Savior and no Jesus Christ. The world cried out so desperately; And the Baby Boy was the reply, Yes, Heaven’s reply was a baby boy. See, the King is coming down, And He’s here without a crown. The Baby Boy without a bed, Giving life back to the dead. And hear the angels shout it out, As the people come and bow. Unexpected majesty; Alleluia, what a King!

LO, HOW A ROSE M. H. Cambern © 1998

KATHLEEN WILSON, Harp Solo This musical interlude gives us time to reflect on the paradoxes of the Christ event we have explored so far.

THIS LITTLE BABE

Benjamin Britten, from Ceremony of Carols, 1942

This little Babe so few days old Is come to rifle Satan’s fold. All hell doth at his presence quake, Though he himself for cold do shake; For in this weak unarmèd wise The gates of hell he will surprise. With tears he fights and wins the field, His naked breast stands for a shield; His battering shot are babish cries, His arrows looks of weeping eyes; His martial ensigns Cold and Need, And feeble Flesh his warrior’s steed. His camp is pitchèd in a stall, His bulwark but a broken wall; The crib his trench, haystalks his stakes, Of shepherds he his muster makes; And thus, as sure his foe to wound, The angels’ trumps alarum sound. My soul, with Christ join thou in fight, Stick to the tents that he hath pight; Within his crib is surest ward, This little Babe will be thy guard; If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy, Then flit not from this heavenly boy.

EVERY VALLEY

John Ness Beck © 1976 Beckenhorst Press

ECBC CHOIR WOMEN

ECBC CHOIR

This text is by 16th-century English Jesuit priest Robert Southwell. Southwell portrays the story of Jesus’s birth as a sneak attack on the forces of evil. Who would expect God to send a baby to vanquish Satan? Every element of the Christmas story is a metaphor of paradoxical spiritual warfare. In his musical setting of this poem, Britten found ways to reflect Southwell’s approach. The piece opens in a minor key with an urgent battle fanfare of threenote chords which, in any other context, would be sounded on trumpets. But for this infant’s sneak attack, it’s played on harp, the instrument of lullabies. In the second and third stanzas, Britten uses his melody as a canon in stretto, a musical technique in which the succeeding entrances of the melody are right on the heels of those that come before. Is it the clash of battle? The echoes of a celestial choir?

A traditional choral classic from Isaiah 40: 4-5, speaking of the paradoxes that Christ will bring.

It’s an incredible effect, though it renders the text unintelligible, so make sure you can see the words when you listen. In the fourth and final stanza, as Southwell entreats the faithful to join the heavenly fight on Earth, Britten for the first time places the voices in harmony, and concludes, with Southwell, on a note of joyful victory.

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA

Every valley shall be exalted, And every mountain made low; And the crooked made straight, And the rough places plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed; And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Amen.

FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

George Friderick Handel, from Messiah

Handel’s setting of Isaiah 40:9 proclaiming the majesty of the Christ-Child. For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given, And the government shall be upon His shoulder; And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

BORN THAT WE MAY HAVE LIFE

Chris Tomlin and Matt Maher © 2012

CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE SONG Let us proclaim together the joyful fact that He was born that we may have life! No reputation, no stately bearing, No palace bed for royalty; But a star in the Heavens, A sign full of wonder, Announcing the coming of the King of kings! Rejoice, O world, your Savior has come Through the love of a virgin’s womb. Son of God, Son of man, Born that we may have life! You were born that we may have life! A throne in a manger, a cross in a cradle, The hidden revealing this glorious plan. Of the Child who would suffer, The Child who would conquer The sin of every woman, the sin of every man. Rejoice, O world, your Savior has come Through the love of a virgin’s womb. Son of God, Son of man, Born that we may have life! You were born that we may have life!

GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE! Jeff Cranfill © 2012 Cranfill Music

ECBC ORCHESTRA A celtic arrangement of a traditional Christmas carol that calls us to rejoice in all that Christ has done for us.

HOW MANY KINGS

How many kings step down from their thrones? How many lords have abandoned their homes? How many greats have become the least for me? And how many gods have poured out their hearts To romance a world that is torn all apart How many fathers gave up their sons for me? Bringing our gifts for the newborn Savior All that we have, whether costly or meek Because we believe. Gold for his honor, And frankincense for his pleasure, and myrrh for the cross he will suffer Do you believe? Is this who we’ve waited for? Only one did that for me. All, all for me... All for you.

SILENT NIGHT

Phil Wickham © 2011

ECBC WORSHIP BAND An upbeat arrangement of a normally quiet text makes us think of the words in a different way. Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia Christ, the Savior is born Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus Lord at Thy birth

Downhere © 2009

JENNIFER LUIKEN, SOLO Seriously, who would have done all this for us except a God whose ways are not our ways and whose thoughts are not our thoughts? Amazing. Follow the star to a place unexpected Would you believe, after all we’ve projected, A child in a manger? Lowly and small, the weakest of all Unlikeliest hero, wrapped in his mother’s shawl Just a child - Is this who we’ve waited for? ‘cause...

HOW GREAT OUR JOY

Craig Courtney © 2011 Beckenhorst Press

ECBC CHOIR MEN Like the Silent Night arrangement before this one, we hear this familiar text in a different way than normal. Usually a joyful, bright setting, this text of a German carol is set for men’s choir in a lush reflective setting, gently redefines “joy” and challenges the listener to a new level of worship .

While by the sheep we watched at night, Glad tidings brought an angel bright. How great our joy! There shall be born, so he did say, In Bethlehem a Child today. How great our joy! There shall the Child lie in a stall, This Child who shall redeem us all. This gift of God we’ll cherish well, That ever joy our hearts shall fill. Praise we the Lord in heav’n on high! Oh, praise ye the Lord! How great our joy!

COME BEHOLD THE WONDROUS MYSTERY Matt Papa © 2013

CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE SONG We join our voices in singing together of the great mystery and paradox of the entirety of The Gospel in this new modern hymn by Matt Papa. Come behold the wondrous mystery In the dawning of the King He the theme of heaven’s praises Robed in frail humanity In our longing, in our darkness Now the light of life has come Look to Christ, who condescended Took on flesh to ransom us Come behold the wondrous mystery He the perfect Son of Man In His living, in His suffering Never trace nor stain of sin See the true and better Adam Come to save the hell-bound man Christ the great and sure fulfillment Of the law; in Him we stand Come behold the wondrous mystery Christ the Lord upon the tree In the stead of ruined sinners Hangs the Lamb in victory See the price of our redemption See the Father’s plan unfold Bringing many sons to glory Grace unmeasured, love untold Come behold the wondrous mystery Slain by death the God of life But no grave could e’er restrain Him Praise the Lord; He is alive! What a foretaste of deliverance How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected As we will be when He comes

CHRISTUS PARADOX

Sylvia Dunstan, arr. Alfred Fedak © 1991 GIA Publications

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA As the title anthem for our concert tonight, this exceedingly thoughtful text reflects for us some of the rich variety of Christological titles, paradoxes and metaphors to be found within the Scriptures for Christ and His work. Primarily taken from Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:15–20; Isaiah 53; Isaiah 11. You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd. You, Lord, are both prince and slave. You, peacemaker and swordbringer. Of the way you took and gave, You, the everlasting instant; You whom we both scorn and crave. Clothed in light upon the mountain, Stripped of might upon the cross, Shining in eternal glory, beggar’d by a soldier’s toss, You, the everlasting instant, You who are both gift and cost. You, who walk each day beside us, Sit in power at God’s side. You, who preach a way that’s narrow, have a love that reaches wide. You, the everlasting instant; You who are our pilgrim guide. Worthy is our earthly Jesus! Worthy is our cosmic Christ! Worthy your defeat and victory. Worthy still your peace and strife. You, the everlasting instant; You who are our death and life. Alleluia!

JOY TO THE WORLD

Robert Sterling © 2013 Sterling Music

ECBC ORCHESTRA What better way to celebrate the text we just heard than with this joyful celebration of a favorite Christmas carol.

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Charles Wesley, Arr. Mack Wilberg © 2001 Oxford Press

ECBC CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA A joyful, festival arrangement of this Charles Wesley carol. It contains one of the most poignant paradoxes - “veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail the Incarnate Deity!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; Christ the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

THIS I BELIEVE (CREED)

Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker © 2014

I believe in God our Father, I believe in Christ the Son; I believe in the Holy Spirit, Our God is three in one! I believe in the resurrection, That we will rise again; For I believe in the name of Jesus! Our Judge and our Defender, Suffered and crucified, Forgiveness is in You. Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious light, Forever seated high! I believe in You! I believe You rose again! I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord! I believe in life eternal, I believe in the virgin birth. I believe in the saints’ communion, And in Your holy Church. I believe in the resurrection, When Jesus comes again; For I believe, in the name of Jesus!

THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS

Howard Thurman and Dan Forrest © 2014 Beckenhorst Press

ECBC CHOIR A thoughtful and reflective call to live out the paradoxes of the Gospel in very practical ways. When the song of angels is stilled When the star in the sky is gone When the kings and princes are home When the shepherds are back with their flock The work of Christmas begins To find the lost, To heal the broken To feed the hungry, To free the prisoners To rebuild nations, To bring peace among brothers To make music in the heart.

CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE SONG A congregational setting of the Apostles’ Creed allows us to sing our faith. Our Father everlasting, The all creating One, God Almighty. Through Your Holy Spirit, Conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our Savior!

SLEIGH RIDE

Leroy Anderson © 1948

ECBC ORCHESTRA A tradition to close our concert with this favorite orchestra piece for all kids and kids at heart. Merry Christmas!

THE TRUE MEANING OF THE CHRISTUS PARADOX We hope you enjoy this concert of praise celebrating the marvelous birth and the unique paradoxes of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, who is the Savior of mankind and the true meaning of Christmas. More importantly, we hope you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Being a Christian is more than identifying yourself with a particular religion or affirming a certain value system. Being a Christian means you have embraced what the Bible says about God, mankind, and salvation. Consider the following truths found in the Bible. God Is Sovereign Creator Contemporary thinking says man is the product of evolution. But the Bible says we were created by a personal God to love, serve, and enjoy endless fellowship with Him. The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created everything (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). Therefore, He also owns and rules everything (Psalm 103:19). That means He has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship. God Is Holy God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3); therefore He cannot commit or approve of evil (James 1:13). God requires holiness of us as well. First Peter 1:16 says, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Mankind Is Sinful According to Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: “There is no man who does not sin” (1 Kings 8:46). That doesn’t mean we’re incapable of performing acts of human kindness. But we’re utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own (Romans 3:10–12). Sin Demands a Penalty God’s holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death (Ezekiel 18:4). That’s why simply changing our patterns of behavior can’t solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences. Jesus Is Lord and Savior Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.” Even though God’s justice demands death for sin, His love has provided a Savior who paid the penalty and died for sinners (1 Peter 3:18). Christ’s death satisfied the demands of God’s justice, and Christ’s perfect life satisfied the demands of God’s holiness (2 Corinthians 5:21), thereby enabling Him to forgive and save those who place their faith in Him (Romans 3:26). The Character of Saving Faith True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin. Repentance is agreeing with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and making a conscious choice to turn from sin (Luke 13:3, 5; 1 Thessalonians 1:9) and pursue Christ (Matthew 11: 28–30; John 17:3) and obedience to Him (1 John 2:3). It isn’t enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan and his demons believe in the true God (James 2:19), but they don’t love and obey Him. True saving faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10). If you would like to speak to someone about becoming a Christian or would like to know more about the ministries and community of East Cooper Baptist Church, it would be our great joy to speak with you.

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