Our Beliefs

 

Our Beliefs

Core Values

PURSUING JESUS

Passionately pursuing a closer relationship with God. (Hebrews 12:2)

WORSHIP

We love to worship in the presence of the Lord. (Psalm 29:2)

FAMILY

Together we make a family. (1 Corinthians 12:12)

ALL PEOPLE

Every language, every people, every nation and every tribe. (Revelations 5:9)

SERVING

We were created to serve. (Matthew 20:28)

CELEBRATE

To laugh, grow and celebrate together! (Psalm 118:24)

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

Our mission is the great commission - sharing the good news of Christ, both here and overseas through prayer, giving and going! (Mark 16:15)

  • Life Worship Church is a non-denominational Christian Church that holds a charismatic-evangelical theology.  Our beliefs are firmly rooted in the theology of the Reformation, while fully embracing the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit and all His gifts.

  • That ministry should be directed by the Holy Spirit, therefore: we remain flexible and yielded to the Holy Spirit to direct our ministry.

  • That the Bible is God's Holy Word, verbally and fully inspired and that it is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

  • That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

  • In God the Father, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer.

  • He saves us from sin and death, all those who come to Him through Christ.

  • In Jesus Christ, the divine, eternal and only begotten Son of God. We believe that in His earthly life He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. 

  • In His vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world. We believe in His bodily resurrection from the dead, His ascension to the right hand of the Father to make intercession for the saints and in His personal, visible return to the world in power and glory.

  • In the Holy Spirit, in His personality and deity, that He was sent forth from the Father. We believe that He has come to indwell, sanctify, instruct and comfort the saints.

  • That all men are, by nature, sinners, destitute of all power to save themselves. We believe, therefore, that the only means of salvation of sinful men is through the grace of Jesus Christ.

  • That all Christians are ordained by the Holy Spirit to be ministers of reconciliation sharing the Good News of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • That the love of our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of God the Father and His Holy Spirit. This should be the primary message of the Christian church, taking precedence over all differences, whether they be theological, denominational, ideological, or physical in nature.



IN DEPTH

At Life Worship Church, we believe the Bible to be our sole, all-encompassing guide and rule for both faith and practice. Therefore, all branches of Life Worship Church adhere to and believe the following tenets:

 
 

THE SCRIPTURES

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are the divine revelations given from God and received by Man, and as such, are the only such revelations that are inspired and infallible. The Bible is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and morals. The Word of God is the direct revelation of the will of God for all men and for all time. The Scriptures were plenary-verbally inspired, that is the Holy Spirit breathed upon men the very words and thoughts He wanted in conjunction with the writer’s personalities, traits and emotions. The Holy Spirit guarded and preserved each thought, phrase and word from any error, omission or inaccuracy. II Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Exodus 24:4; II Peter 1:20-21, 3:2; Proverbs 30:5 Romans 16:25-26

THE ONE TRUE GOD

Our God is revealed in Scriptures as the eternal Godhead, the Trinity, who has shown Himself as one God, existing in three persons - The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. The Godhead is distinguishable, but indivisible in essence; co-eternal, co-existent, co-equal in nature, attributes, power and glory. God is one undivided and invisible essence, yet with three eternal distinctions: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 9:6, 48:16; Matthew 3:16,17, 28:19; Ephesians 4:4-6; I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 3:7-11

THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, the 2nd member of the Godhead, who pre-existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through the Incarnation and Virgin Birth, Jesus took upon Himself the form of Man, thus revealing Himself as the God-Man. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. Jesus Christ lived perfect and sinless, performed miracles, was crucified on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of blood. He was buried and He rose from the dead on the third day, ascended to the right hand of the Father, glorified and He will return again to earth a second time in power and glory. He is the perfect Mediator between God and Man because in the person of Christ, is the fully divine and the fully human. Of the same substance with the Father as to His divinity, yet of the same substance with us as to His humanity. Perfect in deity, perfect in humanity. Colossians 1:15-19; Philippians 2:5-8; I Timothy 2:5-6, 3:16; John 1:1-3, 14-18, 20:28, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 2:5-6, I Timothy 2:5

VIRGIN BIRTH

Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary's womb; therefore, He is the Son of God. Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:27-35; Isaiah 7:14

REDEMPTION

Man is a created being and was made in the likeness and image of God (both male and female).  But, through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world and passed upon all men. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. Man has no power to save themselves, man’s only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21, John 3:16-17, 1 John 3:8

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

We are made new, having been given a new life in Christ.  This is not by our own good works, but by our faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross and Him being raised from the dead.  When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, a process of regeneration or renewal of a new life in Him is worked in us by the Holy Spirit. John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5; II Corinthians 5:17

SALVATION

Salvation is the free gift of God to Man, not a result of our good works or any human efforts.  Salvation is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. This salvation experience occurs when an individual confesses with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believes in his heart that God has raised Him from the dead. Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 5:12-21, 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22, John 3:16-17

REPENTANCE

Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation. Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9

SANCTIFICATION

Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life. I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:16,18; Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11; Philippians 3:12-14; I Corinthians 1:30

JESUS’ BLOOD

The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death. I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29

JESUS CHRIST INDWELLS ALL BELIEVERS

Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to Him, thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20

BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is co-equal, co-eternal and co-existent with the Father and with the Son. His ministry upon the earth is to convict and convert man as well as be the great paraclete (comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener and standby) to the Church. The baptism of the Holy Spirit and Fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus to all believers and is received, subsequent to and in addition to, the New Birth. The initial evidence of speaking with other tongues, as well as other manifestations described in Acts 2, accompanies this experience. Whereas there is one initial baptism, there are many subsequent infillings of the Spirit. The purpose of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is so that we, the believers, may have power to be witnesses. Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 8, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6; John 14:16-17

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible’s lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, but they may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters. Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:6-7; I Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; I Peter 4:10

THE CHURCH

The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23, I Corinthians 12:12-27

ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

The Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church, established two ordinances for the Church to follow: Water Baptism and Communion

WATER BAPTISM: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new believer is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Baptism in water by full immersion, may not be necessary for salvation, but it is for all believers. This ordinance is an outward sign of an inward work. It symbolizes a believer's identification with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection. Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; I Peter 3:21

COMMUNION: The ordinance of Communion is also a commandment of the Lord Jesus that must be received consistently until His return. The bread speaks of His body, which was broken for us. The cup speaks of His blood that was shed for us.  Communion is a unique time in the presence of God taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross. Both elements are witnesses of the New Covenant believers now enjoy while prophetically declaring His soon return. Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-30; Luke 22:7-20

HEALING OF THE SICK:

Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign, which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus' work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit. The death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ not only secured the eternal redemption from sin, but also redemption from sickness and disease. Divine Healing has been provided for by the Atonement. It is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through various methods and means detailed within the Word. Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; I Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29, I Peter 2:24

GOD’S WILL FOR PROVISION

It is the Father's will for believers to become whole, healthy and successful in all areas of life. Christ’s provision helps us better serve others.

The death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ not only secured the eternal redemption from sin, but also redemption from poverty. True blessing not only has to do with financial provision but a prospering of the soul as well. The principles of giving tithes and offerings, sowing and reaping and numerous stewardship truths are found throughout the Word.

SPIRITUAL: John 3:3-11; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10, I John 2

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL: II Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3, III John 2

PHYSICAL: Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24

FINANCIAL: Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19, II Corinthians 8:9

RESURRECTION

Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; they that are saved to the resurrection of life and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation. Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21

HEAVEN

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who have believed in their heart, and confessed with their mouth that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4

HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION

The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ, is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire and therefore has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. In other words, after living one’s life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels. The Lake of Fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting" used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the Lake of Fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the presence of God.Matthew 25:31-46; Mark 9:43-48, 16:15-16; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8

THE END OF ALL THINGS AND THE SECOND COMING

Jesus promised to return for His church. Scriptures tell us that when Jesus returns, the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. Following the Tribulation, Jesus shall visibly return to earth, accompanied by the saints, to set up His Kingdom upon the earth. He shall reign with His saints on the earth for a thousand years, during which time Satan will be bound in the bottomless pit. After this 1,000-year period, Satan will be loosed for a short time, ending in his eternal torment in the lake of fire while the Great White Throne Judgment occurs for those who never received the Lord in their earthly lifetime. Then the new heavens and the new earth will be revealed and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7; I Corinthians 15:51, 52; Revelation 20, 21