What We Believe

We believe the church is made up of people who believe in and follow Jesus—it is not a building. It is a grace-filled community made up of people from different ethnic, social, political, and economic backgrounds, all united under the cross of Christ. Our unity testifies to the Good News that we celebrate together here and with the church around the world. We worship and celebrate as the Holy Spirit leads us into lives of service while we do life together. Above all else, we love talking about Jesus and modeling our lives after Him.

What We Believe About God:

God is the one, true, eternal Creator of the universe and everything in it.
Human words cannot fully capture who God is; He is beyond complete human comprehension.
God is glorious and worthy of all worship.
God is love. Before creation, God existed in the loving relationship of the Trinity.
Scripture reveals that the fullest expression of God is Jesus Christ, who demonstrated perfect love by rescuing us even though we did not deserve it.

Genesis 1 • John 1 • Matthew 3:17 • Colossians 3:15 • 1 John 4:16

What We Believe About Jesus:

Jesus is the Son of God who came to earth as a man.
He died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins and was raised from the dead.
As the conqueror of death, His love for humankind is unequaled.
Through Him—and only through Him—we receive eternal life.
Jesus often referred to Himself as the “Son of Man,” emphasizing His humanity.
Because He became one of us, we have a Savior who understands and relates to us.
He is also called Immanuel, “God with us,” revealing His divine nature.
Jesus summarized God’s work for believers by calling us to love God and love one another- this is our highest aim.

Matthew 22:37–40 • John 3:16, 17:3 • Romans 8:31–39 • Colossians 1:15–20

What We Believe About the Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God the Father and God the Son.
The Holy Spirit was sent by God to live within the hearts of Jesus’ disciples.
He serves as our Counselor, Guide, and Advocate.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers with spiritual gifts for service.
His presence is seen through observable characteristics such as love, peace, and kindness.
Through the Spirit, believers are equipped for lives of faithful service.

Matthew 28:19 • Romans 8:1–27 • 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 • Galatians 5:22–23

What We Believe About the Bible:

The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and complete Word of God.
It reveals the nature of God and points the way to Jesus.
God’s Word is living and active, with the power to transform lives.
We study Scripture regularly and intentionally so that we may be formed more fully into the image of Jesus.

Psalm 19 • Hebrews 4:12 • 2 Timothy 3:16 • 1 Thessalonians 2:13 • 2 Peter 1:21

These core essentials are generally shared by most Christians around the world. Differences of opinion arise when it comes to how those beliefs are lived out in worship and daily life. The reasons for these differences are many and often complex, and they are beyond the scope of this statement. While we cannot control what other churches believe or practice, we can clearly express our own beliefs and, in love, set clear expectations for what it means to be part of the A&M Church of Christ. This leads us to the remaining, more distinct aspects of our statement of faith.

What We Believe About Baptism:

When we turn our hearts toward Jesus (repentance) and accept His free gift of salvation, we respond in baptism.
Baptism demonstrates our decision to:
- die to self
- receive forgiveness of sins
- become new creations
- receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
Baptism by immersion unites us with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection.
This act of faith is an outward sign of God’s inward work of salvation through Jesus.

Matthew 3:13–16 • Acts 2:38 • Acts 8:36–38 • Acts 22:16 • Romans 6:2–11 • 2 Corinthians 5:17

What We Believe About Salvation:

As long as we live in the flesh, we are prone to follow our own sinful desires.
We recognize that we cannot save ourselves from ourselves.
When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for our sins through His perfect sacrifice.
By trusting and believing in Jesus as the Son of God, we are saved by His amazing grace.

Genesis 8:21 • Romans 3:23–24 • Ephesians 2:8–9 • 1 Thessalonians 4:14

What We Believe About Communion:

We regularly share communion as a way to intentionally reflect on the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
In communion, our Lord invites us to the table and is present with us through the bread and the fruit of the vine.
We invite all who believe in Jesus and have accepted His gift of salvation to share communion with us.

Luke 22:17–20 • 1 Corinthians 11:23–34

What We Believe About The Church:

The church is made up of people who believe in and follow Jesus—it is not a building.
The church is a grace-filled community made up of people from many ethnic, social, political, and economic backgrounds, united under the cross of Christ.
Our unity testifies to the Good News that we joyfully celebrate together and with the church around the world.
As we do life together, we worship and celebrate while allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into lives of service.
Above all else, we love talking about Jesus and modeling our lives after Him.

Matthew 16:18 • Acts 4:32–34a • Ephesians 2:8 • Ephesians 3:10–11 • Hebrews 12:18–24

What We Believe About Relationships:

Every person is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26).
As followers of Jesus, we are called to honor God and one another in all relationships (Mark 12:30–31).
Marriage is one man and one woman in an exclusive covenant relationship for life (Mark 10:6–9).
Sexual intimacy is a sacred gift from God, intended to be celebrated only within marriage (1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 7:2–5; Hebrews 13:4).
We recognize that the marriage covenant can be broken, and when this happens we seek to listen carefully and help bring healing as fully as possible.
Within our families, we are called to love and respect one another, just as Christ loves the church (1 John 3:16).
Unborn children are precious to God (Psalm 139:13–16; Jeremiah 1:5).
We are called to love our neighbors regardless of race or ethnicity and care for those who cannot care for themselves (James 1:27; Mark 12:30–31).

What We Believe About Community:

No matter where you are from or where you have been, our desire is to love and serve as Jesus loved and served.
We were broken, but by God’s grace we are forgiven (1 Corinthians 6:9–11).
We invite you to join us on the journey of faith.
You are always welcome at the A&M Church of Christ (Romans 12:9–10).

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