Faith Statement

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At The Way, our faith is founded on the Word of God, centered on Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. These beliefs serve as the foundation for our teaching, worship, ministry, and the way we live as followers of Christ.

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, given to mankind as the authoritative and trustworthy foundation for our faith and our lives. We believe it is true and accurate and provides God's instruction, wisdom, and truth for His people.

2 Timothy 3:16

We believe in one eternal God who exists in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the Creator of all things and is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise.

Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 John 5:7

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of mankind and the only begotten Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, was crucified and died for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes for us.

John 3:16; Luke 1:26-35; Luke 1:35; 1 Corinthians 15:4; Luke 24:51; Romans 8:34

We believe that all people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Salvation is a gift of God's grace, received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross.

Through Christ, we receive forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God. Salvation is found in Christ alone.

Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; Luke 24:47; 1 John 1:9

We believe that through faith in Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are washed, sanctified, and justified.

Through Christ, we are made new and called to live a life that reflects His character and brings glory to God.

1 Corinthians 6:11

We believe holiness is God's standard for the life of His people.

Because we belong to Christ, we are called to live lives that honor God, pursuing purity, obedience, integrity, and a growing relationship with Him.

2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:7

We believe in the baptism with the Holy Spirit and the continuing work and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

We believe that speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance is a biblical expression associated with the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:5, 8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 2:39; Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:6

We believe in water baptism by immersion following repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Baptism is an act of obedience and a public declaration of faith, carried out in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19

We believe God is our healer and that divine healing is provided through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

We believe God continues to heal today, and we encourage believers to pray in faith for healing and trust God in every circumstance.

Isaiah 53:5; James 5:14; 1 Corinthians 12:9

We believe in celebrating the Lord's Table, or Communion, as commanded by Jesus.

Through the Lord's Supper, we remember Christ's sacrifice, proclaim His death, examine our hearts, and look forward to His return.

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead.

We believe in eternal life for those who belong to Christ and eternal punishment for those who reject Him. We believe Jesus Christ will return and that God's ultimate judgment and Kingdom will be fulfilled according to His Word.

1 Corinthians 15:12-28; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 3:16; Mark 9:43-48; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15

We believe God created sex as a gift to be shared within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman.

We believe sexual intimacy outside of marriage, including adultery, fornication or homosexual activity is sinful and forbidden by God and by Scripture.

We believe that an individual’s gender is determined by God and no one should attempt to alter his or her gender by surgery or appearance.  God made only 2 genders, He made them male and female.

As a church, we are committed to standing firmly on biblical truth while treating every person with dignity, compassion, grace, and love.

Genesis 2:24; Exodus 20:14; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7; Hebrews 13:4

We believe that the nation of Israel has a special place in God’s plan, and that all of the promises of God to Israel will be fulfilled both now and in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ in His millennium.

Matthew 24:30; Revelation 20:6