Countryside Christian Church
Monday, September 06, 2010

What We Believe

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe the Bible and do not subscribe to any formal human creed.  There are, nevertheless, core beliefs that we hold as foundational to our faith. 

  1. God.  God exists in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Spirit.  God is the all-powerful Creator, loving Sustainer, and righteous Judge of the universe.
  2. Jesus.  Jesus is God the Father’s one and only Son, born to Mary, a virgin.  Jesus lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, was buried, resurrected, and ascended to heaven so that we might accept Him as our Lord and Savior.  Jesus will return to earth again as He promised. 
  3. Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit guides and gifts believers for life and service in the Church. 
  4. Scripture.  The Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative Word.  It is our guide for the pattern of the Church and Christian life, as well as God’s revelation of saving Truth.
  5. The Church.  The worldwide and local Church includes all who live in a covenant relationship with God through Jesus.  The Church is the Body of Christ on earth today for the purpose of reconciling the world to God.  
  6. Salvation.  Because of Jesus’ sinless life, sacrificial death, and powerful resurrection, those who believe in Him will not receive the punishment deserved because of their sin, but they will receive God’s gracious gift of eternal life. 
  7. Becoming a Christian.  A person becomes a Christian by entering into a Covenant Relationship with Jesus by believing, repenting, confessing, being baptized, being forgiven, receiving the Holy Spirit, and obeying God’s commands.