Preface

At Shoe Leather Gospel, we believe that doctrine matters—not as abstract theory, but as truth that walks. Our mission is to put shoe leather on the Gospel by helping believers know Christ deeply, grow in biblical truth, and go into the world equipped to live for His glory. This Statement of Faith serves as the foundation for that mission, articulating the core biblical truths that guide our teaching, discipleship, and ministry strategy.

Rooted in our vision to equip believers to walk faithfully, think biblically, and live for Christ’s glory in every sphere of life, this Statement underscores our commitment to:

The Word of God: We submit to the Bible as our final authority—clear, sufficient, and true in all it affirms.
Life Application: We affirm that truth must be walked, not just known, embodying our value of everyday faithfulness.
Rooted Theology: We are dedicated to teaching deep truths in plain language, upholding doctrinal clarity to build strong disciples.

This Statement is not merely a set of beliefs but a call to live out these truths in the grit of real life, embodying our core values and fulfilling our mission. We recognize that doctrinal statements are not infallible, but we believe this one reflects a faithful summary of the teaching of Scripture. Our allegiance is to Christ and His Word, not to traditions or trends. As such, this Statement is subject to correction by the Bible itself—but not by cultural consensus or theological novelty.

Our aim is simple: to live and teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that is biblically anchored, theologically sound, culturally engaged, and spiritually transformative—so that everyday believers can walk in truth, hope, and faithfulness.

What is the Bible?

We believe that the Bible is God’s written revelation to man and the 66 books of the Bible as given to us through the Holy Spirit constitute the only sufficient, certain, and infallible Words of God.
Hebrews 1:1-2 | 1 Corinthians 2:7-14 | 2 Peter 1:20-21

Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.

New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude, Revelation

We believe that the Word of God reveals the truths about God’s nature and His attributes, that all scripture is inspired by God, and absolutely inerrant in the original manuscripts, infallible, and God-breathed. We stand in agreement with The Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy
1 Thessalonians 2:13 | 1 Corinthians 2:13 | 2 Timothy 3:16 | Psalm 12:6

We believe that God brought about His written Word by a process of dual authorship. The Holy Spirit moved through the human authors, using their individual personalities and unique styles of writing. They composed and recorded God’s Word to man without error.
2 Peter 1:20-21 | Matthew 5:18 | 2 Timothy 3:16

We believe that scripture attest for itself four characteristics or attributes, that of (1) the authority of Scripture; (2) the clarity of Scripture; (3) the necessity of Scripture; and (4) the sufficiency of Scripture:

“The authority of Scripture means that all the words in Scripture are God’s words in such a way that to disbelieve or disobey any word of Scripture is to disbelieve or disobey God.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“The clarity of Scripture means that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God’s help and being willing to follow it. We believe that Scripture is to be interpreted using the literal, grammatical, and historical method of interpretation, allowing the plain sense of the text to guide our understanding unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.” Deuteronomy 6:6-8
“The necessity of Scripture means that the Bible is necessary for knowing the gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for knowing God’s will, but is not necessary for knowing that God exists or for knowing something about God’s character and moral laws.” Matthew 4:4
“The sufficiency of Scripture means that Scripture contained all the words of God He intended His people to have at each stage of redemptive history, and that it now contains everything we need God to tell us for salvation, for trusting Him perfectly, and for obeying Him perfectly. We affirm that this sufficiency unfolds progressively through the covenants revealed in Scripture—culminating in Christ—and that the Bible, rightly interpreted, reveals God’s plan across distinct dispensations without error or omission.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Who is God?

We believe there is one true and living God, infinite in being, perfect in all His attributes, and unchanging in His essence. God is Spirit (John 4:24), all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise, and holy.

We believe that God eternally exists as three distinct persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—each fully and equally God, and each equally deserving of worship and obedience. These three share the same divine essence yet are distinguished by personal relationships and roles within the Godhead. We affirm the doctrine of the Trinity: one God in essence, three in person, not three gods, nor one person acting in three modes.
Deuteronomy 6:4 | Isaiah 45:5-7 | 1 Corinthians 8:4 | John 4:24 | Matthew 28:19 | 2 Corinthians 13:14

Who is God the Father?

We believe that God the Father is the first Person of the Trinity, from whom are all things and for whom all things exist. He is infinite, unchanging, and perfect in all His attributes. He is the Creator of all things, calling the universe into existence by His word, and He governs all things according to His sovereign will for His own glory and grace.
1 Corinthians 8:6 | Romans 11:36 | Genesis 1:1–31

We believe as the only absolute and omnipotent Ruler, God the Father is sovereign in creation, providence, and redemption. He has decreed all things that come to pass for His own glory, and He continually upholds, directs, and governs all creatures and events.
Psalm 103:19 | Ephesians 3:9 | Romans 11:36 | 1 Chronicles 29:11

We believe that His fatherhood includes both His eternal relationship within the Trinity (as Father to the Son) and His redemptive relationship with His people—those adopted as sons through faith in Christ.
Ephesians 4:6 | Romans 8:14

We believe and affirm that in His sovereignty, God is not the author or approver of sin. He is holy and righteous in all His ways, and though He permits evil within His sovereign plan, He Himself is without sin.
Hab 1:13 | John 8:38–47 | 1 Peter 1:17

We believe in Soli Deo Gloria—to God alone be the glory. Everything that is done is for His glory, not for the exaltation of man. Christians are called to live with a passion for God’s honor, not their own.
Psalm 50:22 | Isaiah 43:6–7 | Ephesians 1:6 | 1 Corinthians 10:31

Who is Jesus Christ?

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity, who possesses all the attributes of deity and shares the same divine essence with the Father and the Holy Spirit. As He declared, “I and the Father are one”, and “He who has seen Me has seen the Father”. This truth was faithfully affirmed by the early church at the Councils of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381), in agreement with the clear testimony of Scripture.
John 10:30, 14:9

We believe that all things were created through Christ, according to the will of the Father. Christ is the agent of creation and the one who upholds all things by the word of His power.
John 1:3 | Colossians 1:15–17 | Hebrews 1:2

We believe that in the incarnation, the eternal Son of God took on full humanity without surrendering His deity. He set aside the privileges of divine glory, but not the essence of His divinity, and was born of a virgin in accordance with prophecy. Thus, Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man, united in one person without confusion, change, division, or separation.
Philippians 2:5–8 | Colossians 2:9

We believe that Jesus Christ is the unique God-Man, representing both deity and humanity perfectly and eternally. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary to reveal God, to redeem mankind, and to rule as King in God’s coming kingdom.
Micah 5:2 | John 5:23 | Colossians 2:9 | Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:23 | John 1:14 | Psalm 2:7–9 | Philippians 2:9–11

We believe in Solus Christus—that salvation is accomplished by Christ alone, through His atoning death and resurrection, apart from any human effort. Jesus is the one and only mediator between God and man, and there is no salvation outside of Him.
John 14:6 | Acts 4:12 | 1 Timothy 2:5 | Hebrews 2:17 | 1 John 2:1–2

Who is the Holy Spirit?

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person, eternal and fully God. He possesses all the attributes of personhood—intellect, emotions, and will—and all the attributes of deity, including omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, and truthfulness. In all divine attributes, He is coequal and consubstantial with the Father and the Son.
1 Corinthians 2:10–13 | Psalm 139:7–10 | Acts 5:3–4 | Matthew 28:19 |2 Corinthians 13:14

We believe that the Holy Spirit executes the divine will in relation to mankind. He was active in creation, the incarnation, the inspiration of Scripture, and the work of salvation.
Genesis 1:2 | Matthew 1:18 | 2 Peter 1:20–21 | John 3:5–7

We believe that the Spirit’s unique work in this present age began at Pentecost, when He was sent by the Father and the Son to inaugurate the Church and indwell every believer. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and He glorifies Christ by transforming believers into His image.
John 14:16–17 | John 16:7–9 | Acts 2:4 | Romans 8:29 | 2 Corinthians 3:18

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the sovereign agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the Body of Christ. He indwells, sanctifies, instructs, empowers, and seals believers until the day of redemption.
1 Corinthians 12:13 | Ephesians 1:13–14 | Romans 8:9 | 2 Corinthians 3:6

We believe that the Holy Spirit inspired the apostles and prophets to record God’s Word without error, giving us the completed Scriptures. He now illumines the minds of believers to understand and apply God’s truth, though He no longer gives new revelation beyond the closed canon of Scripture.
John 16:13 | 2 Peter 1:19–21 | 1 John 2:20, 27

We believe that the Holy Spirit sovereignly distributes spiritual gifts to the Church. While sign gifts such as tongues, prophecy, and miraculous healing were foundational in the apostolic era, we believe these have ceased. The Spirit continues to grant edifying gifts for the building up of the Church today, such as teaching, leadership, mercy, and helps.
Acts 1:8 | 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 | Romans 12:6–8 | Ephesians 4:11–12

What is the nature of humanity?

We believe that man was directly and immediately created by God in His image and likeness. Man was created free from sin, possessing a rational nature, intelligence, volition, and moral responsibility to God.
Genesis 2:7 | Genesis 2:15–25 | James 3:9

We believe that God’s intention in creating humanity was that man should glorify God, enjoy fellowship with Him, live in obedience to His will, and fulfill His purpose in the world.
Isaiah 43:7 | Colossians 1:16 | Revelation 4:11

We believe that through Adam’s disobedience to the revealed will of God, humanity fell into sin. In that act, man lost his innocence, incurred spiritual and physical death, came under the wrath of God, and became inherently corrupt and utterly incapable of choosing or doing what is acceptable to God. Humanity was rendered hopeless apart from divine intervention. Salvation is wholly of God’s grace through the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Genesis 2:16–17 | Genesis 3:1–19 | John 3:36 | Romans 3:23 | Romans 6:23 | 1 Corinthians 2:14 | Ephesians 2:1–3 | 1 Timothy 2:13–14 | 1 John 1:8

We believe that because all men were in Adam, a sin nature has been transmitted to all humanity throughout all generations. Jesus Christ alone was without sin, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. All men are therefore sinners by nature, alienated from God, and in need of salvation.
Psalm 14:1–3 | Jeremiah 17:9 | Romans 3:9–18 | Romans 3:23 | Romans 5:10–12

What is the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection?

We believe that the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ constitute the atoning work by which our salvation was secured. This work was performed through His perfect life, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. It was required by the holy justice of God and accomplished through His eternal love. God sent His Son to be the propitiation for sin—a wrath-bearing substitute—so that He might be just and the justifier of those who believe in Him.
John 3:16 | Romans 3:25–26

We believe in the absolute necessity of the atonement. Because “it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins,” a greater and perfect sacrifice was required. Only the shed blood of Christ—His substitutionary death—could truly satisfy divine justice and provide forgiveness. There was no other way for God to save sinners apart from the death of His Son.
Matthew 26:39 | Luke 24:25–27 | Romans 3:26 | Hebrews 9:23–26 | Hebrews 10:4

We believe that Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through the shedding of His blood on the cross. His death was voluntary, vicarious, substitutionary, propitiatory, and redemptive.
John 10:15 | Romans 3:24–25 | Romans 5:8 | 1 Peter 2:24

We believe that our justification is secured by Christ’s literal, physical resurrection from the dead. His resurrection validated His victory over sin and death and guarantees the justification and eternal life of all who believe. Christ is now ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He serves as our Advocate and High Priest.
Matthew 28:6 | Luke 24:38–39 | Acts 2:30–31 | Romans 4:25 | Romans 8:34 | Hebrews 7:25 | Hebrews 9:24 | 1 John 2:1

We believe that in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, God affirmed the full deity of His Son and gave public proof that the atoning sacrifice had been accepted. The bodily resurrection of Christ is also the guarantee of the future resurrection of all believers in glory.
John 5:26–29 | John 14:19 | Romans 1:4 | Romans 4:25 | Romans 6:5–10 | 1 Corinthians 15:20 | 1 Corinthians 15:23

We believe that while Christ’s atonement is sufficient for all, it is efficacious only for the elect. Jesus bore the sins of His people—those whom the Father gave Him. He laid down His life for the sheep, not for the goats. His blood was poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins, not for all without distinction. In His high priestly prayer, He explicitly interceded not for the world, but for those given to Him by the Father. This particular redemption fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would bear the sins of many.
Matthew 25:32–33 | Matthew 26:28 | John 10:11 | John 10:15 | John 17:9 | Acts 20:28 | Ephesians 5:25–27 | Isaiah 53:12

How does a person become a Christian?

We believe in Sola gratia—that salvation is wholly of God by grace, on the basis of the redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ and the merit of His shed blood, not on the basis of human merit or works. Based on the teaching of Scripture, there is an Order of Salvation that reflects God’s redemptive work in the life of the believer.
John 1:12 | Ephesians 1:7 | Ephesians 2:8–10 | 1 Peter 1:18–19

Election: God’s choice of people to be saved
We believe that election is the sovereign act of God before the foundation of the world, in which He chose certain individuals to be saved—not based on foreseen merit or faith, but solely according to His good pleasure and will. This election is unconditional and gracious, yet it does not negate the responsibility of man to repent and believe. The mystery of election and human responsibility is affirmed, not resolved.
Romans 8:28–30 | Romans 9:22–23 | Ephesians 1:4–11 | 2 Thessalonians 2:13 | 2 Timothy 2:10 | 1 Peter 1:1–2 | Ezekiel 18:23 | Ezekiel 18:32 | Ezekiel 33:11 | John 3:18–19 | John 3:36 | John 5:40 | 2 Thessalonians 2:10–12 | Revelation 22:17

The Gospel Call: Proclaiming the message of the gospel
We believe that the gospel call includes the general call—the external proclamation of the gospel to all—and the effectual call, in which the Father draws His elect through the Spirit-empowered preaching of Christ crucified. This divine summons results in a willing and saving response and is the outworking of God’s irresistible grace.
Romans 1:6–7 | Romans 8:29–30 | Romans 9:16 | 1 Peter 2:9 | 1 Peter 5:10 | 1 Corinthians 1:9 | Acts 2:29 | 1 Thessalonians 2:12 | 2 Peter 1:3

Regeneration: Being born again
We believe that regeneration is the supernatural and instantaneous work of the Holy Spirit by which the sinner is given spiritual life. It is accomplished solely by the Spirit through the Word, enabling the elect sinner to repent and believe. Regeneration results in a new nature, new affections, and a transformed will. It is evidenced by ongoing repentance, increasing obedience, and Christlikeness in conduct.
John 3:3–7 | John 5:24 | Titus 3:5 | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 | Ephesians 2:10 | Ephesians 5:17–21 | Philippians 2:12 | Colossians 3:16 | 2 Peter 1:4–10 | 2 Corinthians 3:18 | Romans 8:17 | 1 John 3:2–3

Conversion: Faith and repentance – Sola fide
We believe that conversion is the willing response of the regenerated heart to the gospel call, wherein the sinner repents of sin and places faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. This faith includes knowledge, assent, and personal trust. True saving faith is the instrument of justification and the fruit of divine grace.
John 1:12 | John 3:16 | John 6:37 | John 7:37 | Matthew 11:28–30 | Hebrews 7:25 | 2 Corinthians 5:19–20

Adoption: Membership in God’s family
We believe that adoption is the gracious act of God by which He makes justified sinners members of His family. Though chosen from eternity, we lived as enemies of God until the moment of our conversion. At salvation, we were adopted through Jesus Christ, becoming sons and daughters of God, and heirs with Christ.
Ephesians 1:4–5 | Ephesians 2:1–2 | 1 John 3:1–2

Sanctification: Right conduct of life
We believe that sanctification is the progressive work of God and the believer, through which the Christian is conformed more and more to the image of Christ. It involves cooperation with the indwelling Holy Spirit and increasing obedience to God’s Word. Though never complete in this life, sanctification is the fruit and evidence of genuine salvation.
Matthew 5:48 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Death: Going to be with the Lord
We believe that physical death is the temporary separation of soul and body. For the believer, the soul passes immediately into the presence of Christ. This conscious fellowship continues until the rapture, when the soul is reunited with a resurrected, glorified body. The intermediate state is one of joy and worship for the redeemed.
Revelation 6:9–11 | Revelation 20:4–6 | Luke 23:43 | Philippians 1:21–24 | 2 Corinthians 5:8 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 | Philippians 3:21 | 1 Corinthians 15:35–44 | 1 Corinthians 15:50–54

Glorification: Receiving a resurrection body
We believe that glorification is the final stage in the believer’s salvation, occurring at the return of Christ. At that moment, the bodies of deceased saints will be raised imperishable and reunited with their souls, and living believers will be instantly transformed. All believers will receive resurrection bodies like Christ’s—immortal, perfected, and fitted for eternal glory.
Romans 8:17 | Romans 8:23–24 | 1 Corinthians 15:12–58 | 1 Thessalonians 4:14–17 | John 5:28–29 | John 6:39–40

How does a person grow as a Christian?

We believe that sanctification is the progressive work of God and man that makes believers more and more free from sin and conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ. While justification is a declarative act, sanctification is an ongoing process that continues throughout the Christian life. It is our internal transformation, in which we cooperate with the Holy Spirit through faithful obedience to the Word of God.
Matthew 5:48 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23

We believe that sanctification occurs in three stages:

Beginning at regeneration: At the moment of salvation, the believer is set apart positionally as holy through the washing of regeneration and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 | 1 John 3:9 | 1 Corinthians 6:11 | Acts 20:32
Progressing throughout life: Sanctification increases as the believer grows in grace, resists sin, and becomes more like Christ in character and conduct. Romans 6:11–13 | Romans 6:18–19 | 2 Corinthians 3:18 | Philippians 3:13–14 | Hebrews 12:1
Completed at death and glorification: The soul is perfected at death, and the body will be glorified at Christ’s return. This final stage completes the believer’s sanctification in soul and body. Romans 6:12–13 | 1 John 1:8 | Hebrews 12:23 | Revelation 21:27 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | Philippians 3:21 | 1 Corinthians 15:23

We believe that the New Testament outlines how believers grow in sanctification through cooperation with the indwelling Holy Spirit by means of:

Bible reading and meditation. Psalm 1:2 | Matthew 4:4 | John 17:17
Prayer. Ephesians 6:18 | Philippians 4:6
Worship. Ephesians 5:18–20
Witnessing. Matthew 28:19–20
Christian fellowship. Hebrews 10:24–25
Self-discipline and self-control. Galatians 5:23 | Titus 1:8

What is the church?

We believe that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ are immediately placed by the Holy Spirit into one united spiritual Body—the Church, the bride of Christ—of which Christ is the Head.
1 Corinthians 12:12–13 | 2 Corinthians 11:2 | Ephesians 5:23–32 | Revelation 19:7–8 | Ephesians 1:22 | Ephesians 4:15 | Colossians 1:18

We believe that the Church began on the Day of Pentecost and will continue until the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming. Its mission and spiritual power were inaugurated at Pentecost and will be consummated when Christ gathers His bride.
Acts 2:1–21 | Acts 2:38–47 | 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

We believe that the Church is a unique spiritual organism, designed by Christ and made up of all born-again believers during this present age. The Church is distinct from Israel, a mystery not revealed in previous ages.
Ephesians 2:11 | Ephesians 3:1–6 | 1 Corinthians 10:32 | Ephesians 5:32

We believe that Christ is the supreme authority over His Church. Under Him, elders (also called bishops, pastors, or pastor-teachers) and deacons are the biblically designated officers who must meet the qualifications given in Scripture.
1 Corinthians 11:3 | Ephesians 1:22 | Ephesians 4:11 | Colossians 1:18 | Acts 20:28 | 1 Timothy 3:1–13 | Titus 1:5–9 | 1 Peter 5:1–5

We believe that these leaders serve as under-shepherds of Christ and are charged with the spiritual oversight of the flock. The congregation is to joyfully submit to their leadership.
1 Timothy 5:17–22 | Hebrews 13:7 | Hebrews 13:17

We believe in the autonomy of the local church, free from external control. Each congregation is self-governing and under the headship of Christ alone.
Titus 1:5

We believe that it is appropriate for biblically faithful churches to cooperate with one another in gospel ministry. However, each local church, under the leadership of its elders, is solely responsible for determining the extent and manner of such cooperation, as well as all matters of membership, discipline, benevolence, and governance.
Acts 15:19–31 | Acts 20:28 | 1 Corinthians 5:4–7 | 1 Corinthians 5:13 | 1 Peter 5:1–4

We believe that two ordinances have been entrusted to the local church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

We believe that Christian baptism by immersion is a public testimony of faith and union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It is a sign of fellowship with the visible Body of Christ and a declaration of the believer’s loyalty to the crucified and risen Savior.
Acts 2:38–42 | Acts 8:36–39 | Romans 6:1–11
We believe that the Lord’s Supper is a commemoration of Christ’s death until He returns. It should always be preceded by serious self-examination. Though the bread and cup are symbolic, the Lord’s Supper is a true communion with the risen Christ, who is present spiritually and fellowships with His people in a unique way.
1 Corinthians 10:16 | 1 Corinthians 11:28–32

Who are Angles

Holy Angels

We believe that angels are created spiritual beings, distinct from humans and without physical bodies, who serve as messengers and ministers of God. Though they are a higher order of creation than mankind in this present age, they are not to be worshiped. They were created to serve God, to execute His purposes, and to worship Him continually.
Luke 2:9–14 | Hebrews 1:6–7 | Hebrews 1:14 | Hebrews 2:6–7 | Revelation 5:11–14 | Revelation 19:10 | Revelation 22:9

Fallen Angels

We believe that Satan is a real, personal being and a created angel who sinned through pride and rebellion against his Creator. He was cast out of heaven, took a host of angels with him, and introduced sin into the human race by tempting Eve. He thus incurred the judgment of God.
Isaiah 14:12–17 | Ezekiel 28:11–19 | Genesis 3:1–15 | Matthew 25:41 | Revelation 12:1–14

We believe that Satan is the declared enemy of God and man. He is the prince of this world and the accuser of the brethren. Though he is active in the present age, he was decisively defeated through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and will be eternally consigned to the lake of fire at the final judgment.
Isaiah 14:12–17 | Ezekiel 28:11–19 | Matthew 4:1–11 | Matthew 25:41 | Romans 16:20 | Revelation 12:9–10 | Revelation 20:10

What does the future hold?

Death

We believe that physical death brings no loss of soul or spirit. At death, the soul of the redeemed passes immediately into the presence of Christ. There is a temporary separation of body and soul, which continues until the rapture, when the soul is reunited with a glorified resurrection body. Until that time, the souls of the redeemed remain in conscious, joyful fellowship with the Lord.
Revelation 6:9–11 | Revelation 20:4–6 | Luke 23:43 | Philippians 1:21–24 | Philippians 3:21 | 2 Corinthians 5:8 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 | 1 Corinthians 15:35–44 | 1 Corinthians 15:50–54

We believe that the souls of the unsaved are kept in conscious punishment until the second resurrection, when they will be reunited with their resurrected bodies. They will stand before the Great White Throne judgment and be cast into the lake of fire—eternally separated from God.
Luke 16:19–26 | Revelation 20:11–15 | John 5:28–29 | Daniel 12:2 | Matthew 25:41–46 | 2 Thessalonians 1:7–9

The Rapture of the Church

We believe that Jesus Christ will return personally, bodily, and imminently to receive His Church unto Himself at the rapture. Between the rapture and His glorious return to earth, believers will be judged and rewarded at the judgment seat of Christ.
Acts 1:9–11 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 | Revelation 20 | Titus 2:13 | John 14:1–3 | 1 Corinthians 3:11–15 | 1 Corinthians 15:51–53 | 1 Thessalonians 4:15–5:11 | 2 Corinthians 5:10

The Tribulation Period

We believe that immediately following the rapture, the righteous judgments of God will be poured out upon an unbelieving world during a seven-year period of tribulation. This time includes Daniel’s seventieth week and is climactically concluded by the second coming of Christ in glory. At that time, Old Testament saints and tribulation martyrs will be raised, and the living will be judged.
John 14:1–3 | 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 | Jeremiah 30:7 | Daniel 9:24–27 | Daniel 12:1–3 | 2 Thessalonians 2:7–12 | Revelation 16 | Matthew 24:15–31 | Matthew 25:31–46 | Revelation 20:4–6

The Second Coming and The Millennial Reign

We believe that after the tribulation period, Jesus Christ will return bodily to earth to occupy the throne of David and establish His millennial kingdom for one thousand years. During this time, resurrected saints will reign with Him over Israel and the nations. The Antichrist and the False Prophet will be cast into the lake of fire, and Satan will be bound and confined to the abyss.
Matthew 25:31 | Luke 1:31–33 | Acts 1:10–11 | Acts 2:29–30 | Revelation 19:11–16 | Revelation 20:1–7 | Ezekiel 37:21–28 | Daniel 7:17–27

We believe that this kingdom fulfills God’s covenant promises to Israel, restoring them to the land. Though temporarily set aside due to disobedience, Israel will be spiritually awakened and enter into national blessing and covenantal fulfillment.
Isaiah 65:17–25 | Ezekiel 36:22–32 | Ezekiel 37:21–28 | Zechariah 8:1–17 | Deuteronomy 28:15–68 | Matthew 21:43 | Romans 11:1–29 | Jeremiah 31:31–34

We believe that the millennial reign of Christ will be marked by peace, justice, righteousness, harmony, and long life. This period will conclude with the release of Satan for a final rebellion.
Isaiah 65:17–25 | Ezekiel 36:33–38 | Revelation 20:7

The Judgement of the Lost

We believe that after the millennial reign, Satan will be released and will deceive the nations in one final rebellion against Christ. Fire will come down from heaven to consume them, and Satan will be cast forever into the lake of fire.
Revelation 20:7–10 | Matthew 25:41 | John 5:22

We believe that all unbelievers will be physically resurrected to stand before Christ at the Great White Throne judgment, where they will be judged according to their deeds and sentenced to eternal, conscious punishment in the lake of fire.
John 5:28–29 | Matthew 25:41 | Revelation 20:11–15

Eternity

We believe that after the final judgment, the redeemed will enter into the eternal state of glory with God. This will include the destruction of the present heavens and earth and the creation of a new heaven and new earth, in which righteousness dwells. The New Jerusalem will descend from heaven, and the saints will dwell with God and one another in eternal fellowship.
2 Thessalonians 1:9 | Revelation 20:7–15 | Revelation 21–22 | Revelation 21:2 | 2 Peter 3:10 | Ephesians 5:5 | John 17:3 | 1 Corinthians 15:24–28

We believe that Jesus Christ, having completed His redemptive mission, will deliver the kingdom to God the Father, and the Triune God will reign forever and ever.

Upcoming Podcasts

Introduction to Walking with God Podcast

Worldviews in Collision: Why What You Believe Shapes Everything

Meet the Worldviews: Four Ways People See Everything

Truth Under Fire: Testing the World’s Beliefs

Firm Foundation: What the Bible Says About Everything

Can We Trust the Bible? The Backbone of a Biblical Worldview

What’s Wrong with the World? Facing Evil and Suffering with Truth

Statement of Faith