“Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters… Who are you to judge… Each of us will give an account of himself to God… So whatever you believe about these things, keep between yourself and God.” (Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22)
the divine revelation of God to mankind
our fixed source of authority for faith and conduct
without error and endurable for all generations and cultures
(2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21, Psalm 119:160)
eternal, having always existed outside of time and space
a single Being consisting of three Persons – Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
(Genesis, 1:1,26-27, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22)
eternal Son of God
conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin
the only one who can ultimately restore mankind from sin
crucified, raised from the dead, ascended and seated with the Heavenly Father
(Revelation 1:8, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:31, 35, Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 2:22, Acts 2:22, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16, Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:39, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 15:4, Acts 1:9, 11, 2:33, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 1:3)
the one who makes people aware of their need of Jesus
available to empower the believer to live the Christian life more victoriously
(John 16:7-13, 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Romans 8:16, Luke 24:49, Acts 8:12-17, 19:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 10:44-46)
made in the spiritual image of God
fallen from innocence due to a willful choice to do wrong
destined for eternal separation from God
provided an opportunity to have a restored relationship with God through Christ
invited to accept Christ, repent of sin, and get a fresh start
(Genesis 1:26-30, 3:8-9, Genesis 3:6-24, Romans 3:23, 5:12-19, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:3, 16, Acts 20:21, Romans 5:1, 1 John 1:9, Titus 2:11-13, 3:5-6, Romans 8:38-39, John 10:29, 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 Peter 1:3-5, John 15:6, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 22:19, Luke 8:13, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 13:12, 1 Peter 1:16, Romans 6:1-11, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:12-13)
the body of Christ, including all Christ-followers on a three-fold mission of upreach, inreach, and outreach
respectful of two ordinances – water baptism and The Lord's Table (Holy Communion)
(Ephesians 4:16, Galatians 3:28-29, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 22:37-38, Ephesians 4:11-11-13, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19, Acts 10:47-48, Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Peter 1:4)
hopeful for those ready for the soon-coming return of Christ
bright for the Christian because of eternal life with God
subject to God's own time and God's own way
(1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 22:12-13, Romans 8:23, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:13, John 14:2-3, Revelation 21:1-7, 22:5, Mark 9:43-48, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:46)
Journey Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, an international network of churches united in theology and mission. This network of churches is a cooperative fellowship - that encourages self-government. While the churches are self-governing, the Assemblies of God credentials pastors for the sake of accountability - ensuring moral, ethical, and theological standards outlined in Scripture.
