The fundamental teaching of Church on the Rise is reflected in our clear statements of belief:-
- We believe in the Eternal Godhead who has revealed Himself as one God existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit distinguishable, not divisible Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
- We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of Holy Scripture as infallible, inerrant and is the sole and final authority for all matters of faith and conduct. 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:13
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We believe in the inherent corruptness of man through the Fall; the necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith alone, and the eternal separation from God of the final impenitent. Romans 5:12-18
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We believe in the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and Abiding Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth. Luke 1:26-35, John 1:14-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 4:25, John 14:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of Christ at Calvary by which we obtain remission of sins Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 9:12, 22, Romans 5:11
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We believe in the Justification and Sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ, and the resurrection of the believer in an incorruptible body. 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:28, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15:53
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We believe in the Ordinances of the Church namely, Believers Baptism by full immersion in the name of the Eternal Godhead in order to fulfill the command of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Lords's Supper. Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:34-36, Acts 19:1-6, 1 Corinthians 11:28-32, Matthew 26:26-28
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We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following. Acts 2:1-4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-46, Galatians 3:14-15
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We believe in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for the edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church which is the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12-14
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We believe that Government is ordained of God and that in His Church, Christ governs through Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons. Ephesians 1:22, Isaiah 9:6-9, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:0-12, Acts 14:14, 21-23, Titus 1:5-7, 1 Timothy 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:1, 17-21, Phillippians 1:1, Acts 6:4-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13
- We believe in the privileges and responsibility of bringing Tithes and Offerings to the Lord. Genesis 14:18-20, Hebrews 7:1-2, 6:20, Malachi 3:10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Acts 10:2,4,31, Acts 11:27-30, Luke 6:38