Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Loveland Christian Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, visible and invisible and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Scriptures: Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-28; Hebrews 11:3
The Trinity
We believe in one God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are co-equal and each possesses all the attributes of God.
Scriptures: Matthew 5:16, 45; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; James 1:17; John 1:1; 14:9; Genesis 1:2; John 4:24; 14:16-20; 2 Peter 1:21
Scriptures: Matthew 5:16, 45; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; James 1:17; John 1:1; 14:9; Genesis 1:2; John 4:24; 14:16-20; 2 Peter 1:21
Jesus (God the Son)
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son and the Savior of the world.
He was born Jesus of Nazareth, both fully human and fully divine, born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for all sin, was buried, and was raised again bodily from the dead on the third day. Jesus ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of God, and will one day return to earth to judge both the living and the dead.
Scriptures: Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38; Colossians 2:9; John 1:14; Luke 23:1-24:8; John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1; Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 1 Peter 4:5
Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son and the Savior of the world.
He was born Jesus of Nazareth, both fully human and fully divine, born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for all sin, was buried, and was raised again bodily from the dead on the third day. Jesus ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of God, and will one day return to earth to judge both the living and the dead.
Scriptures: Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38; Colossians 2:9; John 1:14; Luke 23:1-24:8; John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1; Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 1 Peter 4:5
God the Spirit (Holy Spirit)
The Holy Spirit is one with the Father and Jesus Christ and serves as our comforter, guide, and advocate.The Spirit gives Christians guidance in living, an understanding of the Bible, and intercedes for them in prayer.
Scriptures: John 16:5-15; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19 &
2 Timothy 1:14
Scriptures: John 16:5-15; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19 &
2 Timothy 1:14
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word and serves as our foundation and final authority on Christian beliefs and daily living. It is divinely inspired by God and without error in its original writings. It was given to us so that we might know and understand God’s truth and love.
Scriptures: Mark 12:36; John 14:26; 16:12-15; Acts 1:16; 2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Romans 15:4;Hebrews 4:12
Scriptures: Mark 12:36; John 14:26; 16:12-15; Acts 1:16; 2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Romans 15:4;Hebrews 4:12
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28
Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-28
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
We believe that humans although created by God, willfully sin against God and are consequently lost and without hope apart from Jesus Christ.
Scriptures: Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23
We believe that humans although created by God, willfully sin against God and are consequently lost and without hope apart from Jesus Christ.
Scriptures: Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
Salvation (the forgiveness of sins) comes by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation can neither be purchased nor earned. It is a gift from God, available only through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and received through faith.
Scriptures: Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7
The Bible teaches that a person receives God’s grace by putting their faith in Christ, repenting of their sin, confessing Christ as Lord, and being immersed into Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit’s presence.
Scriptures: Romans 5:1-2; Luke 24:45-47; Acts 3:19; 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11; 1 John 4:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Peter 3:21
Salvation (the forgiveness of sins) comes by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation can neither be purchased nor earned. It is a gift from God, available only through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and received through faith.
Scriptures: Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7
The Bible teaches that a person receives God’s grace by putting their faith in Christ, repenting of their sin, confessing Christ as Lord, and being immersed into Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit’s presence.
Scriptures: Romans 5:1-2; Luke 24:45-47; Acts 3:19; 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11; 1 John 4:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:11-12; 1 Peter 3:21
The Church
The Church is the visible body of Christ, founded on the Day of Pentecost, and consists of all Christians everywhere. The Church exists to save the lost and edify the saved. Sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Scriptures: Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47
Scriptures: Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47
Church Leadership
It is God’s plan for the Elders to shepherd the local church.
Scriptures: Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4
Scriptures: Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4
Heaven and Hell
God created us live forever. Every person will spend eternity either in union with God in heaven or separated from God in hell. Those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and follow Him will live eternally with God, while those who refuse to accept Jesus as Savior will spend eternity in hell.
Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 8:10-11; John 6:47
Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 8:10-11; John 6:47
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28