What We Believe
- THE BIBLE IS THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16 - IN THE TRINITY
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14 - JESUS CHRIST AND HIS BLOOD PROVIDES THE ONLY WAY TO SALVATION
“Jesus saith, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.’ ” John 14:6“But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.” I John 1:7 - WATER BAPTISM
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” Matthew 28:19 - THE LORD’S SUPPER
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till He come.” 1 Corinthians 11:26 - BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
“I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;” Matthew 3:11 - SANCTIFICATION
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;” 1 Peter 1:15 - THE CHURCH
“…in whom every building having been framed together, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:19-22 - DIVINE HEALING
“But He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was on Him; and with His stripes we ourselves are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 - HEAVEN & HELL
“The wicked shall be turned into hell, all the nations that forget God.” Psalm 9:17
“…to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in Heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:4
Statement on Marriage, Gender and Sexuality
Adopted by the Advisory Board on August 19, 2015
We believe that God creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen. 1:26-27) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Gen. 2:18-25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10.)
We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of The Sanctuary as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a Biblical role model to The Sanctuary members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by The Sanctuary in any capacity, or who serve as who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matt. 5:16; Phil. 2:14-16; 1 Thess. 5:22)
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 The Sanctuary.