WHAT WE BELIEVE

 

GOD

We believe there is one perfect God revealed in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 28:19)


JESUS

We believe Jesus is God’s Son, both human and divine. He died on the cross and rose again to take our punishment for sin. He is now in heaven and will come again. (Philippians 2:6–11, Luke 1:34–38, 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 5:9, Acts 2:23–24, Hebrews 8:1, Matthew 26:64)


HOLY SPIRIT

We believe the Holy Spirit is God and is sent to guide believers and to convict the world of sin. (John 14:15–18, John 16:13; Acts 1:8, John 16:7–11)


THE BIBLE

We believe that the Old and New Testaments, perfect as originally given, were inspired by God and shows His design and plan for mankind. (2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:15–16) 


SALVATION

Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for everyone. Those who repent and believe in Him have a restored relationship with God both here on earth and for eternity. (Titus 3:4–7)


SANCTIFICATION

It is the will of God that every believer should be separated from sin and live a life fully dedicated to Him. This is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 5:23, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:1–14)


THE CHURCH

We believe the church is not a building, but all people who are redeemed by Jesus. The local church is a community of people joined together for the worship of God, discipleship, prayer, fellowship, evangelism, and celebrating baptisms and communion.  (Ephesians 1:22–23, Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 2:41–47)


RESURRECTION

We believe there will be a bodily resurrection of all of humanity. Those who are with Christ receive eternal life with God, those who are not face the judgment of God. (1 Corinthians 15:20–23, John 5:28–29)


JESUS’ RETURN

Jesus will be coming again as He had promised. This is the hope of his people and an incentive to holy living and faithful service. (Hebrews 10:37, Luke 21:27, Titus 2:11–14)

 

We are part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination. For more information about the Alliance and the complete doctrinal statement, visit www.cmalliance.org/about/beliefs