Painter Creek Church of Christ in Abingdon, VA is a community of believers who hold the Bible as their ultimate authority and source of truth. They believe in the need for salvation due to sin and emphasize that it cannot be achieved through personal efforts or religious deeds, but rather through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. Baptism is seen as an important step in receiving God's gift of salvation, and the church aims to help individuals grow in their faith and become fully devoted followers of Christ. With a focus on transformation, Painter Creek Church of Christ seeks to align their will with God's will and be empowered by the Holy Spirit. They view the church as the body of Christ on earth, responsible for reaching out to those separated from God and nurturing the spiritual growth of believers. The church looks forward to the return of Christ and the final restoration of God's image within believers, while also acknowledging the eternal separation for those who reject Him.Generated from the website