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Beliefs

The Essentials

Although our approach to helping people get on the path to God is anything but traditional, we still hold on to our very conservative theological beliefs. We know that even subtle differences in our beliefs can bring division to the Church as a whole. When it comes to beliefs that we consider Essentials, we will not compromise them. All other beliefs we consider Non-Essentials, and we will not argue over them.

God

Genesis 1:1, 26-27 | Psalm 90:2Matthew 28:19 | 1 Peter 1:2 | 2 Corinthians 13:14

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and one God.

Human Beings

Genesis 1:27 | Psalm 8:3-6 | Isaiah 53:6a | Romans 3:23 | Isaiah 59:1-2

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.

Eternity

John 3:16 | 1 John 2:25 | 1 John 5:11-13 |  Romans 6:23 |  Revelation 20:15

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:22-23Isaiah 9:6John 1:1-5  | John 14:10-30  Hebrews 4:14-15  | I Corinthians 15:3-4 | Romans 1:3-4 | Acts 1:9-11 | 1 Timothy 6:14-15Titus 2:13

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.

Salvation

Romans 6:23 | Ephesians 2:8-9 | John 14:6 |  John 1:12 | Titus 3:5 | Galatians 3:26 | Romans 5:1

Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Marriage

Genesis 1:27 | Genesis 2:18-24 | Matthew 19:4-6 | Mark 10:6-9 | Ephesians 5:22-33 | Colossians 3:18-19

We believe, based on the teaching of the Scriptures in both the Old and New Testaments, that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God from the foundation of the world, and intended as a lifelong union between one man and one woman. Marriage between one man and one woman also represents the relationship between Christ and the Church.

The Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 3:17 | John 16:7-13, 14:16-17 | Acts 1:8 | 1 Corinthians 2:12  | 1 Corinthians 3:16 | Ephesians 1:13 | Galatians 5:25Ephesians 5:18

The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

The Bible

2 Timothy 3:16-172 Peter 1:20-212 Timothy 1:13Psalm 119:10516012:6 | Proverbs 30:5

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.

The Non-Essentials

In Non-Essential Beliefs, we have liberty. We do not argue or fight over individual non-essential beliefs. Instead we extend grace and love.

Romans 14:1,4 | Romans 14:22

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters… Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls… So then each of us will give an account of himself to God… So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. In all our beliefs, we show love.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.