Prologue
Our Statement of Faith is divided into two sections we call “Core Beliefs” and “Biblical Convictions.” Both are equally descriptive of our firmly held understanding of the teaching of the Bible. However, the Core Beliefs are the minimum criteria we expect to be upheld by other churches and Christian organizations with whom we may cooperate.
Printed here are our Core Beliefs. To view the full Statement of Faith, please download our 2011 LCC Bylaws
Core Beliefs
The Bible
The Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21).
The Trinity
There is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons who are equal in every divine perfection, and who execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption (Deuteronomy 6:4, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-14, Acts 5:3-4, 1 Peter 1:2).
God the Father
God the Father is an infinite personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of each person, He hears and answers prayer, and He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ (Deuteronomy 32:4-6, Psalm 139, Matthew 6:6-8, John 3:16-17, John 4:24, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 8:6).
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. He died as a substitutionary atoning sacrifice, was resurrected bodily, ascended into heaven, continually intercedes for His people, and will return to earth personally and visibly to establish his Father’s Kingdom. (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 24:30, John 1:14, John 20:24-28, Romans 8:34, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Corinthians 15:23-28, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:2-3, 1 John 1:7).
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit came forth from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. He indwells every believer in Christ, and He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide, specifically revealing the truth of God’s Word and pointing people to a knowledge of the Son. (John 14:26, John 16:7-15, Romans 8:14-17, 1 Corinthians 12:1-13, Ephesians 1:13-14).
Regeneration
All people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. Those who repent of their sins and surrender their lives to Jesus are regenerated by the Holy Spirit (John 1:12-13, John 3:3, 16-17, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 2:1-9, Titus 3:5).
The Church
The Universal Church is a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. A local church is an organized company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible confession of faith, and associated for worship, work, edification, and fellowship. God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world (Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:38-41, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 4:12-16, Ephesians 5:25-27, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25).
