BELIEFS & COMMITMENTS
Foundational Beliefs
We all believe in these Biblical teachings that have helped form the foundation of the Christian faith throughout history:
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God exists eternally in three persons:
Father. Son. Holy Spirit.
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God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things
(Hebrews 11:3)
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Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messiah (Christ), the rightful Lord of the universe
(Acts 2:36)
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He died for the sins of all and in his body he rose from the grave and appeared to many eye-witnesses
(1 Corinthians 15:4-8, Acts 2:32)
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He ascended to the right hand of the Father where he intercedes for us
(Romans 8:34)
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He is the head of the church, his body
(Colossians 1:18)
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Only through faith and baptism into Jesus Christ can we come to the Father
(Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, John 14:6)
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The Holy Spirit is the empowering presence of God dwelling among God’s people today
(Ephesians 2:19-22)
Shared Beliefs
Our teaching, fellowship, and activities are informed and shaped by these beliefs:
• The Bible is the authoritative and trustworthy word
of God
• Salvation is by God’s grace
(Ephesians 2:8)
and includes the forgiveness of sins
(Colossians 1:13-14)
and a transformed life of Spirit-guided, grace-filled,
love-oriented obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ
(2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
• Every believer is called to be a disciple of Jesus
(Matthew 28:19-20)
• We are part of the global church and we are
committed to work toward unity and peace with our
brothers and sisters in other churches throughout
the world
(John 17:20-21)
Congregational Commitments
Our members are called to commit in these ways:
• Love and honor one another as members of a family (Mark 3:34-35; Romans 12:10)
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• Attend Sunday gatherings for worship and fellowship.
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• Minister actively in the body in love for the common good according to the grace God has given each one (Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 13:4-7; 14:1, 12; Ephesians 4:11-16)
• Pray for one another and for God’s guidance in the mission and the influence of Foothills Church of Christ in the community
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• Contribute voluntarily from personal means to support and further the ministry of Foothills Church of Christ