Statement of Belief
LCSC Statement of Belief
One God existing in three co-equal persons (Matthew. 28:19-20, 1 Peter 1:2)
God the Father is the Creator (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-2) and Sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:17), working to redeem all of creation (Romans 8:19-22).
Jesus Christ is the Son of God, God in flesh (John 1:14). He lived a sinless life, offering Himself as a sacrifice for all sins on the cross. He rose from the dead after three days to conquer sin and death, by which all must be saved (1 Peter 1:17-20). He ascended to the right hand of the Father and will return again (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:11-13).
Holy Spirit sent to reveal all truth, indwells & empower believers. The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, reveals righteousness & declares judgment (John 16:5-11).
Salvation (Ephesians 1:13–14, Romans 1:16)
Each person was made intentionally by God, male or female, in His image without mistake for the purpose of serving Him (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10)
While created in the image of God, all have sinned (Romans 3:23) resulting in death and separation from God (Romans 6:23).
Salvation comes through Christ alone (Romans 5:8) through a conversion process that includes faith, repentance, confession & baptism by immersion. (Acts 2:38, 8:12, 10:47-48, Romans 5:1, 8:1, 10:9,13).
The Bible
All of Scripture is the inspired, infallible and inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:14-17).
The Bible is the source of authority & truth for all believers and our guide for faith and practice (2 Peter 1:16-21, Hebrews 4:12–13).