What We Believe
beliefs that unite us
God
the one true living God, existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, eternal, identical in nature, equal in power and glory, possessing the same attributes and perfections. (Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Bible
God’s inspired Word, authoritative, without error in the original writings, infallible, able to equip us for life and faith. (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21)
People
Created in the image and likeness of God, fallen through Adam’s sin, inheriting a sin nature, alienated from God, redeemed by grace through salvation in Jesus Christ, renewed and sealed through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26,27; Romans 3:22,23, 5:12; Ephesians 1:13, 2:12)
Believers
secure in Christ forever, kept by the power of God, and though we are still in the flesh, the old nature’s propensity to sin, we have victory over sin through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. (John 10:27-30; Romans 8:12,13; Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 John 5:4)
Jesus
the eternal Son of God, fully man, fully God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, a substitutionary sacrifice, literally and physically resurrected from the dead, exalted at the right hand of God, will return in glory. (John 1:1,2,12; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24,25, 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
Holy Spirit
the presence and power of God, fully God, convicts the world of sin, indwells all believers, baptizes them into the body of Christ, and seals them unto the day of redemption. (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 1:13-14,and 18)
Salvation
the gift of God, by grace, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the shed blood of Jesus Christ that atones sin. (Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; John 1:12)
The Church
the body and bride of Christ, to glorify God, to take the good news of the gospel of Christ to the world, to build up the body in Christ-likeness. (Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12;12-14)
The Future
Christ will return. We believe in the imminent, pretribulation and premillennial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones; His orderly return to earth, with His saints, to establish His Millennial Kingdom. (1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:13-18, 5:9; Zechariah 14:4-11; Revelation 3:10, 19:11-16, 20:6)
God
the one true living God, existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, eternal, identical in nature, equal in power and glory, possessing the same attributes and perfections. (Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Bible
God’s inspired Word, authoritative, without error in the original writings, infallible, able to equip us for life and faith. (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21)
People
Created in the image and likeness of God, fallen through Adam’s sin, inheriting a sin nature, alienated from God, redeemed by grace through salvation in Jesus Christ, renewed and sealed through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26,27; Romans 3:22,23, 5:12; Ephesians 1:13, 2:12)
Believers
secure in Christ forever, kept by the power of God, and though we are still in the flesh, the old nature’s propensity to sin, we have victory over sin through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. (John 10:27-30; Romans 8:12,13; Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 John 5:4)
Jesus
the eternal Son of God, fully man, fully God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, a substitutionary sacrifice, literally and physically resurrected from the dead, exalted at the right hand of God, will return in glory. (John 1:1,2,12; Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24,25, 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3-5)
Holy Spirit
the presence and power of God, fully God, convicts the world of sin, indwells all believers, baptizes them into the body of Christ, and seals them unto the day of redemption. (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 1:13-14,and 18)
Salvation
the gift of God, by grace, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the shed blood of Jesus Christ that atones sin. (Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; John 1:12)
The Church
the body and bride of Christ, to glorify God, to take the good news of the gospel of Christ to the world, to build up the body in Christ-likeness. (Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12;12-14)
The Future
Christ will return. We believe in the imminent, pretribulation and premillennial coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His redeemed ones; His orderly return to earth, with His saints, to establish His Millennial Kingdom. (1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:13-18, 5:9; Zechariah 14:4-11; Revelation 3:10, 19:11-16, 20:6)
For more information on our beliefs see the Constitution and Articles of Faith of Lewisville Bible Church.
Church Founded
A group of Bible-believing Christians met in the home of Reveau and Jane Stewart for the purpose of organizing a Bible Church in the community of Lewisville Texas. A name was chosen, “Lewisville Bible Church”. A constitution and articles of faith were adopted, and a board of elders elected. Brother Paul Mercer was called to pastor the congregation which consisted of 18 adults and 10 children under the age of 18. The first eleven months of services were held in the home of Reveau and Jane Stewart in Old Town, Lewisville.
After much prayer and deliberation, a plot of land was purchased on the corner of Purnell and Charles Street. At the same time a large dairy barn, built of grade A lumber and fairly new was donated to the church. The men of the church dismantled the barn and hauled the lumber to their new site.
The new congregation met on the grounds and dedicated the future church site to the Lord.
Breaking Ground - Construction Begins
ground was broken, site laid out, foundation poured, and construction began, all by the members of the church.
With the corner stone set the building was quickly finished and ready to go. Services began being held in the new building on April 4, 1956. On May 13, 1956, Lewisville Bible Church held its dedication service for their newly constructed building. Reverend Carl A. Eaton, teacher in the Dallas Bible Institute, brought the dedicatory message, with Reverend Frederick Billings, also of the Dallas Bible Institute, offering the dedicatory prayer. A glorious day of dedication and praise.
The dreams and prayers of a small group of believers culminated in a beautiful building to use for God’s glory. It seems that no one ever told this small group of believers you cannot establish a church and build your own building. Their mindset was to trust completely in the Lord to supply all their needs. Through the hard work of the members, much donated labor, materials, and continuous prayer, they accomplished their dream in less than a year. That dream was to establish a church where denominational differences are put aside, and emphasis is placed on Christ and the Word of God.
Keeping the forward thinking going, the two lots adjoining the church property on the south were purchased in 1964. In May 1965 the church steeple was added.
With a growing church it became time to build on those lots the church had bought. The second educational extension was added as well as a much-needed foyer. They were finished and dedicated in 1975. Continuing that forward thinking, the remaining property on the south side of the church was purchased in 1982, making the church property span the entire block, from Purnell Street to High School Street.
Lewisville Bible Church has always been mission minded. From the beginning they began to support missionaries. Rod and Tommy Lewis were one of the first missionaries supported by LBC. They spent 35 years in Brazil. Today there are some 32 Missionaries or Mission organization LBC supports financially and or in prayer. Even today LBC has a Mission’s Conference on the first weekend in March every year.
Reverend Paul Mercer, with his wife Maudie founded Lewisville Bible Church. Brother Mercer’s devotion to prayer and the ministry of the Word is evident through his prayer meetings and home Bible studies. Foundations of the church still in place today. Paul and Maudie Mercer served LBC for 28 years and many have come to faith in Christ through this ministry.
Following Brother Mercer’s ministry Ben Bailey came to serve as pastor with his wife Judy and their four children. Under Ben Bailey’s leadership the Board of Deacons was established. First Deacons Board: Eddie Mullens, Wayne Pennington, Theon Pike, Curt Sperle, Clif Waite, and Don Willis.