Our Beliefs
Sanibel Community Church
Doctrinal Statement
God
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence and are one God.
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence and are one God.
Gen. 1:26-27; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; I Peter 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as a perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as a perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matt 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; Heb. 4:14; I Cor. 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Rom. 1:3-4; I Tim. 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives believers spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under his control daily.
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives believers spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under his control daily.
II Cor. 3:17; John 14:16-17; John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; I Cor. 2:12; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25; Eph 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Tim. 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Ps. 119:105-106; Ps. 12:6; Prov. 30:5
Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has a tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by attitudes and actions of disobedience toward God called “sin.” Sin separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
People are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has a tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by attitudes and actions of disobedience toward God called “sin.” Sin separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Rom. 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Acts 4:12; Rom. 5:1; Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; John 14:6; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26
The Church
The Church is the people of God. It is the Body of Christ, called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the primary instrument for God’s redemptive purposes in history. The Church gathers as a family of faith to worship God, to grow in Christ, and to make Christ known to the world.
The Church is the people of God. It is the Body of Christ, called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be the primary instrument for God’s redemptive purposes in history. The Church gathers as a family of faith to worship God, to grow in Christ, and to make Christ known to the world.
Matt. 16:13-19; Acts 2:42-44; I Cor. 12:27; Eph. 2:19-22; Eph. 4:4-6; I Peter 2:9-10
Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16-18; John 14:6; Rom. 3:21-26; Rom. 8:17-18; Rev. 20:15; I Cor. 2:7-9
“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.”
– 2 Timothy 1:13