We believe that man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore spiritually lost, and only by rebirth through the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained. – Beatty Community ChurchStatement of Faith Man: Created In God’s Image How do we know man was created directly by God? The account in Genesis 2:7 says God created man in His own image. The story of creation is not figurative but actually happened. Jesus considered this account as literally true (Mark 10:5-6). Man did not evolve. Of all that God created, what makes man unique? Man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27, 9:6). He was created to be like God. Man …Continue reading →
We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ for his church and that this “blessed hope” has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer. – Beatty Community ChurchStatement of Faith Jesus’ Second Coming What do we mean by “personal” return? Jesus’ return will be physical and visible (Job 19:25-26, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7), in the same way He ascended to heaven ( Acts 1:9-11). It will not be an invisible “spiritual” return as some cults teach, as Jesus has never left us spiritually. What do we mean by “imminent” return? Jesus’ second coming can happen at any time. He will come unexpectedly – like a thief in the night (Matthew …Continue reading →
We believe that the true church is composed of all such persons, who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been reborn through the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ, of which He is the head. – Beatty Community ChurchStatement of Faith What is the church? The church consists of all who have been saved by faith in Jesus Christ. What is the purpose of the church? The church is to glorify God (Ephesians 3:21), edify believers (Ephesians 4:11-12), and evangelize the world (Matthew 28:19-20). The church is called the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27), which signifies that Christ is manifested through us to each other and to the world (Ephesians 5:30). Jesus Christ …Continue reading →
