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Crossroads Covenant Church Core Beliefs are the foundation upon which this church is built.
Beliefs about God
There is one living, loving, all powerful God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 43;10-11
Revelation 1:8
Matthew 28:19
Jesus is the sinless son of God, sent by the Father to live on the earth, He is fully God and fully man. Jesus willingly laid down his life on the cross and after three days rose from the grave. As a result Jesus fulfilled the payment for the world’s debt of sin.
Hebrews 4:15
Colossians 2:9
John 3:16-17
Hebrews 2:9
I Corinthians 15:3-4
The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin and to empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. He lives in every believer and is a constant helper, teacher and guide.
John 14:16-17
John 16:7-8
Beliefs about People
God created people in his image to live in a loving relationship with Him.
Genesis 1:26-27
John 1:12
All people sin and need God’s forgiveness.
Romans 3:23
1 John 1:9
Those who confess and turn from their sin, trusting in Jesus Christ, will be forgiven and saved by God’s undeserving love and kindness and become children of God with the promise of eternal life.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 10:9-10
Matthew 4:17
Beliefs about the Bible, the Church and Christ’s return.
Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, all those that believe in Him are members of His body.
Ephesians 1:22-23
The Bible is the inspired word of God and is the ultimate authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
As the Body of Christ we are equipped with the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the work of service and to build up the body of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Jesus Christ will return as King of Kings to rule over all the earth and to preside over the final judgment
Revelation 20:11-15
Matthew 24:30-31
Values
We value revolutionary change of the heart through:
§ Receiving, living and sharing God’s grace with others
§ Growing to become more like Christ
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Living in community a lifestyle that demonstrates love to God and love to others.
§ Serving God and others by using our spiritual gifts
§ Holding loosely and managing in God-honoring ways all that we have been given
Purpose
Crossroads exists to help people become world changing followers of Jesus Christ
Mission
Invite – Inviting people to join us in becoming world changing followers of Jesus
Ignite – Walking with Jesus ignites a revolution of the heart and transforms our lives
Send – Everyone is sent to accomplish God’s purposes
Strategy
Prayer – Total dependence on God
Small Groups - Transformation
Mid-size Groups – Assimilation, fellowship
Large groups – Celebration, Unity, Worship
Outreach – Expanding the kingdom of Jesus Christ
Covenant Affirmations
Crossroads is a part of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.
Please read the Covenant Affirmations.
Please contact the Elders or a staff person with any questions or comments about our beliefs and teachings.
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