What we believe
At Appointed City, we believe in the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We hold firmly to the truth that God is the Creator of all things and that Jesus, His Son, came to earth to redeem humanity through His life, death, and resurrection. We believe that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and it is available to all who believe and confess Him as Lord. We also affirm the authority of the Bible as God’s inspired Word, guiding us in all aspects of life and faith. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives, equips us with spiritual gifts, and enables us to fulfill our God-given purposes.
We are a church that values community, worship, and discipleship. We believe in the importance of gathering together as the body of Christ to worship, pray, and grow in our relationship with God and each other. At Appointed City, we are committed to living out the Great Commission, sharing the love of Jesus with our neighbors and the nations. We believe in the power of prayer, the necessity of living a life of integrity, and the call to serve others with compassion and humility. Our faith is not just a set of beliefs but a way of life, rooted in love, grace, and the pursuit of God's presence.
Statements of faith
God
There is one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three manifestations: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe God exists eternally and equally in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:9)
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He rose from the dead on the third day to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven and will return to earth to reign as King. (Matthew 1:22-23; Romans 1:3-4; Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 4:14-15)
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He was constantly spoken of and promised by Jesus. He lives in every Christian from the moment of authentic conversion to indwell, infill, enlighten, empower, lead, guide, correct, convict, and comfort their lives. (John 14:16-18; Ephesians 5:18; Romans 8:15; Acts 1:8)
The Bible
We believe what the Bible says about itself which is that it is inspired by God. It is a collection of writings by human authors who were under the authority and guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is to be interpreted according to its context and purpose and when “rightly divided” it is the ultimate authority for our faith, our lives, and the practices of our church. (Matthew 22:29; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; Romans 15:4 )
Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to humanity but as is the case with any gift, it must be received. The way we receive this gift is only by trusting in the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. (1 Timothy 2:5; Romans 10:9)
Generosity
We believe that tithes, offerings, and alms are God’s financial plan for the support of His work. (Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23; 2 Corinthians 9:6-12)
Discipline
We believe that discipline is a gift from Christ given to His church to promote its health and productivity. (Matthew 18:15-20; Proverbs 19:18
The Church
The true Church is composed of all such persons, who through saving faith in Jesus Christ, has been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ of which He is the head. (Ephesians 4:13)
Baptism and Communion
Water baptism by immersion soon after accepting Christ as personal Savior, is a testimony of death to sin and resurrection to a new life. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial service setting forth in sacred and symbolic manner the death of the Lord Jesus Christ; all true believers and only believers should share in it. (Luke 3:16; Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
Future Events
There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment. (John 11:25, 1John3:2)