OUR BELIEFS

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The Bible

The 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  and is completely relevant to our daily lives.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2Psalms 119:1189105Isaiah 40:8Matthew 22:29John 5:3916:13-1517:17Romans 15:42 Timothy 3:15-17Hebrews 1:1-24:121 Peter 1:252 Peter 3:16

 

Trinity

God 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 6:4Isaiah 61:1Matthew 28:19Mark 1:9-11Luke 1:35John 5:21-2314:1016Romans 8:9-111 Corinthians 8:62 Corinthians 13:14Hebrews 1:8-10James 2:19

 

The Father

God 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 3:14Numbers 23:19Leviticus 11:44-4519:2Psalm 11:4-6Malachi 3:6John 3:164:245:2614:1Acts 17:28Romans 3:3-4

 

The Son

Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from 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 can have life.

Isaiah 7:1453Matthew 1:18-233:178:2914:3316:1628:5-6Luke 22:7024:46-47John 1:11410:3011:25-2717:1-5Acts 1:92:22-247:55-56Romans 1:3-43:23-268:1-310:41 Corinthians 8:62 Corinthians 5:19-21Gal 4:4-5Philippians 2:5-11Colossians 1:152:91 Timothy 2:5-63:16

 

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s 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, giving us spiritual gifts, and is important to encourage and build up the church. His presence in believers produces fruit and makes us more like Christ.

Genesis 1:2Psalm 51:11139:7 ff.Isaiah 61:1-3Joel 2:28-32Mark 1:10Luke 1:354:111:1312:12John 15:2616:7-14Acts 1:82:1-413:2Romans 8:9-1114-1626-271 Corinthians 3:16Ephesians 1:13-142 Peter 1:21Revelation 22:17

 

Eternity

Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either 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 Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

John 3:1636Romans 6:231 John 2:255:11-13Revelation 20:15

 

Man

Man 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 person is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Genesis 1:26-302:718-223Psalms 8:3-632:1-551:5Isaiah 6:5Jeremiah 17:5Acts 17:26-31Romans 1:19-323:10-18235:66:67:14-251 Corinthians 1:21-3115:1921-22Ephesians 2Colossians 1:21-223:9-11

 

Salvation

The 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 1:1853:5-655:7Matthew 1:2127:22-6628:1-6Luke 1:68-692:28-32John 1:123:16365:24Acts 2:214:1216:30-31Romans 1:16-183:23-255:8-1061 Corinthians 1:182 Corinthians 5:17-20Galatians 2:203:13Ephesians 2:8-10Philippians 2:12-13Hebrews 9:24-28Revelation 3:20

 

The Church

The Church is a community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ in our community, and around the world. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and 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. Jesus is the Head of the Church

Matthew 16:18-1918:15-20Acts 2:41-475:11-1413:1-314:2316:520:28; 1 Corinthians 7:179:13-1412Ephesians 1:22-232:19-223:10-125:22-32Colossians 1:18, 243:151 Timothy 4:141 Peter 5:1-4Revelation 1:4 ; 21:2-3


Revelation

The Final book of the bible that is and was written by John, a disciple of Jesus to reveal God (Revelation of God). It is a book that writes out the personal, literal Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to judge the living and the dead; 

Revelation 22:12; Matthew 24:36-37


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OUR VALUES

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Passionate Spirituality

Having a vibrant relationship with Christ is not just about knowing Jesus. It is about an active faith that is eagerly desiring to do the work of advancing the kingdom of heaven in your personal lives and the lives of others. 


Inspiring Experiences

We find it very important for anyone who comes to living hope to have an opportunity to experience the love of God. For some it is as we worship together, For others it is while the message is shared,  for another it is experience of his love through others as they are greeted and cared for as a guest. No matter what, we want some one to experience the love and presence of God in their lives as they walk through the doors.


Loving Relationships (FOUND IN BOTH KNOWING GOD & MAKING HIM KNOWN)

It is our heartbeat to make sure that anyone who comes experiences a connection with  God and with people



MAKE HIM KNOWN

Gift-oriented Ministry

The Lord has made us with unique individuality. Each of us has specific gifts to use in serving Him and serving one another. Everyone is a 10 somewhere. When we use our gifts, we minister His life to others.


Meaningful Small Groups

Just as we meet in large gatherings for worship services, we meet in smaller groups for a number of purposes, including
  1) deepening and enjoying those loving relationships
  2) discovering our spiritual gifts and how to use them


Need Oriented Evangelism

"If we tell a hungry person about Jesus we must also feed them" All people need to know Jesus.


Invested in Family

We also believe that your Family including the 8-15 people that God has supernaturally and strategically placed in your lives that you interact with on a frequent basis; some even every day! Those are the people that will best see our faith in action and they are our best opportunities for sharing our faith.


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