Statement of Faith

What is The Gospel Companion?

• The term "Gospel Companion" is not commonly used in theology. However, we use this phrase to refer to someone who walks alongside you, offering Gospel support, encouragement, and mentorship on your journey. A Gospel Companion is someone who helps you understand and apply the teachings of the Gospel in your daily life as a friend, a family member, or someone in your faith community and plays a significant role in providing guidance. A Gospel Companion prays with and for homeschool students and is a source of strength in your faith journey.

What Is The Gospel?

• The word "Gospel" comes from the Old English "god spell," which means "good news." In Christianity, the Gospel refers to the central message of Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection, and the salvation and hope He offers to all who believe in Him. The first four books of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, contain the Gospel and are referred to as the Gospels.

• The Gospel begins with acknowledging that God loves all of humanity profoundly and desires a personal relationship with us. He is not looking for a reason to punish anyone, nor does the Creator wish to eliminate us from His sight. He plans to be our companion for eternity. The Gospel teaches that salvation is a gift received through trust in Jesus. It is not something we can earn by doing good work. It is a relationship with our Creator and His Son.

• A companion accompanies or spends time with another, sharing experiences by offering emotional support and friendship. A companion can be anyone who walks alongside you, sharing the joys and challenges of your trust and providing encouragement through prayerful support. Companionship is essential to Christian fellowship, as it helps us grow in our faith and understanding of God's Word. The Bible shows examples of "Companionship" through stories such as David and Jonathan, Paul and Timothy, or Jesus and His disciples. These relationships exemplify the beauty of mutual support and encouragement in a faith-filled community.

• Although Gospel Companion can perform marriages, baptize members, conduct funerals, teach Biblical beliefs, and fulfill other traditions and rites, that is not our principal function. Gospel Companion's prime directive is to provide spiritual training for families, and anyone interested in knowing God's grace and love more fully.