Our Beliefs

We Believe that…

God

We believe there is one God – the Maker, Preserver, and Ruler of all things – having in and of Himself all perfection, and being infinite in them all; to Him all people owe their highest love, reverence, and obedience. God is revealed to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

(Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26; Exodus 3:14; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6)

Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe that when Jesus died, He suffered as a substitute in the place of and on behalf of fallen humanity. We believe in His bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for all believers, and ultimate return to earth.

(Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:5-8)

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who was given from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Additionally, the Spirit came to regenerate, purify, empower, and gift all who believe in Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in all who believe in Jesus Christ and is a permanent helper, teacher, and guide.

(John 14:16-17, 26; Galatians 5:22-26)

The Trinity

We believe there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of these is divinely equal in every perfect way, and they execute distinct but harmonious roles of creation, providence, and redemption.

(Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:20-21)

The Word of God

We believe the Bible (the Old and New Testament Scriptures) is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error. It was written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, who has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

(2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12)

The Church

We believe in the universal church; a living spiritual body with Christ as the head, and all redeemed persons are members.

We believe in the local church, which consists of believers in Jesus Christ who have been baptized after a confession of faith and actively gather for worship, service, fellowship, and communion.

We believe God calls the church to the primary tasks of living a life of worship, nurturing the body of believers, and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.

(Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 1:19-23; Ephesians 2:19-22;)

Humanity

We believe that humanity was created in the image of God. As a result of Adam and Eve’s sin, all humanity fell into sin, and is now subject to its consequences. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can sinners be fully forgiven of their sin, and restored to a right relationship with God.

(Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3:17; Romans 3:23)

Salvation

We believe the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ provide the only basis for salvation. Those who believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God should repent of sin, confess their faith in Jesus as the Christ, and be baptized by immersion into Him, continually depending on His grace for salvation by faith.

(John 14:6; Acts 2:38; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 3:21)

Baptism

Capitol City Christian Church baptizes by immersion people who have decided to make Jesus the Lord of their lives. It is a beautiful symbol of the individual’s obedience to God and deep desire for change, for cleansing, and for commitment to live and love as Jesus did.

(Ephesians 1:3-8; Galatians 3:26-27; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-7)