Life Church is an inter-denominational Christian church that believes that all people matter and should experience the love and power that results from a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Statement of Faith
In essential beliefs, we have unity.
“There is one body and one spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of us.” Ephesians 4:4-6
In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.
“Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters...Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls...So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22
In all our beliefs, we show love.
“...If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but the very secrets of God, and if I also have the absolute faith which can move mountains - but have no love, I amount to nothing at all.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 (Ph)
“There is one body and one spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of us.” Ephesians 4:4-6
In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.
“Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters...Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls...So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God...So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22
In all our beliefs, we show love.
“...If I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but the very secrets of God, and if I also have the absolute faith which can move mountains - but have no love, I amount to nothing at all.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 (Ph)
Five Essential Truths
1. The Bible is the Word of God.
God’s Word is the only reliable and truthful authority. We accept the Bible as our
manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is, “What does the Bible say?”
We practice daily Bible reading and Bible study. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize
what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God which you
heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but actually as it is, the word of God,
which is at work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13
2. Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus Christ lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross
as our substitute. This accomplished salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone.
He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between God and us. He baptizes believers in the
Holy Spirit and will return to earth to fulfill prophecy.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.’” John 14:6
“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you
builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! There
is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:11-12 (NLT)
3. You must be born again.
God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by sinfully going their own way.
As a result, we need God’s saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through
God’s grace - not human effort - and must be received personally by repentance and faith. At the end,
everyone will experience bodily resurrection and the judgment. Only believers will enjoy
eternal fellowship with God.
“When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old passes
away, a new life has begun.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB)
Jesus: “If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for Me,
you will find true life.” Matthew 16:25 (NLT)
4. Every believer should be baptized.
Baptism is an external expression of what God has done for us internally. It symbolizes Jesus'
death, burial and resurrection and celebrates our decision to be a Christ follower.
“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness
of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38
5. Believers can be Spirit filled and Spirit led.
We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God’s power within us. Every
believer can be filled with the Holy Spirit by simply asking. We seek to practice a daily dependence
on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right.
“...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” Acts 1:8
“...be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13
God’s Word is the only reliable and truthful authority. We accept the Bible as our
manual for living. Our first question when faced with a decision is, “What does the Bible say?”
We practice daily Bible reading and Bible study. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize
what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)
“And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God which you
heard from us, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but actually as it is, the word of God,
which is at work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13
2. Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus Christ lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross
as our substitute. This accomplished salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone.
He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between God and us. He baptizes believers in the
Holy Spirit and will return to earth to fulfill prophecy.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.’” John 14:6
“For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you
builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else! There
is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” Acts 4:11-12 (NLT)
3. You must be born again.
God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by sinfully going their own way.
As a result, we need God’s saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through
God’s grace - not human effort - and must be received personally by repentance and faith. At the end,
everyone will experience bodily resurrection and the judgment. Only believers will enjoy
eternal fellowship with God.
“When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old passes
away, a new life has begun.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (LB)
Jesus: “If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for Me,
you will find true life.” Matthew 16:25 (NLT)
4. Every believer should be baptized.
Baptism is an external expression of what God has done for us internally. It symbolizes Jesus'
death, burial and resurrection and celebrates our decision to be a Christ follower.
“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness
of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38
5. Believers can be Spirit filled and Spirit led.
We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God’s power within us. Every
believer can be filled with the Holy Spirit by simply asking. We seek to practice a daily dependence
on God’s Spirit to enable us to do what is right.
“...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” Acts 1:8
“...be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13
