Some basics about what we believe:
We believe the Bible is God's authoritative word and is without error.
(2 Timothy 3:16, Galatians 1:12)We believe the God of the universe is One God, three persons: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19, Genesis 1:26)No person is righteous, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
(Romans 3:10, 3:23)While we were still in our sin, the Father sent His Son, Jesus as a sacrifice for our sin. Jesus rose again, conquering death.
(Romans 5:8)When we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead we are saved.
(Romans 10:9)When the Father looks upon His children, He sees the very righteousness of His Son, Jesus. This is good news. (Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
Jesus is fully God, fully man.
(Hebrews 1:8-10, 2:17)God's Holy Spirit comes upon those who believe. (Ephesians 1:13)
We are justified by the cross of Christ and not by our works, (Galatians 2:16, Romans 3:28) however our works can reveal much about our faith in God.
Church is not a place but a people, a people put on this earth to bring honor and glory to God's name.
City Life church is not more important than the church down the road or across the globe.
True religion means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world. (James 1:27)
The church is called to care for the weak, broken and helpless. Where we have not done so we have failed.
Jesus will return the same way he left, although this time he will come to judge the living and the dead and restore the new heaven and earth.
(Acts 1:11, Revelation 19-21)
We should probably put more on our beliefs, however, wiser people have articulated it well here.
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We do our best not to judge certain sins over others, yet we believe the Church should hold each other accountable for unrepentant sin.
We have people on all sides of the political spectrum so we do our best to stay out of it.
We absolutely accept those who have been divorced, however we will not condone divorce except in severe cases as outlined in scripture.
We believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to the Church today but need to be used decently and in order.
We believe Jesus is the only way.
Our Mission Statement:
CITY LIFE CHURCH is a diverse family of God, united by Jesus, led by scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit to care for the spiritual and tangible needs of the lost and hurting in the underserved community of Mt. Hope and beyond.
Our Vision Statement:
As God’s redeemed, we equip our multicultural community to be the hands and feet of Jesus.