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WHAT WE BELIEVE

These things do not change at Four Mile Community Church.  This is what we believe and it is who we are at the core as a congregation.

 We Believe in One God

There is one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and each possess all of the attributes of God. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and everything in it.

(John 4:24, John 1:1-2, Exodus 3:14-15, Matthew 28:19)

We Believe That Jesus Is The Messiah, The Son Of The Living God

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  He is one with God the Father and the Holy Spirit.  Jesus Christ is our Savior, who was born of a virgin, died on the cross for the sins of all, and was raised from the grave after three days to demonstrate His defeat of sin and death.  He ascended into heaven and will return to reign as our powerful King.

(John 1:14, John 3:16, Luke 23:1-46, Luke 22:69, Matthew 24:36-42)

We Believe In The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is One with God the Father and Jesus Christ.  Those who accept Christ as their Savior will receive the Holy Spirit to live inside them.  The Holy Spirit serves as our comforter, guide and advocate.  The Holy Spirit is given to Christians and provides guidance in living, understanding of the Bible and prayerfully intercedes for them.

(John 16:5-16, Acts 1:7-8, Romans 8:26-27, I Corinthians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:14)

We Believe The Bible Is The Word of God

Our foundation is based firmly upon the Bible as our final authority on Christian beliefs and as a guide to living.  The Bible is divinely inspired by God and without error, given to men and women so that we may know and understand the truth of God and His love.

(2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105)

What We Believe About Humanity

All people were made in the image of God and were created to live the adventure of living for Jesus Christ.  Although people have tremendous potential for good, we also have the freedom to do evil.  Our disobedience toward God is called sin; that separates all humanity from God.

(Isaiah 53:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:23)

What We Believe About Salvation

Salvation is not something that can be purchased or earned.  It is a free gift from God provided by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and is received through faith.  It is available to everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.  That faith is expressed through repentance of sin and baptism by immersion.

(John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, Romans 5:1-2, Luke 24:45-47, Acts 3:19, Acts 17:30, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 10:32, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:15, Romans 6:1-7)

What We Believe About Eternity

People were created to exist forever.  Every person will either exist eternally in union with God in heaven through following Jesus Christ or eternally separated from God in Hell due to our refusal to follow Him.

(John 3:36, John 11:25-26)