I. OF THE SCRIPTURES

We believe that the Bible was written by men divinely inspired by God, and, as such, is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error, for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian unity, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct and opinions should be evaluated (2 Tim 3:15-17).

II. OF THE TRUE GOD

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose is the Creator and Ultimate Ruler of all that exists; inexpressibly amazing in perfection, and worthy of all possible honor, praise, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption (1 Cor 8:4-6).

III. OF THE FALL OF HUMANKIND

We believe that humans were created sinless, under the law of God; but by voluntary rebellion fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all humankind are now rebels against God by choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to selfishness; and therefore without defense or excuse (Rom 5:12).

IV. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the life, death and resurrection of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon Himself our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead he is now enthroned in heaven but with sympathy toward sinners as one who was tempted in every way, He is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an all-sufficient Savior (Jn 11:25-26; Acts 2:38; Rom 8:11; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; ).

V. BEING MADE RIGHT WITH GOD

We believe that the Good News of Salvation which Savior Jesus secures to all who have faith and repent [that is believe in-, trust in- and turn from open rebellion to be loyal to God] produces Justification or being declared to be right with God by the Heavenly Throne; that Justification includes the forgiveness of sin, and the promise of eternal life through King Jesus’ work; that it is granted, not in consideration of any good deed which we have done, but solely through faith in King Jesus, the Savior; through faith His perfect right standing with God is freely given to us; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing necessary to serve Him (Gal 2:16; Eph 1:3).

VI. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION

We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the Good News of Salvation; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by grateful and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent sinfulness and voluntary rejection of the Good News of Salvation; which rejection involves him in just condemnation (Jn 3:18; Rom 1:5; 6:23).

VII. OF GRACE IN REGENERATION

We believe that , in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated by the Holy Spirit or born again; that regeneration consists in a new way of thinking dominated by love of God; that it is effected, in a manner above our comprehension, by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the teachings of Scripture; and that its proper evidence appears in actions of repentance and faith and newness of life (Ezek 36:26; Jn 3:3; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet 1:23).

VIII. OF REPENTANCE AND FAITH

We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also inseparable graces, planted in our inner being by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby, being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger of willful sin and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by King Jesus, we turn to God with authentic sadness, confession, and request for mercy; at the same time welcoming the Jesus as our Teacher, Priest, and King, and relying on Him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior.

IX. OF GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE

We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God, according to which He graciously changes, sets apart for service, and saves sinners; that being perfectly consistent with the free will of humans. It comprehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, perfect, and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of His free mercy; that it encourages the use of our God given gifts to their utmost; that it may be seen by its effects in all who truly believe the Good News of Salvation; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and that to see it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence (Eph 1:3-14).

X. OF SANCTIFICATION

We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we grow in His perfection; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means-especially the Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, service, praise and prayer (1 Cor 6:11; 1 Thess 4:3; 2 Thess 2:13).

XI. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF TRUE BELIEVERS

We believe that such only are real believers as remain faithful unto the end; that their persevering attachment to the Savior is the grand mark which distinguishes them from that claim to be true believers; that God watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by His power through faith unto salvation (Jn 10:27-29; Phil 1:6)

XII. OF THE HARMONY OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL

We believe that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable principle of His character; that it is holy, just, and good; that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen people to fulfill its demands arises entirely from their love of sin; to deliver them from which, and to restore them through Jesus, the Mediator to authentic obedience to the holy Law, is one great end of the Good News of Salvation, and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visible Church (Rom 7:12).

XIII. OF A GOSPEL CHURCH

We believe that a visible church of God is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Good News of Salvation through King Jesus ; observing the perfect teachings of the Savior; governed by God’s laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word; that its only scriptural officers are those whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the letters to Timothy and Titus (Rom 12:4-5; 1 Tim 3:1-15; Heb 10:24-25).

XIV. OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER

We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit to publicly declare, in a solemn and beautiful ceremony, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life of service to King Jesus; that it is prerequisite to the full benefits of the Lord's Supper/communion; in which the members of the church, by the sacred use of bread and drink are to commemorate together the dying love of the Savior; preceded always by solemn self-examination (Matt 28:19; Rom 6:3-4; Gal 3:27).

XV. OF THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH

We believe that the first day of the week is the Day God has set aside for the gathering of the church or the Christian Sabbath; and is to be kept sacred, although not legalistically, to religious purposes by the devout observance of congregational gathering for praise, the Lord’s Supper and the preaching of the Word of God (1 Cor 16:2; Rev 1:10).

XVI. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT

We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that elected and appointed officials are to be prayed for, honored and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the clear will of our King Jesus the Savior, who is the only Lord of the conscience, and Ruler of Kings (Rom 13:1-7; Rev 1:5).

XVII. GENDER, LIFE AND MARRIAGE

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27) Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. Thus, only genders genetically assigned by God are recognized by Christ’s Community Church (hereafter “CCC).

We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen 2:18-25) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.

We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10)

We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of CCC as representatives of the local Body of King Jesus, the Savior, and to provide a biblical role model to the Christian community who follow CCC and in general, it is imperative that all persons employed by CCC in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22)

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11)

 We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mk 12:28-31; Lk 6:31) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of CCC.

Further, we believe that humans are created in the image of God, after His likeness, and therefore has transcendent, intrinsic worth (Gen 1:27). The unjustified destruction of any human being from conception to natural death (e.g., through abortion, embryonic stem cell research, cloning, doctor-assisted suicide, etc.) is wrong (Exod 21:22).

Moreover, we believe God has made males to be redeemed, strong but kind and hospitable leaders of the family and the church (1 Cor. 11:3-16; Eph 5:21-33, etc.). We only recognize male leaders for CCC who meet with the standards of 1 Tim 3:1-13 and Titus 1:6-9.

Thus, CCC adopts both the Denver and Nashville Statements posted at

https://cbmw.org/

XVIII. OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED

We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between those gifted right standing with God and those in open rebellion against the Throne of Heaven; that such only as through faith are declared to be in the right in the name of the King Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in His view; while all such as continue in rebellion and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this distinction holds among people both in and after death (Jn 3:16-18; 2 Cor 5:10; etc).

XIV. OF THE WORLD TO COME

We believe that the end of the world is approaching; that at the last day King Jesus will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from the grave to final judgment or reward; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final state of people in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness (Matt 25:31-46; Jn 5:2; 1 Cor 15:12ff; Rev 20-22).