This Statement of Faith outlines the essential beliefs that guide our teaching, leadership, and mission. It forms the theological foundation for Abide Church and unites us in direction. 

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became fully human without ceasing to be fully God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and fulfilled the will of the Father. He died on the cross as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead. He ascended into heaven and will return in power and glory. (John 1:1,14; Luke 1:34-35; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11)

We believe the Holy Spirit is fully God and actively convicts the world of sin and draws people to Christ. He regenerates, indwells, empowers, and seals every believer, producing spiritual growth and equipping them for godly living and service. (John 16:8-13; Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Romans 8:9-11, Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)

We believe all people are created in the image of God and have inherent dignity and worth. However, through sin, all humanity is separated from God and is spiritually dead, unable to restore that relationship apart from His grace. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3)

We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. It cannot be earned through human effort. Through repentance and faith, a person is forgiven of sin, declared righteous before God, and made new in Christ. True salvation results in a transformed life marked by ongoing obedience and growth. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:1; John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 4:12; James 2:17)

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all true believers, with Christ as its head. The local church exists to glorify God through worship, discipleship, fellowship, and the proclamation of the gospel. We are called to live on mission, making disciples of all nations and advancing the Kingdom of God both locally and globally. (Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 1:8, 2:42-47; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13)

We believe baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation and is an act of obedience for every believer. It should be administered by immersion following a personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ. We believe the Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of remembrance in which believers reflect on Christ's sacrifice and proclaim His death until He returns. (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-5; Acts 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)

We believe every believer is called to live a life of obedience, empowered by the Holy Spirit. This includes growing in holiness, loving others, serving faithfully, and living on mission to advance the gospel. (Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:10; John 13:34–35; Matthew 5:16)

We believe God created marriage to be the covenant union between one biological man and one biological woman for life. We believe sexual intimacy is to be expressed only within this covenant. We affirm that all people are created in God’s image and should be treated with dignity, compassion, and truth. (Genesis 1:26-28, 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:21-33; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7)

We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly. There will be a final judgment of all people. Those who are in Christ will spend eternity with God, and those who reject Him will be separated from Him eternally in hell. (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 20:11–15, 21:1-4; John 14:1–3)