If you are new to church, you may not understand all the differences in doctrine from church to church.  However, we want to be clear about our church’s statement of faith.
These statements are based on the truths recorded in scripture.  These basic beliefs shape the teaching and practices at Rise Church.

God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe.  He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  These three are co-equal and are one God.

We are made in the image of God, to be like Him in character.  We are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although we have tremendous potential for good, everyone is marred by an attitude of rebellion toward God called sin.  Sin separates people from God.

People are created to exist forever.  Every person will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation.  To be eternally separated from God is hell.  To be eternally in union with Him is heaven.  Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  He is co–equal with the Father.  Jesus was born of the virgin Mary by miraculous conception, lived a sinless human life, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on a cross.  He arose from the dead after three days, demonstrating His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He is the only Mediator between God and people.  He will return again to earth and will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

 Salvation is a gift from God to all people.  Men and women can never make up for their sin by self–improvement or good works.  Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can a person be saved from sin’s penalty.  When God has begun a saving work in the heart of any person, He gives assurance in His Word that He will continue performing it until the day of its full consummation.

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as 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 spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.

The Bible—both Old and New Testaments—is God’s word to all.  It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.  The Scriptures are inspired by God and are infallible and inerrant in the original manuscripts.  They are the unique, full, and final authority on all matters of faith and practice and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God.