Our Beliefs
The Scriptures
We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally inspired word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible and God–breathed
(2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Matt. 5:18; John 16:12-13).
The Godhead
We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons––Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co–eternal in being, co–eternal in nature, co–equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections
(Deut. 6:4; 2 Cor. 13:14).
The Person & Work of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful man
(John 1:1-2, 14; Luke 1:35).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice,and that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical resurrection from the dead
(Rom. 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Eph. 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3–5).
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God, where, as our High Priest, he fulfills the ministry as Representative, Intercessor, and Advocate
(Acts 1:9-10; Heb. 7:25, 9:24; Rom. 8:34; 1 John 2:1–2).
The Person & Work of The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; and that He is the SupernaturalAgent in regeneration, placing believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption.
(John 16:8–11; 2 Cor. 3:6; 1 Cor.12:12–14; Rom. 8:9; Eph. 5:18)
The Total Depravity of Man
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that through Adam’s sin the race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; man is totally depraved,and of himself utterly unable to remedy his lost condition
(Gen. 1:26-27; Rom. 3:22-23, 5:12; Eph. 2:1–3, 12).
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins
(Eph. 1:7, 2:8–10; John 1:12; 1 Peter 1:18–19).
Eternal Security and Assurance of Believers
We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever
(John 6:37–40, 10:27–30; Rom. 8:1, 38-39; 1 Cor. 1:4–8; 1 Peter 1:5).
We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God’s Word which clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh
(Rom. 13:13-14; Gal. 5:13; Titus 2:11–15).
The Ministry and Spiritual Gifts
We believe that God is sovereign in the bestowing of spiritual gifts. It is, however, the believer’s responsibility to attempt to develop their
sovereignty given spiritual gift(s). We also believe that particular spiritual gift(s) are neither essential, nor do they
prove the presence of the Holy Spirit, nor are an indication of deep spiritual experience
(1 Cor. 12:7, 11, 13; Eph. 4:7–8) .
We believe that God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accordance with His own will, for the sick and afflicted
(John 15:7; 1 John 5:14-15).
We believe that it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer to minister according to the gift(s) and grace of God that is given to him
(Rom 12:1–8; 1 Cor. 13; 1 Peter 4:10–11).
The Church
We believe that a church is the body and espoused bride of Christ, and is a spiritual organism made up of born–again persons
(Eph. 1:22-23; 5:25–27; 1 Cor. 12:12–14; 2 Cor.11:2).
We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the New Testament Scriptures
(Acts 14:27, 18:22, 20:17; 1 Tim. 3:1–3; Titus 1:5–11).
We believe in the autonomy of the local churches, free of any external authority and control
(Acts 13:1–4, 15:19–31, 20:28; Rom. 16:1, 4; 1 Cor. 3:9, 16; 5: 4–7, 13; 1 Peter 5:1–4).
We recognize believer’s baptism, the Lord’s supper and the Lord’s day as scriptural means of testimony (ordinances) for the church
(Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 18:8; 1 Cor. 11:23–26).
Revolution Church's Statement on MarriageIn Light of the Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage
Since the Bible is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, our first question when faced with a decision is, “What does the Bible say?”
The Bible clearly teaches the enduring truth that marriage consists of one man and one woman. From Genesis to Revelation, the authority of Scripture witnesses to the nature of biblical marriage as uniquely bound to the complementary of man and woman.
This truth is not negotiable; the Lord Jesus himself said that marriage is from the beginning (Matthew 19:4-6).
No human institution has the authority to redefine marriage any more than a human institution has the authority to redefine the gospel (the Good News of Jesus Christ), which marriage mysteriously reflects (Eph. 5:32).
The Supreme Court’s decision on same sex marriage will have no effect on our church’s practices or expectations for couples wishing to be married by one of our pastors. The greater issue for all people is not sexual orientation, but rather soul orientation.
God created all men and women in His image. As homosexual couples race toward marriage and heterosexual couples run away from it, all will eventually discover that no human relationship will ever satisfy their deepest needs.
There will always be a sense that something else is needed, and that “something else” is Jesus. And we are here to help them discover that relationship.