The Apostles’ Creed is the foundational creed of Christian churches. It has received this title because of its great antiquity and most of the creed dates from the early 2nd century. The creed was apparently used as a summary of Christian doctrine for baptismal candidates in the churches of Rome. Though many churches and Christian Communities throughout the ages have different interpretations of the Bible, and embrace various doctrinal nuances, the essence of what the Scriptures teach is found in the words of the Apostles’ Creed.
Therefore, we have fellowship with other members of the Body of Christ who profess their faith as follows:
We believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:
who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
The third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic (universal) church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
The Bible, comprising 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, truth without error is God's Word to humanity, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is infallible, trustworthy, and relevant to our lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
We believe in one God:
God exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, each equal in power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
God is the all-powerful, all-knowing creator of heaven and earth, who is good, loving, compassionate, and faithful.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalms 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully God. He reconciles humanity to God through His perfect life, death, and resurrection.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
The Holy Spirit assures believers of their relationship with Christ, guiding them into truth, convicting of sin, comforting, empowering and making them more like Jesus.
Genesis 1:2; Psalms 51:11; 139:7-12; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11,14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:1
Humankind, created in the image of God, both male and female, is the supreme object of His creation. We were created to live in fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through our sinful disobedience. As a result, humankind cannot attain a right relationship with God through our own effort. Every human is uniquely created, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31;15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, is the only means of salvation through the forgiveness of sins. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in a personal relationship with Jesus through His death and resurrection as sufficient payment for their sins. Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned through our efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20
The Church is a local community of born-again, baptized believers unified through faith in Christ, and we recognize Life Church 425 as part of the larger, universal Church of all Christ followers, past, present, and future. We are committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all His commands in all matters of faith and practice. We are disciples making disciples, seeking to bring the gospel to the world, working together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Jesus Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18; 3:15; Mathew 28:16-20; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or be joined with God through forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. To be eternally separated from God is hell, but To be joined with Him in heaven is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-13; Matthew 25:31-46