What We Believe
The Bible is Our All-Sufficient Rule and
Source for Faith and Life. These
Statements of Faith are intended simply
as a basis of fellowship among us (i.e.,
that we all speak the same thing,
1 Corinthians 1:10; Acts 2:42). The
phrases themselves are not inspired by
GOD, but are merely for fellowship
based solely on the Word of GOD. No
claim is made that it covers all Biblical
Truth, only that it covers our need as to
Word of GOD.
The Scriptures, both the Old and New
Testaments, are verbally inspired of
GOD and are the Revelation of GOD to
man; the Infallible, Authoritative Rule
of Faith and Conduct
(2 Timothy 3:15-17,
1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True GOD has revealed
Himself as the Eternally Self-Existent
"I AM," the Creator of Heaven and
Earth, and the Redeemer of Mankind.
He has further revealed Himself as the
Triune GOD embodying the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy
6:4, Isaiah 43:10,11, Luke 3:22)
The Scriptures teach us that there is
GOD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit,
all of which are One and make up the
Triune Godhead, or the Trinity.
(Matthew 28:19. 2 Corinthians 13:14,
John 14:16-17)
Distinction and Relationship in the
Godhead - Christ taught a distinction of
Persons in the Godhead which He
expressed in specific terms of
relationship, as Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost. (Luke 1:35, Matthew 11:25-27,
1 John 1:3-4)
Unity of the One Being of Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost - The Scripture clearly
teaches the Father as being the Father
of Jesus, the Son as being Jesus, and
the Holy Spirit as being sent from the
Father to carry on the Work of the Son.
The unity and consistency of the three
persons reveal that there is One GOD,
consisting of Three Persons. (John 1:18,
15:26, Zechariah 14:9)
Exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord - The
Son of GOD, our Lord Jesus Christ,
having redeemed us from our sins, after
being crucified, died, was buried and
rose from the dead alive sits at the
Right Hand of GOD in Heaven, making
angels, principalities, and powers subject
to Him. Then being exalted as the
Christ, he sent the Holy Spirit to draw
us to the Father through His Blood.
Hebrews 1:3, 1 Peter 3:22, Acts 2:32-36)
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Eternal
Son of GOD. The Scriptures declare: His
Virgin Birth (Matthew 1:23,
Luke 1:31-35) His Sinless Life
(Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 2:22) His
Miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38) His
Substitution for us on the Cross
(1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
His Bodily Resurrection from the dead
(Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:39,
1 Corinthians 15:4) His being exalted to
the Right Hand of GOD(Acts 1:9-11;
2:33, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:3)
Man was created good and upright: for
GOD said, "Let us make man in Our
Own Image, after Our Likeness."
However, man by voluntary
transgression fell and thereby incurred
not only physical death, but also
spiritual death, which is separation from
GOD. (Genesis 1:26,27, 2:17, 3:6,
Romans 5:12-19)
Man's Only Hope of Redemption is
through the Shed Blood of Jesus Christ
the Son of GOD.
Conditions to Salvation - Salvation is
received through repentance toward
GOD and Faith toward the Lord Jesus
Christ. Man is cleansed from
unrighteous and justified by Grace
through Faith. He then receives Eternal
Life and becomes a Child and Co-Heir
of GOD through Jesus Christ.
(Luke 24:47, John 3:3,
Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8,
Titus 2:11, Titus 3:5-7)
The Evidence of Salvation - The Inward
Evidence of Salvation is the Direct
Witness of the Spirit. (Romans 8:16)
The outward evidence to all men is a
Life of Righteousness and True Holiness.
(Ephesians 4:24, Titus 2:12)
Baptism in Water - The Ordinance of
Baptism by Immersion is commanded by
the Scriptures. All who repent and
believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are
to be baptized. Thus they declare to the
world that they have died with Christ
and that they also have been raised with
Him to walk in newness of life.
(Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16,
Acts 10:47,48)
Holy Communion - The Lord's Supper,
consisting of the elements - bread and
the fruit of the vine, is the symbol
expressing our sharing the Divine
Nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2
Peter 1:4). It is a Memorial of His
Suffering and Death, and a Prophecy of
His Second Coming
(1 Corinthians 11:26). It is to be
observed until His Second Coming.
All believers are candidates for the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a Gift of
GOD given to those who believe and
seek This Gift. This was the normal
experience of all in the early Christian
Church. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
empowers us to live Holy and equips us
with Gifts for Ministry. (Luke 24:49,
Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
This Experience is Distinct. (Acts 8:12-
17, 10:44-46, 11:14-16, 15:7-9)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit brings
such experiences as:
· Fullness of the Spirit, (John 7:37-39,
Acts 4:8)
· a Deepened Reverence for GOD, (Acts
2:43, Hebrews 12:28)
· an Intensified Consecration to GOD
and Dedication to His Work, (Acts 2:42)
· and a more Active Love for Christ, for
His Word, and for the lost. (Mark 16:20)
The baptism of believers in the Holy
Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical
sign of speaking with other tongues as
the Spirit of GOD gives them utterance.
(Acts 2:4, 10:46, 19:6)
The speaking in tongues in this instance
is the same in essence as the Gift of
Tongues, but is different in purpose and
use. (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28)
Sanctification is an Act of Separation
from that which is evil, and of
Dedication unto GOD. (Romans 12:1,2,
1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 13:12)
The Scriptures teach a life of "Holiness
without which no man shall see the
Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)
By the Power of the Holy Spirit, we are
able to obey the command: "Be ye Holy,
for I Am Holy." (1 Peter 1:15,16)
Sanctification is realized in the believer
by recognizing his identification with
Christ in His Death and Resurrection,
and by daily yielding the self to the
Lordship of Christ and the Guidance of
the Holy Spirit. (Romans 6:1-11,13,
Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:12,13)
The Church is the Body of Christ, the
Habitation of GOD through the Spirit. It
is a place for believers to receive
shelter, healing, and training. The
Mission of the Church is to reach those
who have not accepted Christ.
(Ephesians 1:22,23, 2:22, Hebrews 12:23)
A divinely called and scripturally
ordained ministry has been provided by
Our Lord for the threefold purpose of
leading the Church in:
Evangelizing of the world. (Mark 16:15-
20)
Worship of GOD. (John 4:23,24)
Building a body of saints being perfected
in the Image of His Son.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)
Divine Healing is an Integral Part of the
Gospel. Deliverance from sickness is
provided for in the Atonement, and is
the Privilege of all believers. (Isaiah 53:
4,5, Matthew 8:16,17, James 5:14-16)
The resurrection of those who have died
as believers and their translation
together with those who are alive unto
the Coming of the Lord is the Imminent
and Blessed Hope of the Church.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16,17, Romans 8:23,
Titus 2:13)
The Second Coming of Christ includes
the Rapture of the Saints, followed by
the Visible Return of Christ with His
Saints to reign on Earth for one
thousand years. (Zechariah 14:5,
Matthew 24:27,30, Revelation 19:11-14)
This Millennial Reign will bring the
Salvation of the Nation of Israel,
(Ezekiel 37:21,22, Zephaniah 3:19,20,
Romans 11:26,27) and the
Establishment of Universal Peace.
(Isaiah 11:6-9, Psalms 72:3-8,
Micah 4:3,4)
There will be a Final Judgment in which
the dead will be raised and judged
according to their works. Whosoever is
not found saved (or written in the
Lamb's Book of Life) will be consigned
to the everlasting punishment in the
lake of fire with the devil, his angels,
the beast, and the false prophet (this is
the second death). (Matthew 25:46,
Mark 9:43-48, Revelation 20:11-15)
"We, according to His Promise, look for
New Heavens and a New Earth wherein
dwelleth righteousness."
(2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21-22)
The Bible is Our All-Sufficient Rule and
Source for Faith and Life. These
Statements of Faith are intended simply
as a basis of fellowship among us (i.e.,
that we all speak the same thing,
1 Corinthians 1:10; Acts 2:42). The
phrases themselves are not inspired by
GOD, but are merely for fellowship
based solely on the Word of GOD. No
claim is made that it covers all Biblical
Truth, only that it covers our need as to
Word of GOD.
The Scriptures, both the Old and New
Testaments, are verbally inspired of
GOD and are the Revelation of GOD to
man; the Infallible, Authoritative Rule
of Faith and Conduct
(2 Timothy 3:15-17,
1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True GOD has revealed
Himself as the Eternally Self-Existent
"I AM," the Creator of Heaven and
Earth, and the Redeemer of Mankind.
He has further revealed Himself as the
Triune GOD embodying the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy
6:4, Isaiah 43:10,11, Luke 3:22)
The Scriptures teach us that there is
GOD, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit,
all of which are One and make up the
Triune Godhead, or the Trinity.
(Matthew 28:19. 2 Corinthians 13:14,
John 14:16-17)
Distinction and Relationship in the
Godhead - Christ taught a distinction of
Persons in the Godhead which He
expressed in specific terms of
relationship, as Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost. (Luke 1:35, Matthew 11:25-27,
1 John 1:3-4)
Unity of the One Being of Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost - The Scripture clearly
teaches the Father as being the Father
of Jesus, the Son as being Jesus, and
the Holy Spirit as being sent from the
Father to carry on the Work of the Son.
The unity and consistency of the three
persons reveal that there is One GOD,
consisting of Three Persons. (John 1:18,
15:26, Zechariah 14:9)
Exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord - The
Son of GOD, our Lord Jesus Christ,
having redeemed us from our sins, after
being crucified, died, was buried and
rose from the dead alive sits at the
Right Hand of GOD in Heaven, making
angels, principalities, and powers subject
to Him. Then being exalted as the
Christ, he sent the Holy Spirit to draw
us to the Father through His Blood.
Hebrews 1:3, 1 Peter 3:22, Acts 2:32-36)
The Lord Jesus Christ is the Eternal
Son of GOD. The Scriptures declare: His
Virgin Birth (Matthew 1:23,
Luke 1:31-35) His Sinless Life
(Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 2:22) His
Miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38) His
Substitution for us on the Cross
(1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
His Bodily Resurrection from the dead
(Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:39,
1 Corinthians 15:4) His being exalted to
the Right Hand of GOD(Acts 1:9-11;
2:33, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:3)
Man was created good and upright: for
GOD said, "Let us make man in Our
Own Image, after Our Likeness."
However, man by voluntary
transgression fell and thereby incurred
not only physical death, but also
spiritual death, which is separation from
GOD. (Genesis 1:26,27, 2:17, 3:6,
Romans 5:12-19)
Man's Only Hope of Redemption is
through the Shed Blood of Jesus Christ
the Son of GOD.
Conditions to Salvation - Salvation is
received through repentance toward
GOD and Faith toward the Lord Jesus
Christ. Man is cleansed from
unrighteous and justified by Grace
through Faith. He then receives Eternal
Life and becomes a Child and Co-Heir
of GOD through Jesus Christ.
(Luke 24:47, John 3:3,
Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8,
Titus 2:11, Titus 3:5-7)
The Evidence of Salvation - The Inward
Evidence of Salvation is the Direct
Witness of the Spirit. (Romans 8:16)
The outward evidence to all men is a
Life of Righteousness and True Holiness.
(Ephesians 4:24, Titus 2:12)
Baptism in Water - The Ordinance of
Baptism by Immersion is commanded by
the Scriptures. All who repent and
believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are
to be baptized. Thus they declare to the
world that they have died with Christ
and that they also have been raised with
Him to walk in newness of life.
(Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16,
Acts 10:47,48)
Holy Communion - The Lord's Supper,
consisting of the elements - bread and
the fruit of the vine, is the symbol
expressing our sharing the Divine
Nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (2
Peter 1:4). It is a Memorial of His
Suffering and Death, and a Prophecy of
His Second Coming
(1 Corinthians 11:26). It is to be
observed until His Second Coming.
All believers are candidates for the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a Gift of
GOD given to those who believe and
seek This Gift. This was the normal
experience of all in the early Christian
Church. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
empowers us to live Holy and equips us
with Gifts for Ministry. (Luke 24:49,
Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
This Experience is Distinct. (Acts 8:12-
17, 10:44-46, 11:14-16, 15:7-9)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit brings
such experiences as:
· Fullness of the Spirit, (John 7:37-39,
Acts 4:8)
· a Deepened Reverence for GOD, (Acts
2:43, Hebrews 12:28)
· an Intensified Consecration to GOD
and Dedication to His Work, (Acts 2:42)
· and a more Active Love for Christ, for
His Word, and for the lost. (Mark 16:20)
The baptism of believers in the Holy
Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical
sign of speaking with other tongues as
the Spirit of GOD gives them utterance.
(Acts 2:4, 10:46, 19:6)
The speaking in tongues in this instance
is the same in essence as the Gift of
Tongues, but is different in purpose and
use. (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28)
Sanctification is an Act of Separation
from that which is evil, and of
Dedication unto GOD. (Romans 12:1,2,
1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 13:12)
The Scriptures teach a life of "Holiness
without which no man shall see the
Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)
By the Power of the Holy Spirit, we are
able to obey the command: "Be ye Holy,
for I Am Holy." (1 Peter 1:15,16)
Sanctification is realized in the believer
by recognizing his identification with
Christ in His Death and Resurrection,
and by daily yielding the self to the
Lordship of Christ and the Guidance of
the Holy Spirit. (Romans 6:1-11,13,
Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:12,13)
The Church is the Body of Christ, the
Habitation of GOD through the Spirit. It
is a place for believers to receive
shelter, healing, and training. The
Mission of the Church is to reach those
who have not accepted Christ.
(Ephesians 1:22,23, 2:22, Hebrews 12:23)
A divinely called and scripturally
ordained ministry has been provided by
Our Lord for the threefold purpose of
leading the Church in:
Evangelizing of the world. (Mark 16:15-
20)
Worship of GOD. (John 4:23,24)
Building a body of saints being perfected
in the Image of His Son.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)
Divine Healing is an Integral Part of the
Gospel. Deliverance from sickness is
provided for in the Atonement, and is
the Privilege of all believers. (Isaiah 53:
4,5, Matthew 8:16,17, James 5:14-16)
The resurrection of those who have died
as believers and their translation
together with those who are alive unto
the Coming of the Lord is the Imminent
and Blessed Hope of the Church.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16,17, Romans 8:23,
Titus 2:13)
The Second Coming of Christ includes
the Rapture of the Saints, followed by
the Visible Return of Christ with His
Saints to reign on Earth for one
thousand years. (Zechariah 14:5,
Matthew 24:27,30, Revelation 19:11-14)
This Millennial Reign will bring the
Salvation of the Nation of Israel,
(Ezekiel 37:21,22, Zephaniah 3:19,20,
Romans 11:26,27) and the
Establishment of Universal Peace.
(Isaiah 11:6-9, Psalms 72:3-8,
Micah 4:3,4)
There will be a Final Judgment in which
the dead will be raised and judged
according to their works. Whosoever is
not found saved (or written in the
Lamb's Book of Life) will be consigned
to the everlasting punishment in the
lake of fire with the devil, his angels,
the beast, and the false prophet (this is
the second death). (Matthew 25:46,
Mark 9:43-48, Revelation 20:11-15)
"We, according to His Promise, look for
New Heavens and a New Earth wherein
dwelleth righteousness."
(2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21-22)
What we are passionate about!
1. Outward focus
We believe unsaved people matter to GOD
and therefore matter to the Church (Luke 5:
30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)
We believe the Church should be culturally
relevant while remaining Biblically Pure.
(1 Cor. 9:19-23)
We desire to meet the needs of one another
as well as serve our community leading to
transformation.
2. Growing to Spiritual Maturity
We believe clear Biblical Teaching is the
catalyst for life transformation and that
ongoing life change happens best in small
groups. (Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)
We believe that it is in small groups that we
best deepen our five purposes as we “do life
together.”
3. Leadership Development
We believe that everyone has a ministry both
in the Church as well as in the community.
We believe that ministry functions best in
teams.
We believe in developing great leaders who
are “Spirit-led.”
4. Prayer
We believe prayer is essential to everything
we do.
We desire for each member to develop
his/her prayer life.
5. Openness and Honesty
We believe the Church is a place where the
people are authentic and sincere.
We believe the Church to be a place where
all experience GOD’s Forgiveness, Love,
and Acceptance.
6. Grace
We believe everything that GOD gives us is
by His Grace.
We desire to be a Grace-Oriented Church.
7. Excellence
We believe excellence honors GOD and
inspires people. (Col. 3:17; Mal. 1:6-14;
Prov. 27:17)
1. Outward focus
We believe unsaved people matter to GOD
and therefore matter to the Church (Luke 5:
30-32; Luke 15; Matthew 18:14)
We believe the Church should be culturally
relevant while remaining Biblically Pure.
(1 Cor. 9:19-23)
We desire to meet the needs of one another
as well as serve our community leading to
transformation.
2. Growing to Spiritual Maturity
We believe clear Biblical Teaching is the
catalyst for life transformation and that
ongoing life change happens best in small
groups. (Luke 6:12-13; Acts 2:44-47)
We believe that it is in small groups that we
best deepen our five purposes as we “do life
together.”
3. Leadership Development
We believe that everyone has a ministry both
in the Church as well as in the community.
We believe that ministry functions best in
teams.
We believe in developing great leaders who
are “Spirit-led.”
4. Prayer
We believe prayer is essential to everything
we do.
We desire for each member to develop
his/her prayer life.
5. Openness and Honesty
We believe the Church is a place where the
people are authentic and sincere.
We believe the Church to be a place where
all experience GOD’s Forgiveness, Love,
and Acceptance.
6. Grace
We believe everything that GOD gives us is
by His Grace.
We desire to be a Grace-Oriented Church.
7. Excellence
We believe excellence honors GOD and
inspires people. (Col. 3:17; Mal. 1:6-14;
Prov. 27:17)
SECOND CHANCE CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP CENTER
"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He would send forth
labourers into His Harvest." Luke 10:2
FELLOWSHIP CENTER
"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He would send forth
labourers into His Harvest." Luke 10:2
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Purpose, meaning, a reason for living—
these are all things we desire and search
for in life. We each have a spiritual
emptiness in our lives, no matter what
steps we take to fill the void.
Relationships, possessions, success, and
even religion fall short of occupying this
space. There is Only One Way to have
the Absolute Hope of Eternity in the
Presence of GOD.
these are all things we desire and search
for in life. We each have a spiritual
emptiness in our lives, no matter what
steps we take to fill the void.
Relationships, possessions, success, and
even religion fall short of occupying this
space. There is Only One Way to have
the Absolute Hope of Eternity in the
Presence of GOD.
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