BELIEFS
THE TRINITY: God is One and manifests Himself in three persons - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit Spirit. Each member of the Trinity is equal in their power and authority.
Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 16:13-15; John 17:11; Romans 8:9-11; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
GOD THE FATHER: God is the good Father who shows love, compassion, and faithfulness to His people and HIs promises. God is the Father of Jesus Christ; the Father of the Church; and the one who sent the Word. God is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, and unchanging.
Exodus 3:14; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 1:1-3; 14; John 3:16; John 16:28; Romans 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 3:14-15
GOD THE SON: Jesus Christ is the Word of God in the flesh. He existed with the Father from the beginning of time. Jesus came to this earth fully human and fully God. He is the only way that mankind can enter 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 everlasting life.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1; Acts 2:22-24; Romans 8:1-3; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Timothy 2:5-6
GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT: Proceeds from the Father and the Son and is Eternal. The Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives assures us of our relationship with Christ. He convicts us of our sin and is also our great comforter. He comforts us, produces fruit in our lives, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit who dwells in us, and completely fills our lives with His presence, allows us to live each day with the resurrection power of Jesus.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 1:35; John 16:7-14; Acts 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
THE BIBLE: The Bible is the inspired Word of God to all people. It is the product of holy men and women who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth and is relevant to our daily lives. The Bible equips us for every good work.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:21
MAN: Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God. Through Adam’s transgression and fall from grace; sin entered into man. Every person is fearfully and wonderfully made, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and love.
Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 8:3-6; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:14; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22
SALVATION: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifest on the earth, as a man, that He might undo the work of the devil and redeem man back to God. He did this through shedding His blood by means of His sacrificial death on the cross. Salvation is the gift of God to man and comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that produces repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, it produces eternal life.
Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 3:8; Galatians 3:13, John 3:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 John 5:12; Romans 1:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 7:10
THE CHURCH: The church is the hope of the world. The Church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Jesus. The church is committed to furthering the Gospel of Jesus and making disciples of all the nations. The Church works together in love and unity so that this world will know the love and saving grace of Jesus.
Matthew 16:18-19; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3
WATER BAPTISM: Baptism in water by immersion is commanded by Jesus; who was baptized Himself by John. Water baptism is a rite to be experienced by those who have received salvation. Baptism is a symbol that identifies us with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-12; Acts 8:36-39
Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 16:13-15; John 17:11; Romans 8:9-11; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
GOD THE FATHER: God is the good Father who shows love, compassion, and faithfulness to His people and HIs promises. God is the Father of Jesus Christ; the Father of the Church; and the one who sent the Word. God is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, and unchanging.
Exodus 3:14; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 1:1-3; 14; John 3:16; John 16:28; Romans 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 3:14-15
GOD THE SON: Jesus Christ is the Word of God in the flesh. He existed with the Father from the beginning of time. Jesus came to this earth fully human and fully God. He is the only way that mankind can enter 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 everlasting life.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1; Acts 2:22-24; Romans 8:1-3; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Timothy 2:5-6
GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT: Proceeds from the Father and the Son and is Eternal. The Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives assures us of our relationship with Christ. He convicts us of our sin and is also our great comforter. He comforts us, produces fruit in our lives, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit who dwells in us, and completely fills our lives with His presence, allows us to live each day with the resurrection power of Jesus.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 1:35; John 16:7-14; Acts 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
THE BIBLE: The Bible is the inspired Word of God to all people. It is the product of holy men and women who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth and is relevant to our daily lives. The Bible equips us for every good work.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:21
MAN: Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God. Through Adam’s transgression and fall from grace; sin entered into man. Every person is fearfully and wonderfully made, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and love.
Genesis 1:26-27; Psalms 8:3-6; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:14; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22
SALVATION: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifest on the earth, as a man, that He might undo the work of the devil and redeem man back to God. He did this through shedding His blood by means of His sacrificial death on the cross. Salvation is the gift of God to man and comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that produces repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, it produces eternal life.
Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 3:8; Galatians 3:13, John 3:3-5; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 John 5:12; Romans 1:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 7:10
THE CHURCH: The church is the hope of the world. The Church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Jesus. The church is committed to furthering the Gospel of Jesus and making disciples of all the nations. The Church works together in love and unity so that this world will know the love and saving grace of Jesus.
Matthew 16:18-19; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3
WATER BAPTISM: Baptism in water by immersion is commanded by Jesus; who was baptized Himself by John. Water baptism is a rite to be experienced by those who have received salvation. Baptism is a symbol that identifies us with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-12; Acts 8:36-39
VALUES
Authentic Community.
In order for the church to grow and thrive there needs to be open and honest communication. We want to be real, share our struggles, share our victories, encourage others, and have an attitude of accountability. You will feel loved and accepted when you walk through the doors of the church, but you will feel like you are part of a family once you step into community. We want to be a diverse community who prays for one other, serves with one another, eats together, grows together, and experiences life together. When we say diverse, we want to be diverse in age, socio-economic status, ethnicities, thoughts, etc. We also recognize the community of believers all around the world and are committed to support them through prayer and finances.
Hebrews 10:24–25, James 5:16, Acts 2:42-47, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Revelation 7:9-10
Bible Engagement.
Bible engagement is the process that connects us with the Bible so that we have meaningful encounters with Jesus Christ in order for our lives to be transformed in Him. The Bible is good for forming our beliefs, showing us the way to go, helping us get back on track, and changing our lives from the inside out. We also want to communicate the truths of the Bible in a culturally relevant way. We live in the present and so we read out of Bibles that have been translated into our current language. The songs we sing are current and the instruments we use make a joyful noise to the Lord! We will reach people by bringing the church to them. We use current technology to reach people where they are. We embrace the message of the Bible and we seek to get that message out using current teaching, life-experiences, and joyful worship.
Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11, Ecclesiastes 12:10, 2 Timothy 3:15–17
Faithful Generosity.
New Covenant Christian Church is a generous church! We place our faith in Jesus Christ and He is the firm foundation that makes life worth living. Jesus came to this earth to serve, to give away His life away for us, and He has asked us to be people who serve others! So we seek to be faithful to this calling by being generous with our time, talent, and treasure. There are many opportunities to use your time and talents to serve with others in the church and outside of the church for the good of our community. As a church, we sow at least 17% of our offerings into world missions and we know that God has called all of us to give 10% of our increase to the local church.
Proverbs 11:24-25, Malachi 3:10, Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:8, 14-17, 1 John 3:17.
Transformational Growth.
We know that everyone is at a different place in their relationship with Jesus. The important thing is not that you have everything figured out but that you are growing. We believe that if something is healthy, it should grow! Our desire is that every person is in the process of transformational growth and produces Christ-like qualities in their lives. Transformation can happen in an instant and it is also a process that lasts throughout our lifetime. As you grow and follow Christ, you naturally invite others to join with you in following Him. You know someone who needs to be transformed by the love of Jesus and they are counting on you to be an example of a transformed life.
Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:14–19, 2 Peter 3:18.
In order for the church to grow and thrive there needs to be open and honest communication. We want to be real, share our struggles, share our victories, encourage others, and have an attitude of accountability. You will feel loved and accepted when you walk through the doors of the church, but you will feel like you are part of a family once you step into community. We want to be a diverse community who prays for one other, serves with one another, eats together, grows together, and experiences life together. When we say diverse, we want to be diverse in age, socio-economic status, ethnicities, thoughts, etc. We also recognize the community of believers all around the world and are committed to support them through prayer and finances.
Hebrews 10:24–25, James 5:16, Acts 2:42-47, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Revelation 7:9-10
Bible Engagement.
Bible engagement is the process that connects us with the Bible so that we have meaningful encounters with Jesus Christ in order for our lives to be transformed in Him. The Bible is good for forming our beliefs, showing us the way to go, helping us get back on track, and changing our lives from the inside out. We also want to communicate the truths of the Bible in a culturally relevant way. We live in the present and so we read out of Bibles that have been translated into our current language. The songs we sing are current and the instruments we use make a joyful noise to the Lord! We will reach people by bringing the church to them. We use current technology to reach people where they are. We embrace the message of the Bible and we seek to get that message out using current teaching, life-experiences, and joyful worship.
Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11, Ecclesiastes 12:10, 2 Timothy 3:15–17
Faithful Generosity.
New Covenant Christian Church is a generous church! We place our faith in Jesus Christ and He is the firm foundation that makes life worth living. Jesus came to this earth to serve, to give away His life away for us, and He has asked us to be people who serve others! So we seek to be faithful to this calling by being generous with our time, talent, and treasure. There are many opportunities to use your time and talents to serve with others in the church and outside of the church for the good of our community. As a church, we sow at least 17% of our offerings into world missions and we know that God has called all of us to give 10% of our increase to the local church.
Proverbs 11:24-25, Malachi 3:10, Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:8, 14-17, 1 John 3:17.
Transformational Growth.
We know that everyone is at a different place in their relationship with Jesus. The important thing is not that you have everything figured out but that you are growing. We believe that if something is healthy, it should grow! Our desire is that every person is in the process of transformational growth and produces Christ-like qualities in their lives. Transformation can happen in an instant and it is also a process that lasts throughout our lifetime. As you grow and follow Christ, you naturally invite others to join with you in following Him. You know someone who needs to be transformed by the love of Jesus and they are counting on you to be an example of a transformed life.
Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:14–19, 2 Peter 3:18.