What We Believe
THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. It cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded in any regard. It, alone, is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
1 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Peter 1:21
GOD IS OUR FATHER
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the creator of the universe, never changing, eternal, all-powerful and unending in love.
Genesis 1:1
Isaiah 43:10,11
Matthew 3:16-17
1 John 5:7-8
JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD
We believe that Jesus Christ (the Son of God) became flesh to reveal God to man and rescue the world from evil. He, being fully God yet fully man, is the only person to live a sinless life. He was born of a virgin and took the weight of sin and evil in the world on the cross so mankind could be free from the penalty of sin and creation would be redeemed. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory.
John 1:1, 14, 3:16
Isaiah 9:6
1 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 4:15
MAN IS FALLEN
We believe that man and woman were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him, but became alienated from that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, mankind is totally incapable of coming back into a right relationship with God by his own effort.
Genesis 1:26,27
Genesis 2:17
Genesis 3:6
Romans 3:23, 5:12-19
SALVATION IS THROUGH JESUS
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sins. Salvation is a free gift and only occurs when a person repents and places their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for their sin.
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:3
John 14:6
Romans 10:13-15
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
BAPTISM IN WATER
The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded by the Scriptures.
Matthew 28:19
Mark 16:16
Acts 10:47,48
HOLY COMMUNION
The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements --bread and the fruit of the vine-- is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Peter 1:4
1 Corinthians 11:26
1 Corinthians 11:26
IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit was given, after Jesus ascended into heaven, to edify and empower the individual believer and the Church. The Holy Spirit is alive and active today. Believers should live Spirit-led, Spirit-empowered lives.
Luke 24:49
Acts 1:4-5
Acts 1:8
LIVING FOR GOD
We believe that every Christian is to live for Jesus and not for themselves. By obedience to the Bible, participation in a community of faith, and daily yielding to the Spirit, every believer matures and becomes conformed to the image of Christ.
Romans 12:1,2
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Hebrews 13:12
Philippians 2:12
THE LOCAL CHURCH
We believe that the church is the family of God on the earth. Those who have trusted, by faith, the finished work of Christ are adopted into the family. The church is to participate with God in bringing about His purposes of hope, redemption and grace in the world.
Matthew 28:19-20
Ephesians 1:22,23
Ephesians 2:22
Hebrews 12:23
JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
We believe in the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, the resurrection of believers, the final judgment, and all things being made right in the new heaven and the new earth. Only the Father knows the time of Jesus’ return.
Matthew 24:30,36,
1 Thessalonians 4:15-17
Acts 1:9-11
Titus 2:13
Revelation 1:7, 21:1-2
New City Sarajevo is associated with the Assemblies of God in Springfield, MO. Use the link to see a full list of their 16 fundamental truths https://ag.org/Beliefs/Statement-of-Fundamental-Truths