What We Believe

What We Believe 

Our Beliefs form the Spiritual Content of our Driving Values what we value together at Grace Compass Church as a central part of our lives together. Our Beliefs shape our foundation which is directly linked to what we Value. What you believe reflects the life you will live, what you value reflects how you will live your life.

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If you do not believe like us we do not believe you are the enemy and are welcome to join us on the  journey in our discovery of who God is,what he has done,and talk about how he is moving in your life or not moving in your life. Please join us for a conversation on Sunday nights at 5:30PM!

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ABOUT GOD – God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. 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 men 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.  The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christ follower from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christ follower with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance.

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ABOUT THE BIBLE – The Bible is God’s word to all men. 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.

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ABOUT MAN – Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward what God called “sin.” This attitude separates man from God. People matter to God – in fact, they are the pinnacle of His creation.  Not only that, but every person was created by God with a need to connect in authentic organic community with others.

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ABOUT ETERNITY – Man was created to exist forever. He 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 real places of eternal existence.

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ABOUT SALVATION – Salvation is a gift from God to man by grace through faith we accept. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works – only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-willed life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Since God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by self-effort or the performance of the Christ follower.