our vision:
to lead people to love Jesus & live fully surrendered to Him
to lead people to love Jesus & live fully surrendered to Him
what we believe: |
Taken from Restore's Constitution.
October, 2015. |
THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
We believe the Bible is the true inspired Word of God; that all scripture is useful in teaching, rebuking, and correcting each other in righteousness.
Psalm 19:7-11; Proverbs 30:5-6; Matthew 5:18; John 10:34-35; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Revelation 22:18-19
Psalm 19:7-11; Proverbs 30:5-6; Matthew 5:18; John 10:34-35; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Revelation 22:18-19
THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe there is only one God. He exists is in three distinct persons; God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, each sharing in divine attributes.
God the Father
We believe God the Father reigns over His universe with providential care. He is all-powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise.
Genesis 1:1; Psalm 139:7-10; Isaiah 46:9; Romans 11:33; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelations 19:6
God the Son
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of mankind, and rose on the third day to be seated at the right hand of the father. We believe He will return to judge the world and complete his redemptive mission.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; 28:6; John 1:1-4; 14:3; 20:27-28; Acts 15:16; 1 Corinthians15:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrew 7:25; 8:6; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:22;3:18; 1 John 2:1; Revelation 3:21
God the Holy Spirit
We believe in the indwelling and regenerative work of the Holy Spirit; that He convicts us of sin, judgement, and righteousness; that He baptizes each believer into the body of Christ upon acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to believers as He wills for the edification of the church.
Genesis 1:1-3; Matthew 28:19; John 7:39; 14:16-17; 16:8-11; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
God the Father
We believe God the Father reigns over His universe with providential care. He is all-powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise.
Genesis 1:1; Psalm 139:7-10; Isaiah 46:9; Romans 11:33; Ephesians 4:6; 1 Timothy 1:17; Revelations 19:6
God the Son
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of mankind, and rose on the third day to be seated at the right hand of the father. We believe He will return to judge the world and complete his redemptive mission.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; 28:6; John 1:1-4; 14:3; 20:27-28; Acts 15:16; 1 Corinthians15:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrew 7:25; 8:6; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:22;3:18; 1 John 2:1; Revelation 3:21
God the Holy Spirit
We believe in the indwelling and regenerative work of the Holy Spirit; that He convicts us of sin, judgement, and righteousness; that He baptizes each believer into the body of Christ upon acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to believers as He wills for the edification of the church.
Genesis 1:1-3; Matthew 28:19; John 7:39; 14:16-17; 16:8-11; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
MINISTRY AND EVANGILISM
We believe in accordance to the Great Commission that all who profess Christ as Lord and savior are called to a position of evangelism and ministry in their personal lives. The new birth of man's spirit means the birth of love towards each other. We believe it is the duty and privilege of every believer to constantly seek to win the lost to Christ.
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 22:9-10: 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8, 16; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-43; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 22:9-10: 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8, 16; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-43; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39; 12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17
MAN'S FALL AND REDEMPTION
We believe the world and man by association, was created directly by God. For God said, "Let Us make man in our image, after our likeness." However, by free choice, man fell through transgression and the only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Genesis 1:27; 3:6; 24; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 1:32; 3:10-23; 5:12-19
Genesis 1:27; 3:6; 24; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 1:32; 3:10-23; 5:12-19
SALVATION OF MAN
We believe as a result of the fall and mankind's sinfulness, all of mankind is in need of salvation from eternity in hell. Full faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only means of salvation. Salvation is given as a free gift to all who accept it, and all who believe shall spend eternity in Heaven in perfect fellowship with God.
John 1:11-12; 3:3-17; 10:28-29; Acts 13:39; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Peter 1:18-23; 2 Peter 1:4; 2:1; 1 John 5:11-13
John 1:11-12; 3:3-17; 10:28-29; Acts 13:39; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Peter 1:18-23; 2 Peter 1:4; 2:1; 1 John 5:11-13
BAPTISM
We believe in the ordinance of baptism by complete immersion in water after the acceptance of Christ in accordance to scripture. Baptism is an act of obedience that serves as an outward representation of the inward commitment to the Lord. We do not believe that baptism is a means for salvation, but is merely a symbolic act of faith. Being a church ordinance, it serves as a prerequisite to church membership.
THE CHURCH
We believe the church exists in two forms: the Global Church as the Body of Christ, and local church as a body of like minded believers gathered together for the purpose of evangelism and edification. While both men and women are gifted for service within the church, the office of Pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture. Although we believe the local church may function independently, we hold that it should also function with the global body of believers for the furtherance of the gospel.
Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42, 47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11, 21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3
Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42, 47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11, 21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3
This is an abbreviated version of our statement of faith. If you would like a full one please reach out to 605-215-1818
