Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Community Chapel Sweet Home 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.
One God
We believe there is only one God, always has been and always will be.
He exists in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:26 | John 1:1-5 & 1:14
He exists in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:26 | John 1:1-5 & 1:14
The Bible
The Bible is the authoritative and accurate account of who God is, what He has done, and how we should live. The 66 books of the Old and New Testament, written by human authors and inspired by the Holy Spirit, are without error in their original form and are the primary way God still speaks to us today.
2 Timothy 3:15-17 | 2 Peter 1:19-21 | Hebrews 4:12 | Deuteronomy 4:1-2 & 17:19 | Psalm 19:7-10 | Proverbs 30:5
2 Timothy 3:15-17 | 2 Peter 1:19-21 | Hebrews 4:12 | Deuteronomy 4:1-2 & 17:19 | Psalm 19:7-10 | Proverbs 30:5
MARRIAGE & SEXUALITY
God created humanity, biologically male and female, for one another. These two distinct, steadfast, God-given identities come together to form the foundational relationship (marriage) of society's most important structure, the family. God designed marriage as a lifelong public covenant that serves his purposes in the world and reflects his relationship with His people. Sex is a gift from God to be enjoyed exclusively within that marriage, as defined by God.
Genesis 1:26-28 & 2:18-24 | Deuteronomy 22:5 | Malachi 2:13-16 | Matthew 19:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 & 18
Ephesians 5:21-33
Genesis 1:26-28 & 2:18-24 | Deuteronomy 22:5 | Malachi 2:13-16 | Matthew 19:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 & 18
Ephesians 5:21-33
New life in Christ
We believe those who are separated from God are spiritually dead and need the Holy Spirit to renew them. We all need new life in Christ.
Romans 9:25 | Galatians 5:16-25 | Romans 4:1-5 & 12:1-2
Leviticus 20: 7-8 | Romans 5:3-5
Romans 9:25 | Galatians 5:16-25 | Romans 4:1-5 & 12:1-2
Leviticus 20: 7-8 | Romans 5:3-5
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is at work at this very moment helping God’s children to live a Godly life.
John 15:26 & 16:13-14 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Ephesians 5:18-21 | I Corinthians 12:8-11 | Acts 2:4, 10:46, & 19:6
John 15:26 & 16:13-14 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Ephesians 5:18-21 | I Corinthians 12:8-11 | Acts 2:4, 10:46, & 19:6
Jesus is God
We believe Jesus is God, was born of a virgin, that He never sinned and that He really did perform all those miracles. We believe if we give ownership of our lives to Jesus, His death on the cross pays the penalty we should pay for our sins. He rose from the dead and ascended to heaven where He now sits beside His Father. We believe He is coming back again in power and glory.
John 1:1-2 & 1:14 | I Timothy 3:16 | Acts 7:37-38 & 1:11
Hebrews1:1-5 | Philippians 2:9-10 | Daniel 7:14
Revelation 21:3-8
John 1:1-2 & 1:14 | I Timothy 3:16 | Acts 7:37-38 & 1:11
Hebrews1:1-5 | Philippians 2:9-10 | Daniel 7:14
Revelation 21:3-8
One Church
We believe all true Christians really belong to only one Church, with Jesus as the head.
Matthew 28:18-20 | Ephesians 4:11-13
Acts 1:18, 2:42, & 26:17
Matthew 28:18-20 | Ephesians 4:11-13
Acts 1:18, 2:42, & 26:17
Eternal Life
We believe that both the saved and unsaved are going to be raised from the dead. The saved to live eternally with their heavenly Father and the unsaved to be damned forever away from Him.
Acts 1:11 & 3:19-21 | Daniel 7:14
Revelation 20:4, 14:6, 21:3-8, 22:1-5 & 22:17
Acts 1:11 & 3:19-21 | Daniel 7:14
Revelation 20:4, 14:6, 21:3-8, 22:1-5 & 22:17
