MISSION
Helping People Move Closer to God
MISSION
Every man, woman and child in the surrounding Venice Community will have an opportunity to see, hear and respond to the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ.
CHURCH BELIEFS
“We believe Jesus is the only Son of God, who came to earth as a man, died for our sins,
and came back to life again. We believe all who in faith trust Him as their Lord and Savior
to forgive their sins are part of the worldwide body of Christ.”
About the Bible (Old and New Testament):
We believe in the infallibility of Scripture and that the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and written by the hand of men. The claims found in Scripture are absolutely true and are the supreme and final authority on every subject with which they deal.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21
About God:
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God created the heavens and the earth, including all life. God is all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present, loving and merciful by nature.
Colossians 2:9; John 14:9; Matthew 28:19
About Jesus:
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten son. We proclaim the Biblical truth of His virgin birth, His sinless life, His sacrificial atoning death for our sins, His bodily resurrection, and His imminent return.
John 3:16; Luke 1:34-35; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 1:4; Matthew 24:44
About the Holy Spirit:
We believe that the Holy Spirit regenerates people and indwells all who have trusted in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. He sovereignly gives all believers gifts for service and He teaches and guides them in Christ-like living.
Romans 5:5; John 14:15-17;26; 1 Peter 4:10
About Mankind and Salvation:
We believe Man did not accidentally evolve, but was created specifically by God and made in His image. Because Adam and Eve chose to disobey God; the human race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God. In the fall, the image of God was damaged, and there is now nothing within mankind that merits God’s favor. We cannot earn our Salvation through our own good works. Our God is a loving God, and He has provided a way for all to be saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Genesis 1-2, 3:15; Romans 3:22-23; Ephesians 2:8-10; Colossians 1:16-17; Titus 3:4-6.
About the Church:
We believe in the universal church which makes us the entire body of Christ and is composed of all true believers. The Universal Church finds expression in local fellowships of believers. The Church began at Pentecost and is referred to as the Bride of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the groom and head of the Church. The two ordinances of the Church are Believer’s baptism and holy communion. These ordinances are an external expression of an internal reality, and do not impart salvation, but proclaim true faith on the part of the participant. The purposes of the church include worship, discipleship, fellowship, service, and evangelism.
Matthew 28:19. Luke 22:14-20; Acts 2:42-47; 10:47-48; Romans 12:5; Gal. 6:10; Ephesians 5:19-21; Heb. 10:24-25; 2 Tim. 2:2.
About Heaven and Eternity:
We believe that Heaven is the eternal reward for those who choose to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Believers will dwell there eternally with God. We also believe the Bible’s warning of “Hell” as the place of eternal punishment and separation from God for the unrepentant who reject the gift of salvation given by Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ promised to come back for us who believe in Him and we will enjoy eternity in His presence.
Romans 6:23; Hebrews 9:27; John 14:1-3; Revelation 21:8