WHAT WE BELIEVE
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
THE TRINITY
THE DEITY OF CHRIST
THE VIRGIN BIRTH
CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS
THE BODILY RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST
THE FALL OF MAN
JESUS IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH
THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
- Distinct from and subsequent to the new birth: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 15:7-9
- Initial evidence of this infilling is speaking in tongues: Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46
ALL BELIEVERS HAVE DOMINION OVER SIN, SATAN, AND SELF
- Sin has no more dominion over the believer. Romans 6:9, Romans 6:14, Matthew 1:21
- Christ is an overcomer—victorious and more than a conqueror, therefore as His body, we are the same through Him. Ephesians 1:19-23, Acts 1:8
ALL BELIEVERS ARE TO WALK BY FAITH
By the hearing of God’s Word, faith comes to the believer. Romans 10:17
Faith is exercised by believing in the heart, confessing what one believes from the Word of God, and being a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. Mark 11:23, James 1:22, James 2:18
Through faith we have access to all the grace of God—salvation, forgiveness, deliverance, baptism in the Holy Spirit, knowledge of His Word, answered prayer, and a personal relationship as a child of God. Romans 5:2, Matthew 9:29
ALL BELIEVERS SHOULD WALK IN HOLINESS AND PURITY
ALL BELIEVERS HAVE THE PROMISE OF PROSPERITY
THE SACRED TITHE
- All believers are to tithe the first tenth of all their increase and honor God with their substance.
- The tithe is the Lord’s and does not become the Lord’s when we decide to present it.
- Tithing was initiated before the law, though taught in both the Old and New Testaments.
- The tither has tither’s rights.
THE ORDINANCES AND SACRAMENTS
There are ordinances by which one can demonstrate and express their faith:
- Holy Communion Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:24-27
- Baptisms Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 12:13
There are sacraments we hold sacred and live by with deep conviction:
- Anointing of the Sick, James 5:14-15
- Holy Matrimony Between a Man and a Woman Matthew 19:5-6, Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 5:31
- Child Dedication Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Luke 2:22
- Ordination of Ministers Acts 13:1-4, 1 Timothy 2:7, Exodus 28:41
THE FIVEFOLD MINISTRY
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN
JESUS IS COMING FOR THE CHURCH
Christ will literally come again for His Church—perfected, without spot or blemish, looking for faith in the lives of believers. Luke 18:8, Ephesians 5:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
- The saints, the bride of Christ, shall reign with Him forevermore. 1 Thessalonians 4:17
THE LORD’S SECOND COMING
ETERNAL JUDGMENT
THE MILLENNIAL REIGN
THE HOUSE OF GOD (church facilities and property)
- We ought to conduct ourselves properly on church property and in the church facilities. 1 Timothy 3:14-15
- We should (reverentially) fear God; and when we go to the house of God, we should conduct ourselves prudently—with wisdom, honor, respect, and discretion. Ecclesiastes 5:1
- People should not be allowed to do things in the house of God that are not in accordance with the Holy Bible. Matthew 21:12-13
All properties (land, buildings, assets, goods, resources, etc.) of this ecclesiastical Corporation (LifePointe Christian Faith Center) will be used in compliance to the Corporation’s bylaws and will not be permitted to be used in violation of the Corporation’s religious beliefs as duly set forth in the Corporation’s governing documents, policies, and the Holy Scriptures. The Board of Directors shall be the express and final authority and shall make the final decision with respect to usage of ministry property.
THE INSTITUTION OF THE HOME
- Life begins in the womb. Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13, 16
- Marriage is between a man and a woman only. Genesis 2:18-25, Proverbs 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
- Children are a heritage from the Lord and are to be brought up scripturally. Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6
- The husband is the head of the home, and he must give an account to Christ. Ephesians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:18-19