The Church Gathering’s Core Beliefs
God
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three persons. He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, perfectly holy, sovereign, and good.
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 14:25-26)
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 14:25-26)
The Gospel
The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead, and ascended to the right hand of God the Father where He rules, reigns, and will return to make all things new.
(Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 2:2, 15:1-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
(Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 2:2, 15:1-11; 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God’s Words. It’s completely true and contains all we need in order to know and walk with God and experience real life.
(2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119)
(2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119)
Creation
We believe that God created the universe for His glory, and that He uniquely created human beings, male and female, in His own image to expand His good and perfect Kingdom.
(Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 19:10; Genesis 1:26-31)
(Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 19:10; Genesis 1:26-31)
Jesus
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is fully man and fully God, the one and only Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and was raised on the third day. We believe that He is the way, the truth & life. No one comes to God but through Him.
(John 14:6).
(John 14:6).
Sin
Because of the Fall with Adam & Eve, sin entered the world separating us from God. The image of God in people is distorted but not lost. All people have disobeyed God willfully through sin; thus inheriting both physical and spiritual death and the need for salvation.
(Genesis 3; Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-11; Romans 8:7-8; John 8:34; Romans 7:18, 8:8; Ephesians 2:1-3; Hebrews 11:6)
(Genesis 3; Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-11; Romans 8:7-8; John 8:34; Romans 7:18, 8:8; Ephesians 2:1-3; Hebrews 11:6)
Salvation
We believe that when you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord you are saved. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ. It is a free gift for all who repent and believe; it’s impossible to earn, but it will completely transform our life and eternity.
(John 6:37-39, 10:27-30, 3:36; Romans 8:1, 28-30; Ephesians 1:13-14; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 3:14)
(John 6:37-39, 10:27-30, 3:36; Romans 8:1, 28-30; Ephesians 1:13-14; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 3:14)
The Church
We believe in the Church. We believe the church is designed to equip those near and far from God. To create community with other believers. God designed His people to gather into churches together to care for each other, grow more like Jesus, and make disciples among all nations.
(Acts 2:42- 47; Ephesians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:25)
(Acts 2:42- 47; Ephesians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:25)