What We Believe

The following are the core beliefs of Freedom 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.

The Bible is only the authoritative Word of God.  It is God’s Word to us.  It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths.  It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is without error.  The Bible is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.

God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity.  He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Each possess equal power and authority.

He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy.  It is in Him that we live, move and exist. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.

Jesus Christ is God the Son, conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit in the virgin Mary's womb.  He is completely human but, at the same time, completely God.  Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross.  He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death.  He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.

The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ.  He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  He makes people aware of their need for Jesus Christ.  He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.

People were created to exist forever.  We will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell.  To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven.  Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

Human beings are made in the image of God and are the supreme object of His creation. Humans were created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience.  As a result, human beings cannot attain a right relationship with God through their own effort.  Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin.  Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.

Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption. It is through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation.

Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Holy Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us.  This process enables Christians to live a Godly life.

The Church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Christ.  Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers.  It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world.  The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.

Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, baptism is a way for us to publicly declare our new life in Christ.  We believe in baptism in water by immersion.

We believe in the participation in the Lord’s Supper through receiving the communion elements and all they represent.