Beliefs

STATEMENT OF FAITH

MOVEMENT CHURCH ACCEPTS THE BIBLE AS THE REVEALED
WILL OF GOD, THE ALL-SUFFICIENT RULE OF FAITH AND PRACTICE,
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING GENERAL UNITY
OF STATEMENTS OF FAITH.

THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED

The Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, are the inspired, infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct.

Biblical Support:
2 Timothy 3:15-17
1 Thessalonians 2:13
2 Peter 1:20-21
Proverbs 30:5
Romans 16:25-26

THE ONE TRUE GOD

The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind.  He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Biblical Support
Deuteronomy 6:4
1 John 5:7
Genesis 1:26
Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19
Luke 1:35, 3:22
Isaiah 9:6, 43:10,11
Hebrews 3:7-11

THE DIVINITY OF JESUS

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.  The Scriptures declare His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death and resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of God.

Biblical Support
John 1:1, 14, 20:28
1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16
Isaiah 9:6
Philippians 2:5-6, 9-11
Luke 1:31, 35, 24:39
1 Peter 2:22
Hebrews 7:26
Acts 2:22, 10:38

THE FALL OF MAN

Man was created good and upright; for God said, “Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness.”  However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God.

Biblical Support
Genesis 1:26-27
Genesis 2:17
Genesis 3:6
Romans 5:12-19

THE SALVATION OF MAN

Man’s only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.  Salvation is by faith through grace and demonstrated in repentance.

Biblical Support
Luke 24:47
John 3:3
Romans 8:16
Romans 10:9-10, 13-15
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 4:24
Titus 2:11-12
Titus 3:5-7

ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

Water Baptism
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost and by full immersion

Biblical Support
Matthew 28:19
Mark 16:16
Acts 10:47-48
Romans 6:4

Holy Communion
The Lord’s Supper consisting of the Body and Blood represented in the fruit of the vine and bread.

Biblical Support
1 Corinthians 11:26
2 Peter 1:4

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Baptism of the Holy Spirit (yielding to the Holy Spirit) according to Acts 1:8 and Acts 2:4 for those who seek His empowerment, to walk in the Spirit. The Gifts of the Spirit are for those seeking an outward work and witness of the Holy Spirit

Biblical Support:
Luke 24:49
Acts 1:4, 8
Acts 8:12-17
Acts 10:44-46
Acts 11:14-16
Acts 15:7-9
1 Corinthians 12:1-31

SANCTIFICATION

The act of renewal of the whole person (mind, heart, and body) by separation from that which is evil, and dedication unto God.

Biblical Support:
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
Romans 6:1-11, 13,
Romans 8:1-2, 13, 29
Romans 12:1-2
Hebrews 2:11
Hebrews 12:14
Hebrews 13:12
1 Peter 1:5, 15-16

THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION

The Church is the representative of Jesus on earth and exists on a mission to carry out Jesus’ final command, the Great Commission

Biblical Support:
Ephesians 1:22-23
Ephesians 2:19-22
Ephesians 4:11-16
Hebrews 12:23
John 17:11
John 20-23
Acts 1:8
Matthew 28:19-20
Mark 16:15-16

THE MINISTRY

Divinely-called and scripturally-ordained ministers are provided by God to lead the church in evangelization, worship, building the body, general leadership of the church and meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion

Biblical Support:
Mark 16:15-20
John 4:23-24
Ephesians 4:11-16
Psalms 112:9
Galatians 2:10
Galatians 6:10
James 1:27

DIVINE HEALING

Is provided for today by the Scriptures and included in the atonement for our sins

Biblical Support:
Psalm 103:2-3
Isaiah 53:4-5
Matthew 8:16-17
Mark 16:17-18
Acts 8:6-7
James 5:14-16
1 Corinthians 12:9, 28
Romans 11:29

THE BLESSED HOPE

The resurrection of the redeemed is the blessed hope of the body of Christ.

Biblical Support:
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Romans 8:23
Titus 2:13
1 Corinthians 15:51-52

THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST

The second coming of Christ includes the rapture and a return to earth by Christ with his saints for a thousand year reign.

Biblical Support:
Zechariah 14:5
Matthew 24:27, 30
Revelation 1:7
Revelation 19:11-14
Revelation 20:1-6
Romans 11:26-27
Isaiah 11:6-9
Psalms 72:3-8
Micah 4:3-4

THE FINAL JUDGMENT

There will be a final judgment at which every man and woman will be judged.

Biblical Support:
Matthew 25:46
Mark 9:43-48
Revelation 19:20
Revelation 20:11-15
Revelation 21:8

THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH

All of God’s children will reign forever in a new heaven and a new earth.

Biblical Support:
2 Peter 3:13
Revelation 21, 22