WE BELIEVE
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WE BELIEVE the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. The Holy Spirit moved upon the writers of the Old and New Testament and inspired them as they wrote the Words of God, and thus the Bible is without error and is an all-sufficient authority in matters of faith, doctrine, and Christian living. God's revelation in Christ and scripture is unchangeable. Through it, the Holy Spirit still speaks today.
WE BELIEVE that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin, that sin separates man from God, and that humanity will perish because of sin. But God loving all humanity, not wishing any should perish, provided humanity with a plan for eternal salvation. That eternal salvation is a free gift of God, entirely apart from man's works, and is possessed by all who choose to repent of their sin and have believed through faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. WE BELIEVE in the infilling of the Holy Spirit to all believers who desire it and that the Holy Spirit's ministry to the body of Jesus Christ gives the power to live, witness, proclaim the gospel, and make disciples. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to cultivate a Christ-like character through the Fruits of the Spirit to build up and mature the church through the miraculous gifts and ministries in the present day. That SECC, a body of believers brought together by the Holy Spirit, is a visible body of Jesus Christ and His church. That SECC, as a body of Jesus Christ, has a responsibility to faithfully proclaim the Word of God in fulfilling the Great Commission, properly administering the sacraments, and humbly submit themselves to discipline, all for the glory of God. WE BELIEVE in the sanctity of marriage as a union between one man and one woman as set forth by God in Genesis 2:24, "For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Therefore, marriage is reserved for one man and one woman joined one flesh in the intimacy and commitment of sexual union. |
WE BELIEVE that there is One God, eternally existent in three personalities: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That from God the Father, whom by his word all things were created and through the power of His word all things are held together, sent His Son Jesus Christ to redeem humanity unto Him. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life and performed many miracles. He redeemed us by His atoning death through His shed blood, He ascended to the right hand of the Father, and He will again return in power and glory. A relationship with God can only come through a belief in Jesus Christ, and there is no other name under Heaven by which man may be saved. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the Bible, convicts the world of sin, teaches us all things, and brings to our remembrance the Word of God.
WE BELIEVE that all humanity will give an account of their deeds in this earthly life before the judgment seat of Christ. Those with their names written in the Lamb's Book of Life will eternally be with God in His glory, and those without their names written will eternally be separated from God and tormented in Hell. WE BELIEVE in a regenerated church membership: that is, persons mature enough to understand their need for a Savior in Christ Jesus and, of their own free will, accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior. WE BELIEVE in baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper as a dedication and memorial to Christ's suffering and death on the cross. These are ordinances to be observed and should not be regarded as a means for man's salvation. |
This is a condensed version of SECC’s Statement of Faith. To learn more, please contact the church at 912-729-8480