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 Life Church will aggressively utilize
methodologies to Encourage, Equip and Empower people to fulfill their
God-given destiny. Rather than run from culture we have chosen to
harness it to connect with people and show them God's timeless
truths. Although our approach is anything but traditional, we believe
in and maintain a conservative theological position.
The BibleThe Bible is God's Word to all people.
It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of
the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth
without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily
lives.
(Deuteronomy
4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39;
John 16:13-15; John 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; Hebrews 4:12;
1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16)
TrinityGod has existed in relationship with
Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three
persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each
member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess
equal power and authority.
(Deuteronomy
6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John
5:21-23; John 14:10-16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians
13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19)
The FatherGod is great: He is all powerful, all
knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust,
and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God
is good: He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful
to His people and His promises.
(Exodus
3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi
3:6 John 3:16; John 4:24; John 5:26; John 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4)
The SonJesus Christ is completely human, but
at the same time completely God. He is the only plan for bringing
people who are enemies of God back into a right relationship with
God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for
us in satisfying God's demands for perfection. He defeated death in
His resurrection so that we could have life.
(Isaiah
7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; Matthew 3:17; 8:29; Matthew 14:33; Matthew 16:16; Matthew 28:5-6; Luke
22:70; Luke 24:46-47; John 1:1-14; John 10:30; John 11:25-27; John 17:1-5; Acts 1:9;
Acts 2:22-24; Acts 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; Romans 3:23-26; Romans 8:1-3; Romans 10:4; 1 Corinthians
8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians
1:15; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 3:16)
The Holy SpiritHis presence assures us of our
relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth, and
exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God's righteousness,
and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts,
and makes us more like Christ. Life Church believes the baptism of
the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4 is given to believers who ask
for it.
(Genesis
1:2; Psalms 51:11; 139:7; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10;
Luke 1:35; Luke 4:1; Luke 11:13; Luke 12:12; John 15:26; John 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4;
Acts 13:2; Romans 8:9-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians
1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17)
EternityMan was created to exist forever. He
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.
(John
3:16; John 3:36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15)
ManMan is made in the image of God and is
the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have
fellowship with God, but became separated in that relationship
through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right
relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality
is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and
Christian love.
(Genesis
1:26-30; Gensis 2:7, Genesis 2:18-22; Genesis 3; Psalms 8:3-6; Psalms 32:1-5; Psalms 51:5; Isaiah 6:5;
Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:23; Romans 5:6; Romans 6:6;
Romans 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 1 Corinthians 15:19, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians
1:21-22; Colossians 3:9-11)
Salvation - God's only wayThe blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the
cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of
sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and
resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation
is a gift from God and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
(Isaiah
1:18; Isaiah 53:5-6; Isaiah 55:7; Matthew 1:21; Matthew 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; Luke 2:28-32;
John 1:12; John 3:16, John 3:36; John 5:24; Acts 2:21; Acts 4:12; Acts 16:30-31; Romans
1:16-18; Romans 3:23-25; Romans 5:8-10; Romans 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians
5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13;
Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20)
The Church - God's design for usThe church is a local group of
believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the
teachings of Christ, to obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to
bring the gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and
unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
(Matthew
16:18-19; Matthew 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; Acts 5:11-14; Acts 13:1-3; Acts 14:23; Acts 16:5;
Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 1 Corinthians 9:13-14; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 2:19-22;
Ephesians 3:10-12; Ephesians 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18; Colossians 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter
5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3) |
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