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In essential beliefs, we have unity.

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all…” Ephesians 4:4-6a (NIV)


In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Who are you to judge someone elses’ servant? To his own master he stands or falls. So, then, each of us will give an account of himself to God so whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Romans 14: 1,4,12, and 22 (NIV)


In all beliefs, we show love.

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. I Corinthians 13:2 (NIV)

We Are Foursquare

New Life Church is a church of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. 

The meaning behind it:

The term "Foursquare Gospel" came about through the denomination's founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, during an evangelistic campaign in Oakland, Calif., in 1922. It represents that which is equally balanced on all sides, established and enduring.


We believe in Jesus Christ as:

THE SAVIOR

"But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him..." –Isaiah 53:5 (Titus 2:14, Isaiah 55:7, Hebrews 7:25, Isaiah 1:18)


THE HEALER

"He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses..." –Matthew 8:17 (Mark 16:17-18, Matthew 9:5-6, Acts 4:29-30)


THE BAPTIZER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

"For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit... you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." –Acts 1:5,8 (John 14:16-17, Acts 2:4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44-46, 1 Corinthians 3:16)


THE SOON-COMING KING

"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout... the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." –1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Titus 2:12-13, Matthew 24:36-44, Hebrews 9:28, Luke 19:13, Luke 12:35-37.)

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Our Doctrine - What We Believe

The Holy Scriptures - We believe the Bible is God-inspired. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)


The Eternal Godhead - We believe God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. (2 Corinthians 13:14)


The Fall of Man - We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection. (Romans 5:12)


The Plan of Salvation - We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)


Salvation Through Grace - We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ. (Ephesians 2:8)


Repentance and Acceptance - We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a wholehearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. (1 John 1:9)


The New Birth - We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)


Daily Christian Life - We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith. (Hebrews 6:1)


Baptism and the Lord’s Supper - We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Mt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine. (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25)


Baptism of the Holy Spirit - We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days. (Acts 2:4)


The Spirit-Filled Life - We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily. (Ephesians 4:30-32)


The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit - We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian, and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22)


Moderation - We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticisms. (Philippians 4:5)


Divine Healing - We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith. (James 5:14-16)


The Second Coming of Christ - We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17)


Church Relationship - We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25)


Civil Government - We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God. (Romans 13:1-5)


The Final Judgment - We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)


Heaven - We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers. (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)


Hell - We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior. (Revelation 20:10, 15)


Evangelism - We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church. (James 5:20)


Tithes and Offerings - We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings. (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7