Our Core Biblical Beliefs

We believe that God’s Word has the ability to change lives. The transforming message of the Gospel is waiting to be experienced. Read about our core beliefs before you attend so that you will be comfortable and know if attending Freedom Church is the right community for you. 

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The Inspired Holy Scriptures - The Bible
We believe the Bible is verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, the infallible revelation of God to man.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21

 

One Living and True God
We believe there is only one true, eternal God revealed in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1,26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 28:19
 
Deity of Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, sacrificial death to save us from our sins, and His resurrection and ascension to heaven.
Matthew 1:21,23; John 1:1-2, 14, 3:16; Acts 1:2-3,9,2:22
 
Shed Blood of Christ
We believe in the sinfulness of all mankind and the need of salvation, available only through the blood of Jesus Christ to all who believe and receive Him as Savior.
Romans 3:23, 6:23, 10:13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7

 

Justification by Faith
We believe teach and firmly maintain the scriptural doctrine of justification by faith alone. 

Romans 5:1
 
Divine Healing
We believe the finished work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body.
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17, I Pet.2:24, James 5:14-15

 
Sanctification
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a holy life. Sanctification is the process of being separated from sin and dedicated to God, which begins at salvation and continues throughout the lifetime of a believer. 
Galatians 5:22-23; I Thessalonians 4: 3-5, 5:23; I2 Peter 3:18

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit which is promised to all believers subsequent to salvation as the entrance into a Spirit-filled life including a prayer language (speaking in tongues), gifts of the Holy Spirit, power to be a witness and anointed servant of God. 
Joel 2:28-29; Luke 3:16; Acts 1:4-5, 8, 2:4,38-39,10:44-47; I Corinthians 12:4-11

Second Coming
We believe in the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ. 
Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:16-18; Titus 2:13
 
Bodily Resurrection - Heaven and Hell
We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and unsaved; the saved to everlasting life and the unsaved to everlasting damnation.
Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15:20-23; Revelation 20:4-6, 12-15

The Great Commission
We believe in the responsibility of every believer to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8, 2:40-41, 47

 

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells all believers, and through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, believers are empowered for Christian service and gifted for this service. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is typically evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. The Holy Spirit also enables believers to live a Christ-like life exhibiting Godly character. We believe in the operations of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 8:17, 10:44-46, 19:6; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:14

 

Healing

We believe in the healing of the body by divine power, or divine healing. 

Acts 4:24-31; Romans 8:11; I Corinthians 12:9; James 5:14-15