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What We Believe

Core Beliefs

The following are the core beliefs of Laurel Ridge Community 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.

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
(Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. 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’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
(Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5 & 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 2 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 2 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
(2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13 & 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12 & 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)

Human Beings (Mankind)

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Humans are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by attitudes and actions of disobedience toward God called “sin.” Sin separates each person from God and causes many problems in life.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2)

Eternity

We were created to exist forever. We will either exist 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 eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
(John 3:16; 1 John 2:25 & 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15)

Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6 & 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)

Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
(John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25 & 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5)

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.  
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160 & 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)

The Church

The Church is the Body of Christ and is consists of all believers in Jesus of this present age. Through the Church, believers are to be taught to obey the Lord, to testify concerning their faith in Jesus as Savior and to honor Him by holy living. Jesus' Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) is the primary mission of the Church. It is the obligation of all believers to witness, by word and life, to the truths of God’s Word. The gospel of God's grace is to be preached to all the world.  
(1 Corinthians 12:12-14; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27, Matthew 28:19-20;  Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:19-20)

Ordinances

The Church's two ordinances are believer’s water baptism and the Lord’s Supper.  Our observance of these two ordinances follows the example, teaching, and practice consistent with the Bible.  Water baptism by immersion is a testimony of belief in Jesus Christ and our identification with Him. The Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of Christ’s death as an atonement for our sins where the bread is symbolic of Jesus’ crucified body and the juice/cup is symbolic of Jesus’ shed blood.
(Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42, 18:8; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)