Beliefs & Commitments

Foundational Beliefs

We all believe in these Biblical teachings that have helped form the foundation of the Christian faith throughout history:

God exists eternally in three persons:

Father. Son. Holy Spirit.

God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things

(Hebrews 11:3)

Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messiah (Christ), the rightful Lord of the universe

(Acts 2:36)

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)

He ascended to the right hand of the Father where he intercedes for us

(Romans 8:34)

He is the head of the church, his body

(Colossians 1:18)

Only through faith and baptism into Jesus Christ can we come to the Father

(Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, John 14:6)

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)

• Attend Sunday gatherings for worship

and fellowship.

• 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

• Contribute voluntarily from personal

means to support and further the ministry

of Foothills Church of Christ