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WHAT WE BELIEVE

The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (2Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26)
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will come again in power and glory (John 1:1,14, 20:28; 1Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1Timothy 2:5).
Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary's womb; therefore, He is the Son of God (Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18, 23-25; Luke 1:27-35)
Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen.1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).
For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential (John 6:44, 65).
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).
Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9).
Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God's Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (1Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11).
Holiness is God’s standard of living for His people. There may be times that we stumble along life’s path, but as born-again believers, we should always pursue a life of purity and righteousness. (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:29; Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11

The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).
Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to him thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead (John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelations 3:20).
Given at Pentecost, it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6).
The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:5-16, 4:14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10).
The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).
Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus' work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).
Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; they that are saved to the resurrection of life and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21).
Mankind, after living one life on earth, will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. To be eternally separated from God means a literal place called Hell where unbelievers will be tormented by the Devil and fallen angels. To be eternally in union with Him is a literal dwelling place called Heaven for all those who believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4; Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7).
Water baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation. Following being born-again, the Word of God instructs believers to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:12, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 10:47-48).
We take communion as a sign of our relationship with Jesus. A unique time of reverence in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; 1Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).

FRESH LIFE CULTURE

Jesus: Our Message

Methods will always change, but our message never will! We will always make space for people to experience the reality of Jesus. (John 14:6)
People: Our Priority

Church isn’t a building. It’s a community. We connect and discover where we belong through loving relationships. We believe that all people matter to God and we celebrate our unique differences, both culturally and generationally! (Jn. 3:16; 1 Cor. 12)
Serving: Our Posture

If you’re too big to serve, you’re too small to lead. We do whatever it takes to serve others and bring the vision to life! (Matt. 20:26-28)
Go: Our Focus

We live for the bigger picture of serving our home, city, our state, and the world. We will take big risks to reach lost people! (Matt. 28:19-20)
Prayer: Our Foundation

Prayer will be foundational in everything we do. Prayer will inform our decisions, shape our culture, and transform our community. (Phil.4:6; 2 Chr. 7:14)
Lifegiving: Our Approach

It's simple. If it doesn't bring life, we won't do it! (Jn 10:10)
Generations: Our Responsibility

We will lead the way with generosity. God gave as much as He could and we endeavor to respond. It is better to give than to receive!
Excellence: Our Spirit

We will always bring our best. We never go half way! Jesus and His kingdom are worth it. We won't do consumer Christianity, we will be relentless contributors to see His kingdom come! (Ecc. 9:10; Col. 3:23-24)
Growth: Our Strategy

We will train and disciple people in the faith toward maturity in their relationship with Jesus. As people grow, the church will grow! (2 Pet. 3:18; Eph. 3:17-19; Col. 3:16)
Worship: Our Passion

It's more than songs. It involves the whole self. We give our lives and existence over to God as the supreme authority over us and the church! (Rom. 12:1)
Generosity: Our Lifestyle

We will lead the way with generosity. God gave his best and we endeavor to respond! (Jn.3:16; Acts 20:35)
Authenticity: Our Stance

We value being a relevant, relatable, spirit-filled church. We will not make room for religion because the stakes are high and the time is short, we refuse to back down! (Acts 2:42-47; Gal. 5:22-26)