What We Believe
These are the core beliefs of The Gathering Church, they are based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our ministry is rooted and flows from these biblical doctrines.
God The Father
God in three Persons - coequal working in perfect harmony.
One true and loving God the Father, who is Everlasting infinite in power and wisdom. Creator of all things. Forever Just and Loving.
The Son
Jesus Christ-Came
down from Heaven with the purpose of sacrifice. He lived a perfect life and then died in my/your place. He rose again three days later, and then ascended into Heaven. Where He sits at the right hand of The Father.
The Holy Spirit
Third person of the Godhead. He is what Jesus called in the Book of John, the Paraclete. The one who walks along side us to direct us into all truth. He empowers to walk and live for God.
The Gifts Of The Spirit
We believe the Gifts of the Spirit are very much for today and are active in our daily lives. God Empowers us to go and do as He told the disciples in Acts 1. Jesus said, "let your Kingdom come" So with Holy Spirit we are called to do what Jesus did. Allow Heavens reality to be made manifest in ours.
The Bible
Perfect and Authoritative word of God. It activates and empowers us as Believers. God will speak to us as believers through His word.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
Sin And Redemption
All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. Romans 3:23
Because we sin or miss the mark, we needed an all-sufficient sacrifice. Jesus came to take our place. From the beginning of time, something has to die so something else can live (sacrifice). The law instituted Sacrifice and Jesus became the once and for all Sacrifice.
Salvation
He who believes in his heart and confesses with his mouth will be saved and have eternal life. When we confess, He is faithful and just to forgive us of all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 and He casts our sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 and remembers them no more. Isaiah 43:25
Water Baptism
Full immersion and a commandment of Our Lord. Matthew 28:19
It is symbolic of His Death, burial, and Resurrection. Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.