Statement of Faith || Covenant Life Church

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The following is a summary of what we believe Scripture teaches–a foundation for life together in Christ.

We offer this not as a substitute for faith itself. A statement of belief doesn't make anyone a Christian, and we know that. But words matter, and clarity is a kindness. These are the convictions that shape how we read the Bible, make decisions, live our lives, raise our children, and even face death.

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We're grateful for those who held these truths before us. And we gladly walk alongside everyone who confesses Christ as Lord–even where our expressions differ.

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God
We believe in the one triune God revealed in Scripture: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three distinct persons, one in being, equal in deity, power, and glory. He is holy, loving, sovereign, and good. He is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Author of truth and life, and the Redeemer of a broken world. His nature is the source of all love, justice, and beauty (Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:15–23).

Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully divine and fully human, born of a virgin by the power of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25; John 1:1–14). He lived a sinless life, died on the cross as our substitute—bearing the punishment our sin deserved—and was raised bodily from the dead on the third day. His resurrection is not merely symbolic; it is the historical vindication of his identity and the guarantee of our own resurrection. He ascended to the Father, where he reigns as Lord and Mediator, and he will return visibly and personally to consummate his Kingdom (1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Philippians 2:5–11; Hebrews 4:14–15; 1 Timothy 2:5).

The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity—fully God—sent by the Father and Son to dwell in every believer. He brings about new birth, produces fruit in us, empowers us for holy living, and distributes spiritual gifts to the body of Christ. What Scripture calls being 'baptized with the Spirit,' 'filled with the Spirit,' and 'anointed with the Spirit' are real encounters with God—experiences that deepen our surrender, awaken his power in us, and build up the church (John 14:16–17; Galatians 5:22–23; Acts 2:38; Ephesians 5:18).

We believe the spiritual gifts described in the New Testament—including prophecy, healing, tongues, words of knowledge, and others—remain active and available to the church today. We do not believe these gifts ceased with the apostles; the Spirit continues to distribute them as he wills for the good of the whole body. We welcome and pursue these gifts while holding them accountable to Scripture (1 Corinthians 12–14; Acts 2:17–18).

Scripture
We believe the Holy Bible—the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments—is the fully inspired, trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God. Written by human authors under the Holy Spirit's direction, Scripture is without error in all it affirms, and is the supreme and sufficient authority for Christian faith and practice. God's Word is living and active, sufficient to equip believers for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Hebrews 4:12).

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