our Beliefs
Below is a brief form of the New City Statement of Faith. As you read through, you'll notice several references to scripture — our desire is to base every belief on the Bible. We also work to always prioritize the preeminence of Jesus Christ.
Holy Bible
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26; 1 Corinthians 2:13
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day, according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. John 1:1 & 14, 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5
Regeneration
For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. John 6:44 & 65
Repentance
Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation. Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9
Jesus' Blood
The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death. 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5 & 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 5:9; John 1:29
The Church
The church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ great commission. Every person who is born of the Spirit is an integral part of the church as a member of the body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22, 3:10-11; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11 & 20-23
Communion
Jesus gave us the sacrament of the Lord’s Table, a unique time of Communion in the presence of God when the elements of the broken loaf of bread and the cup (representing the Body and Blood of Jesus) are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross. It is also a time of receiving from the Lord. This regular practice is absolutely vital to our walk with Christ. John 6:53-58; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 11:17-26
God's Will for Provision
It is God’s will for believers to become whole, healthy and effective in all areas of life. But, because of the Fall, many may not receive the full benefits of God’s will while on Earth. That fact, though, should never prevent all believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ’s provision in order to better serve others. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Spiritual Provision
John 3:3-8, 3:21; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:8-13
Mental / Emotional Provision
2 Timothy 1:7; Philippians 4:6-9; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
Physical Provision
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24
Financial Provision
Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19
Spiritual Provision
John 3:3-8, 3:21; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:8-13
Mental / Emotional Provision
2 Timothy 1:7; Philippians 4:6-9; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
Physical Provision
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24
Financial Provision
Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19
Heaven
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all who believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and have put their faith and trust in Jesus, receiving Him as Savior and Lord. Matthew 6:20-21; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1 & 6-8; Philippians 1:21-24; Hebrews 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4
Hell
After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the fallen Angels. Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8
Satan
Satan and his angels constitute a real and personal enemy whose ultimate fate is eternal judgment. Jesus defeated Satan and gave to believers power over him and his angels here on earth. Matthew 25:41; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 4:4; Revelation 20:10-15
Trinity
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are distinguishable but indivisible; coequal and co-eternal. Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; 1 John 5:7; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Virgin Birth
Jesus Christ, eternally existent, became made in human likeness when He was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the Son of God. Matthew 1:18 & 23-25; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35
Salvation
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22
Redemption
Man was created good and upright, but, by voluntary transgression, he fell. His only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Genesis 1:26-31; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21
Sanctification
Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Given at Pentecost (50 days after Christ’s death on the Cross), it is the promise of the Father, sent by Jesus after His ascension, to empower the Church to preach and demonstrate the Gospel throughout the whole earth. Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6
Jesus Christ indwells all believers
Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to Him, thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. John 1:12; John 14:17; 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Christians are people who have invited the Lord Jesus Christ to come and live inside them by His Holy Spirit. They relinquish the authority of their lives over to Him, thus making Jesus the Lord of their life as well as Savior. They put their trust in what Jesus accomplished for them when He died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. John 1:12; John 14:17; 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20
Water Baptism
Following putting his or her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, it is necessary for the new convert to be baptized in water by immersion in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit in order to fulfill the command of Christ. Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:34-39; 19:1-6
Healing of the Sick
Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus' work on the cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit. Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9 &28, Romans 11:29
Resurrection
Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, all mankind will also be resurrected: for believers, to eternal life - for unbelievers, to eternal punishment. Luke 24:16, 36, & 39; John 2:19-21, 3:16, 5:28-29, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15;1 Corinthians 15:42-44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9; Revelation 20:10-15
Second Coming
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 1:7
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
We know how hard it can be to decipher the Bible. If you have any questions on our statement of faith, we would love to dig deeper into those with you.