This denomination historically teaches that a true believer can forfeit their salvation, contrary to the perseverance of the saints (John 10:28–29).
First United Methodist Church
United Methodist (UMC)
A cornerstone Middle Tennessee Methodist congregation. Weekly Communion, Reconciling Ministries membership, downtown outreach.
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On the record
A cornerstone Middle Tennessee Methodist congregation. Weekly Communion, Reconciling Ministries membership, downtown outreach.
Quick facts
Ministries
Financial Transparency & Stewardship
Faithful Disclosure
Scored on eleven weighted disclosures — from published budgets to pastor compensation and independent audit.
9 of 11 disclosures on record. Withheld items are not evidence of wrongdoing — but a faithful steward has nothing to hide (Luke 16:2).
The Seven Marks of Revelation
Measured against Rev 2–3, not a romanticized Acts assembly.
“I know thy works.” — Rev 2:2. Learn the framework on the Seven Marks page.
Registry entry
Fruit of the Spirit · Congregant Witness
Nine fruits, one harvest — Gal. 5:22–23. Members up- or down-vote how visibly each fruit ripens in the life of this church.
The vine and the cup. Crushed and poured out — every other fruit ferments from this one.
Every man under his own vine and fig tree — settled delight of dwelling secure with God.
Oil that flows out under pressure — anointing, light, and healing.
Standing tall through desert decades; sweetest fruit borne late in life.
Hundreds of seeds spill out — generosity more than anyone asked for.
Apples of gold in settings of silver — moral beauty you can taste.
Aaron's dead rod budded overnight. The watchman's tree — covenant loyalty that never sleeps.
Prized for fragrance, not force — humble beauty that fills the room without raising its voice.
Grain threshed, ground, refined — discipline that turns raw desire into daily bread.
“By their fruits ye shall know them.” — Matt. 7:20
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