Core Beliefs
The following are City of God's core beliefs, based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. Our teaching and ministry are rooted in and flow from these biblical doctrines.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God's Word. The Holy Spirit inspires it, and it is translated accurately, authoritatively, and applicable and useful for everyday life.
God
We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ, as both God and man, is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless and exemplary life, died on the cross in our place, and rose from the grave to prove His victory and empower us for life in His Kingdom. He is coming back again as He promised.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers us to live holy and fruitful lives in God's Kingdom. This life is the abundant life Jesus promised, exemplified, and provided for. Through the Holy Spirit, we have access to spiritual gifts to build and edify the local church and expand God's Kingdom throughout the world.
Salvation
We believe that sin has separated us from God and His purpose for our lives. To receive forgiveness and the 'new birth' into the Kingdom of God, we must repent, believe in the Lord Jesus, and submit to His will.
The Local Church
We believe in the power and significance of the local church as God's Kingdom expansion plan here on earth. Believers are commanded to meet regularly for prayer, worship, fellowship, teaching, training, and the 'breaking of bread'.
Heaven and Hell
We believe that Heaven and Hell are real eternal places and that our response to the Lord Jesus Christ determines our eternal destination.