What We Believe

In essential beliefs, we have unity.
(Ephesians 4:4-6)

In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.
(Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22)

In all our beliefs, we show charity.
(1 Corinthians 13:2)

The following are the core beliefs of Life Church based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct. Believers are exhorted to study the Scriptures with diligence and to apply its truth to their lives. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:15)

We believe there is one God, the Creator of all things, eternally existing in three Persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1:1,26; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1)

We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit and the Creator of all things. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, and wisdom. God is passionate about preserving, displaying, and magnifying His infinite worth and greatness.
(1 Peter 1:3,4; 1 Timothy 2:5,6)

We believe Jesus Christ is the only begotten of the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, was buried, resurrected, and is ascended to the Father’s right hand where He reigns as Lord over Creation and makes intercession for the saints.
 (Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 5:6-8; Colossians 1:15-16)

We believe the Holy Spirit is active in the world today and assures our relationship with Christ.  He convicts people of sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment.  He is regenerating and sanctifying all who believe in Jesus, making us more like Christ.  He empowers us to witness and minister for the common good through His spiritual gifts.  
(Acts 1:8; John 16:8-11; Galatians 5:22-25; Matthew 3:11, I Corinthians 12)

We believe that those who repent, forsake sin, and trust Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit and become new creatures, are delivered from condemnation, and receive eternal life.
 (John 3:3,16; Ephesians 1:7; II Corinthians 5:17)

We believe the Church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ, united in love and obedience to Christ, and called to advance the will and work of Christ in the world. We believe the Church, as the Body and Bride of Christ, is called to walk in purity, passion, and power as she eagerly awaits the return of her risen Lord.
(Ephesians 4:15,16; Matthew 16:18; Hebrews 10:23-25; Ephesians 5:27)

We believe in the ordinances of the Lord’s Supper and baptism by immersion for all believers.
 (1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Matthew 26:26-28; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:11, 12)

We believe in and anticipate the blessed hope, the glorious return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We joyfully proclaim His soon return and encourage and equip Christ’s Bride, the Church, to make herself ready.
(1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:13; Revelation 19:7)

We believe Christians are called to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. Our highest joy and deepest satisfaction in life is found in knowing, loving, and prizing the glory of God above all else.
 (1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11)