The
following doctrinal statement represents the beliefs upon which RockPointe Church's
ministry is founded. It is intended to summarize, but not comprehensively review,
the basic doctrinal beliefs of our fellowship. We hold the following statements
true according to the Scriptures.
Statement of
Faith
Concerning the Scripture
We believe God breathed out the original writings of both the Old and New Testaments
to human writers by means of the Holy Spirit, who chose the words employed according
to the personality and background of the human author. We believe that these writings
were without error and are of supreme and final authority in the lives of believers
in any age. (2 Timothy 3:16)
Concerning God
We believe that there is but one true God, who eternally exists as three distinct
persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who exclusively share in the work of creation,
maintenance of the universe, redemption and judgment. (Genesis 1:1;
Psalm 90:2;
Matthew 28:19;
1 Peter 1:2;
2 Corinthians
13:14)
Concerning Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Eternal Son - who entered the human
race, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, Mary, and that He is fully
God and fully man. He lived a life of perfect obedience to the Father and voluntarily
fulfilled the will of God by laying down His life as the atoning sacrifice for humanity's
sin. Having fully satisfied Divine justice, He achieved salvation for all who place
their trust in Him. Raised from the dead by God, He ascended to heaven and is currently
interceding for His own, awaiting His return to consummate God's kingdom and redemptive
plan. (Matthew 1:22-23;
John 1:1-5;
Romans 1:3-4)
Concerning the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present
in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in
every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power
for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.
The maturing Christian seeks to live under His control daily. (2 Corinthians 3:17;
John 16:7-13;
John 14:16-17)
Concerning Humanity
We believe that Man was created in the image of God, but was separated from God
because of Adam's sin. As a result the image of God in Man became damaged - defaced,
but not erased. Therefore, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and are
unable to function in moral responsibility before God. We need spiritual regeneration
before we can become what God meant us to be. (Genesis 1:27;
Psalm 8:3-6;
Isaiah 53:6a;
59:1-2;
Romans 3:23)
Concerning Salvation
We believe that Jesus died upon the cross as a sinless substitute for sinners of
all ages and times, and that the Father was thus, by means of the Spirit, reconciling
the world to Himself. All who receive the risen Jesus as Lord, by grace through
faith, are spiritually born into permanent membership in the family of God. (Romans 5:1;
6:23;
Ephesians 2:8-9;
John 14:6;
1:12;
Titus 3:5;
Galatians 3:26)
Concerning the Church
We believe there is one true Church universal, consisting of all who recognize Jesus
Christ as Savior and Lord. The body of Christ finds expression as local churches
where those who have been regenerated by the Spirit come together. Operating under
the direction of Jesus as Lord and Head of His body and through Godly servant leadership,
believers devote themselves to worship, prayer, teaching of the Word, observance
of baptism and communion, fellowship, service to the body, and outreach to the lost.
(Matthew 16:18;
28:18-20;
Acts 2:42-47;
20:28;
1 Corinthians
12:7-12;
Ephesians 4:7,11-13)
Concerning the Resurrection & the Future
We believe in the imminent, bodily and visible return of Jesus Christ to this earth
to bring to completion His redemptive and kingdom plan. All people who have died
will be raised from the dead, and those who have been redeemed will participate
in eternal life in the presence of the God, but those who have rejected Christ will
suffer eternal punishment and separation from God. (1 Timothy 6:14-15;
Titus 2:13;
Matthew 25:
31, 34, 41;
1 Corinthians 15:50-56;
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 3-4, 8
;
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 8-10
;
Revelation 3:5;
20:12;
Revelations 21:1-5)
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