GOD
We believe there is only one God who is personal and transcendent, Creator and Lord of everything, who is infinitely perfect, all-powerful, and all knowing. Deuteronomy 6:4
We believe God exists and has revealed Himself to humanity exactly as the Bible expresses, with the ultimate expression being the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:1-3, John 1:14
We believe God is eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit, co-eternal in being, co-equal in power and glory, each having the same attributes and perfections. (The Trinity) Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 14:16-17, 16:23-27; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 4:4-6
GOD THE FATHER
We believe that God the Father is ruler and Creator of all. His character is one of compassion, love, and justice towards all people. He is a God of promise and is faithful to keep those promises given. God hears and answers prayer. Genesis 1; Matthew 7:7, 12:50; Ephesians 4:6; 2 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:4-5; Exodus 34:57; 1Kings 8:20; 2 Peter 3:9
GOD THE SON
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He came to earth fully God and fully man through a miraculous conception and virgin birth. He came that He would reveal God and redeem sinful humanity. He lived a sinless life and voluntarily died on the cross in our place as full payment for the sins of all people. He arose bodily from the dead on the third day to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended into Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of the Father where He forever is our High Priest, and the only One who is able to provide access and reconciliation between God and humanity. He will return personally and visibly to earth and those who have believed in Him will be united with God eternally in Heaven. Those who have not believed in Him will be eternally separated from God in Hell, due to their sin. Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 24:1-8; John 1:1-5, 1:14, 3:16, 3:18, 11:25, 14:6-7, 14:9-11, 14:16; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4, 5:8-11, 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:24-25; Titus 2:13-14; Revelation 19:20, 20:15
GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit is Comforter, Counselor, Helper, and the agent of rebirth in a believer. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells believers to empower them for a godly life, loving service, and seals them for the day of redemption. The Holy Spirit is active in ministry today convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, and gifting believers for the common good of the Church. John 14:15-17, 14:25-26, 15:26, 16:5-15; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-31
THE SCRIPTURES
We believe that the Bible, composed of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament, is the inspired word of God and without error in the original writing. The Bible was given by God through chosen people and thus reflects the backgrounds, styles, and vocabulary of human writers. The Bible is the full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice; there are no other writings similarly inspired by God. The Bible’s truth is timeless and speaks to our everyday lives. Luke 21:33, 24:44; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21
SALVATION
We believe that all humanity, by “sinful” nature, is disobedient to God’s desires. Any disobedience to God, no matter how big or small is characterized as “sin”. Sin separates each person from God, resulting in Spiritual death. Spiritual death is not God’s desire. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. It has been accomplished by Jesus Christ, and is offered to all in the proclamation of the gospel. All who repent and believe are forgiven, justified, and made new creatures in Christ. They are born of the Holy Spirit, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and receive the gift of eternal life and adoption into God’s family. Romans 3:23-24, 5:12, 5:16, 6:23; Psalms 51:4-5; John 3:16, 14:6; Acts 4:12, 10:43; Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 1:13-14; 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19.
THE CHURCH
We believe the church is the body of Christ and His espoused bride. It is comprised of individual believers in dwelt by the Holy Spirit. The church exists in this world, but is to be separate from the world through exhibiting godly character. The church is to gather corporately to worship God, for the fellowship of individual believers, and to build up and encourage one another in the unity of faith, love, and with a bond of peace. The church is to develop the talents and gifts of individual believers for the edifying of the body, and for continuing the ministry of Jesus in taking His message of forgiveness to others far and near. We believe Baptism and the Lord’s Supper have been given to the church by Christ as visible signs of the gospel. Baptism is a symbol of cleansing from sin, union with Christ, and entry into his Church but does not impart spiritual life. The Lord’s Supper is a commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice offered once for all. All its blessings are received by faith. Colossians 1:18, 3:12-17; Hebrews 10:24-25, 13:17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 12:12-13, John 17:15-19 Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-41, 42-47, 38-41;
FAITH & PRACTICE
Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. This church recognizes that it cannot bind the conscience of individual members in areas where scripture is silent. Rather, each believer is to be led in these areas by the Lord, to whom he or she alone is ultimately responsible. By adhering to God’s Word and seeking Him, we can best observe His greatest commandments, which are to love Him and others. Romans 12:2, 14; 1 Corinthians 8 & 9, 10:23-11:1; Proverbs 3:5-6; Mark 12:29-31; Romans 12:2; Deuteronomy 6:5
GO TO GOSPEL
At Antioch Christian Church we believe that all scripture is God breathed. We believe the bible is true from Genesis to Revelation. These are the core beliefs that we as a body of believers believe and hold to. You will see that all our beliefs have scripture from the Word to guide us all to know the truth of God’s word.