Our Beliefs

    1. The Scriptures Inspired.  The Bible consisting of the SIXTY SIX BOOKS is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. (Heb. 4:12; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 3:15-17.)

    2. The One True God.  The One True God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed "I AM," and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association of the Trinity as Father, Son and Holy Ghost. (Deut. 6:4; Is. 43:10-11; Matt. 28:19; Mark12:29; Matt. 3:16-17; John 14:16-17.)
   3. Man, His Fall and Redemption.  Man was created well and upright, for God said, "Let Us make man in our image, after our likeness." But man fell by voluntary transgression and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Gen. 1:26, 3:1-7; Rom. 5:12-21.)
   4. The Salvation of Man.  (a) Condition to Salvation. The Grace of God, which brings salvation, hath appeared to all men through the preaching of repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ; man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, and being justified by grace through faith, he becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. (Luke 24:27; Rom. 10:13-15; Titus 2:11, 3:5-7.)
(b) The Evidence of Salvation. The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. (Rom. 8:16.) The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness. (Rom. 6:22.)
   5. Baptism in Water.  The ordinance of baptism, signifying burial with Christ, should be observed as stated in the scriptures by all who have really repented and with their hearts have truly believed in Christ as Savior and Lord. In doing they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and have resurrected with Him to walk in newness of life. (Matt. 28:19; Acts 10:47; Rom. 6:4.)
   6. The Lord's Supper.  The Lord's Supper, consisting of the bread and the fruit of the vine, is a memorial of Christ's suffering and death and a prophecy of His second coming and is entrusted on all believers, "until He comes." (Luke 22:17-20; 1 Cor. 10:16-17, 11:23-32.)
   7. The Promise of the Father.  All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father--the Baptism of the Holy Spirit according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. With it comes the bestowment of power for life and service and the endowment of the gifts and its use in the work of the ministry. (Luke 24:29; Acts 1:4-6; 1 Cor. 12:1-31.) This wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. (Acts 2:38, 10:44-46, 11:14-16, 15:7-9, 19:2.)
   8. The Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Ghost.  The full consummation of the Baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost can be evidenced by the physical sign of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and by the subsequent manifestation of spiritual power in public testimony and service. (Acts 1:8, 2:4, 42-43; 10:44-46.)
   9. Entire Sanctification.  The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no man shall see God. By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command, "Be ye holy, for I am holy." Entire sanctification is the will of God for all believers and should be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to the Word of God. (Rom 8:3-4; 1 Thess. 5:23-24; 1 Peter 1:15; 1 John 2:6; 2 Cor. 7:1.)
   10. The Church.  The Church is the body of Christ, the habituation of God through the     Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Each Believer born of the Spirit is an integral part to the General Assembly and Church of the firstborn which are written in heaven. (Eph. 1:22-23, 2:19-22; Heb. 12:23.)
   11. The Ministry and Evangelism.  A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a twofold purpose: (1) for the evangelization of the world and (2) the edifying of the Body of Christ. (Mark 16:15-20; Eph. 4:11-13.)
   12. Divine Healing.  Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. (Isa. 53:4; Matt. 8:16-17; Mark 18-20; James 5:14-16.)
   13. The Blessed Hope.  The pre-millennial second coming of  Jesus Christ, the resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their transformation with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of the Church. (Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 15:51-52; 1 Thess. 4:16-18; Titus 2:13.)
   14. The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ.  The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of all Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on the earth is the scriptural promise and the world's hope. (Rom. 11:25-27; 2 Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19:11-16, 20:1-7.)
   15. The Lake of Fire.  The Devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet and those whose names are not found written in the Book of Life shall be cast into everlasting punishment-The Lake that is burning with fire and brimstone--which is the second death. (Rev. 19:20; 20:10-15.)
   16. The New Heaven and the New Earth.  We, "according to His promise, look for a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21:1.)
   17. Restoration. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.  (Acts 3:19-21; Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Cor. 6:9-11.) We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31.) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Gateway Church.