OUR BELIEFS
At One Name, our beliefs are rooted in the truth of the Bible, which we hold as God’s Word. We seek to honor Him in all we do through faith, love, and a deep commitment to one another as a family. What follows is a summary of our core beliefs. These reflect what we understand about God, the life and work of Jesus Christ, the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the gift of salvation offered to all. We hold these truths as the foundation of our faith, shaping how we live, worship, and serve. We invite you to explore these beliefs and the Scriptures that guide us.
HOLY BIBLE
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible, and inerrant.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26)
JESUS
The Lord Jesus Christ Is The Eternal Son Of God. The Scriptures Declare His Virgin Birth, His Sinless Life, His Miracles, His Work On The Cross, His Bodily Resurrection From The Dead, And His Exaltation To The Right Hand Of God.
BAPTISM
The Lord Jesus Christ, Head Of The Church, Established Two Ordinances For The Church To Follow: Water Baptism And Communion. Baptism In Water, By Full Immersion, Is A Direct Commandment Of Our Lord. It Is For All Believers. The Holy Sacrament Identifies The Believer With Jesus In His Death, Burial, And Resurrection.
(Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; Acts 20:21; Hebrews 10:22)
SALVATION
Salvation Is Wholly Of God By Grace On The Basis Of The Redemption Of Jesus Christ, The Merit Of His Shed Blood, And Not On The Basis Of Human Merit Or Works. We Are Saved By Grace Through Faith.
(John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Titus 3:5)
THE CHURCH
The Church Is The Body Of Christ, The Habitation Of God Through The Spirit With Divine Appointments For The Fulfillment Of The Great Commission. Each Believer, Born Of The Spirit, Is An Integral Part Of The Church Of The Firstborn, Which Are Written In Heaven.
(Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:22; Hebrews 12:33)
GOD
God, He is the creator of the universe and author of life.God is one. He exists eternally in three persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the trinity is of the same essence which is co-equally God. He providentially sustains his creation by the word of His power.
HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit Is The Third Person Of The Godhead. He Is Co-Equal, Co-Eternal, Co-Existent With The Father And With The Son. The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit And Fire Is A Gift From God As Promised By The Lord Jesus To All Believers And Is Received Subsequent To And Is Distinct From The Experience Of New Birth. With It Comes The Enduement Of Power For Life And Service, The Bestowment Of The Gifts And Their Uses In The Work Of The Ministry.
COMMUNION
Sathe Ordinance Of Communion Is Also A Commandment Of The Lord Jesus That Must Be Received Consistently Until His Return. Only Believers Can Come To The Table Of The Lord, Which Consists Of The Bread And The Cup. The Bread - His Body, Which Was Broken For Us. The Cup - His Blood That Was Shed For Us. Both Elements Are Witnesses Of The New Covenant In Which Believers Now Enjoy While Prophetically Declaring His Soon Return.
(2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
HEALING
Healing Of The Sick Is Illustrated In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus, And Is Included In The Commission Of Jesus To His Disciples. It Is Also Part Of Jesus’ Work On The Cross And One Of The Gifts Of The Spirit.
(Psalm 103:2; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17)
Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29)
ETERNITY AND THE SECOND COMING
We Were Created To Exist Forever. Those Who Follow Christ Will Exist Eternally Together With Christ In The Kingdom Of Heaven. Those Who Do Not Know Christ Will Be Separated From God In Eternal Torment. We Believe Jesus Christ Will Return To Earth Personally And Visibly According To The Promises In Scripture. His Return Will Be For The Purpose Of Establishing His Absolute Rule And Authority On The Earth. Christians Are Challenged To Be Watchful And Obedient Until His Return.
(John 3:16; 1 John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 24:36; Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Hebrews 9:26-28)
