THE SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible authoritative Word of God. Inspired by the Holy Spirit it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12-13; Hebrews 4:12
THE TRINITY
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. These are equal in every divine perfection and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption. Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14; Mark 12:29; Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 43:10-11.
GOD, THE FATHER
We believe in God, the Father. He is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. Isaiah 48:12; Ps. 95:3,6; Is. 40:21-26; Ps. 139:1-12; Jn. 7:37,38
JESUS CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and His atoning death through His shed blood for us. We believe in His bodily resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return for His church and with His church in power and glory. Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:8; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:20; Romans 3:25; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 15; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 20:31.
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, the third Person of the Trinity. In the present age He convicts of sin, of judgment, and of righteousness, He bears witness to the truth of the Gospel. He is involved in the renewed life of the believer, indwells all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, seals them unto the day of redemption, and He bestows gifts as He wills. Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 5:18-20; I Corinthians 3:16-17.
SALVATION
We believe all people are sinners and are therefore in need of salvation, divine redemption, and sanctification. We believe that one receives salvation by placing trust in Jesus Christ, repenting of sin, confessing Christ, and that the Bible commands every believer in Christ to be baptized by immersion. Romans 5:1-2; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21
SANCTIFICATION
We believe that all believers are indwelt with the person of the Holy Spirit at the time of regeneration, given every spiritual blessing, all things pertaining to life and godliness, and empowered with the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit , drawing upon the resources available through the resurrected Christ, to the end that our lives increasingly manifest the very life, character, and power of Christ. It’s the idea that we are becoming more and more like Jesus. Acts 2:38, II Peter 1:3, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:1-6, II Corinthians 3:16, Romans 12:1-3, Galatians 2:20.
THE CHURCH
We believe in the global church, which consists of Christians everywhere. Christ is the head of the church, believers are the members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a community of believers in Jesus Christ who worship and serve together while caring for each other. We believe that the calling of the church is to be the presence of Christ in the midst of the world, standing as a testimony of His life, character, and mission. We want to be the hands and feet of Jesus to other people. We believe that when God calls people unto life with Himself, He calls them into fellowship with other believers as well. Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:25-27; I Corinthians 12:12-14.
THE ORDINANCES
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church: water baptism and the Lord's supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that baptism signifies and symbolizes Christian life begun. We believe that the Lord's supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death and signifies Christian life continued. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4.
THE LAST THINGS
We believe the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal blessedness of those made righteous in and through Christ, and the endless suffering of the wicked. Mark 9:43-48; John 5:28-29; John 11:25-26; Revelations 20:5-15.
ATTITUDE
Considering the many denominational backgrounds of our community church, we wish to stress the importance of the main fundamental doctrines as being absolutely necessary. We don’t claim to be the only Christians, we simply desire to be Christians only. That’s it. We try to keep it simple. As such, we desire to be understanding in minor differences of theological matters and methods of “doing church” and not allow these matters to be divisive or exclusionary. "In essentials, Unity; in nonessentials, Liberty; in all things, Charity!"
ASK QUESTIONS!
Sometimes it just helps to ask. Give our pastor a call at 573.803.2050 if you have questions about what we believe or email him at clelmore84@hotmail.com or call his cell (618) 367-5032. He’ll do his best to answer your questions. We hope that you’ll consider checking out Mount Auburn Christian Church this Sunday!