We Believe:

Salvation 

Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10; John 14:6

We believe salvation is the gift of God offered to all people through Jesus Christ. It is received by grace through faith, not by human works or merit. Through repentance and faith in Christ, sinners are forgiven, reconciled to God, and made new by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Bible 

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20, 21

We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God. Holy Scripture reveals God’s character, His plan of salvation, and His will for humanity. Because it is inspired by God, the Bible is trustworthy and serves as the final authority for faith, doctrine, and Christian living.

Trinity 

Genesis 1:2, 27; Matthew 28:19; I John 5:7

We believe there is one true and living God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are distinct persons, yet one in essence, power, glory, and eternity. God is the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of all things and is worthy of all worship, honor, and praise.

The Father

Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 1:3-5; 1 John 3:1

We believe God the Father is the Creator of heaven and earth and the source of all life. He loves humanity, desires that all people come to repentance, and faithfully accomplishes His purposes throughout history. Through Jesus Christ, believers are adopted as His children and welcomed into His family.

The Son 

Luke 1:26-33; John 1:1-14; Hebrews 7:25

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully human. Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead. He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father and continually intercedes for His people. Jesus Christ will return again in power and glory to establish His kingdom forever.

Holy Spirit 

Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; I Corinthians 12:4-11

We believe the Holy Spirit is fully God and the third person of the Trinity. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates those who believe, and empowers Christians for holy living and service. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer, distributes spiritual gifts according to His will, and continues to work in and through the Church today.

Baptism 

Matthew 3:11; Matthew 28:18-19; John 14:6

We believe water baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation. Through baptism, believers publicly identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and declare their commitment to follow Him.

Communion

Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

We believe Communion is a sacred act of worship through which believers remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and proclaim His death until He returns. It is a celebration of God’s grace and a reminder of our unity in Christ.

Healing 

Acts 3:2-12; Acts 5:15, 16; James 5:14-15

We believe in divine healing for the body. However, we encourage and do not condemn medical science.

Justification 

Acts 13:38, 39; Romans 5:1; I Corinthians 6:11; Mark 1:5

We believe we are justified (declared righteous under the blood of Jesus) when we repent of our sins and believe in Jesus Christ.

The Atonement 

Romans 5:11; James 1:16, 17

We believe every blessing we receive from God comes through the merits of The Atonement (Jesus´ complete sacrifice for us on the Cross).

Eternity 

Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46; John 5:29; Jude 1:7

We believe that Hell is an eternal reality and those that die without knowing Jesus Christ will experience this reality. We believe that through our relationship and trust in Jesus that we can and will experience eternal life through Him.

The Second Coming

Acts 1:10, 11; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 1:7

We believe Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return. He will judge the living and the dead, fully establish His kingdom, and make all things new. This hope motivates believers to live faithfully and anticipate the fulfillment of God’s promises.

The Church

Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, composed of all believers who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. The Church exists to worship God, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, serve others, and demonstrate God’s kingdom in the world. Every believer is called to participate in the life and mission of the Church.

Worship 

1 Corinthians 14:33, 40

We believe in the freedom of worship with every form of expression being done in decency and in order, not drawing attention to oneself. We define order in our services as following the anointing of the Holy Spirit through pastoral leadership in our congregation.

Humanity

Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23; Psalm 8:4-6

We believe humanity was created in the image of God and designed for relationship with Him. Through sin, humanity became separated from God and unable to restore that relationship through human effort. Every person possesses inherent dignity and worth because they are created by God and remain the object of His love and redemption.

Marriage

Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4–6, Ephesians 5:31–32

We believe marriage is a covenant designed by God to be between one man and one woman for life. From the beginning of Scripture, marriage is presented as God’s good design for companionship, family, and human flourishing. Jesus affirmed this design in the New Testament, and we seek to honor it in both belief and practice.

At the same time, we believe every person is created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity, compassion, and love. We are committed to speaking the truth of Scripture while extending the grace of Jesus to all people.

New Life is a member of the Church of God (Cleveland TN). For more information about the Church of God visit churchofgod.org or sgacog.org