OCW

What We Believe

These convictions are drawn from Scripture and shape everything else on this site.

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1. The Bible

We believe the Bible is God's inspired Word, fully trustworthy, and the final authority for faith and life.

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2. God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — equal in nature and united in purpose.

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3. Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose bodily from the dead.

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4. The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, empowering us to live godly lives and equipping us for service.

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5. Humanity & Sin

We believe every person is created in God's image with inherent worth, yet all have sinned and stand in need of grace.

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6. Salvation & Grace

We believe salvation is a free gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works.

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7. The Church

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers, called to worship, disciple, and serve together.

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8. Prayer & Christian Life

We believe prayer is the ongoing conversation of a life surrendered to God, and that spiritual growth is formed through daily obedience.

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9. Baptism and Holy Communion

We believe baptism and communion are meaningful acts of obedience and remembrance, given by Christ to His Church.

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10. Resurrection & Eternal Hope

We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead and the promise of eternal life with God for those who trust in Christ.

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11. Christian Mission

We believe every believer is called to make disciples and to carry the love of Christ into their family, workplace, and community.

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