what we believe +
Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Psalm16:5-11; Psalm 86:9; Romans 11:36; Revelation 4:11
Members of Christ the Rock affirm the following:
The Word of God
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error It is the supreme and final authority for all matters of Christian life and belief.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; Mark 13:31; John 8:31,32; John 20:31; Acts 20:32
The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons – God the Father, God the Son, who is Jesus Christ, and God the Holy Spirit. These persons are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
Genesis 1:1,26; John 1:1,3; Matthew 28:19; John 4:24; Romans 1:19,20; Ephesians 4:5,6
God the Father
We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He infallibly foreknows all that shall come to pass, that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Luke 10:21,22; Matthew 23:9; John 3:16; 6:27; Romans 1:7; I Timothy 1:1,2; 2:5,6; I Peter 1:3; Revelation 1:6
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth.
Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:1; 20:28; Romans 9:5; 8:46; II Corinthians 5:21; I Peter 2:21-23; John 20:30, 31; Matthew 20:28; Ephesians 1:4; Acts 1:11; Romans 5:6-8; 6:9,10; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:28; I Timothy 3:16
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. We believe that he works progressively to transform genuine believers more and more into the image of Christ. His work is carried on in our hearts through such appointed means as the study of Scripture, prayer, worship, and fellowship with other believers. The Holy Spirit also empowers believers for Christian witness and service and gives gifts for the building up of the body of Christ, the church.
John 14:16,17,26; 15:26,27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26
Humanity & Regeneration
We believe that man was created by God in His own image, but through his sin incurred physical and spiritual death. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and are sinners by choice and therefore under condemnation. We believe that those who repent and forsake sin and trust Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit and become new creatures, delivered from condemnation and receive eternal life.
Genesis. 1:26; 5:2; Genesis 3; Genesis 2:17; 3:19; Eccl. 2:11; John 3:14; 5:24; John 5:30; 7:13; 8:12; 10:26; Romans 1:16; Romans 9:22; II Thessalonians 1:9; Rev. 19:3,20; 20:10;14,15; 21:18; Psalm 51:7; Jeremiah 17:9; James 1:14; Romans 3:19; 5:19; Proverbs 28:13; I John 1:9; John 3:16; John 1:13; II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:1
The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, service, and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.
Ephesians 2:19-22; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:19-21; Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:23-25
Christian Conduct
We believe that a Christian should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others; that his conduct should be blameless before the world; that he should be a faithful steward of his possessions; and that he should seek to realize for himself and others the full stature of maturity in Christ.
I Corinthians 10:31; Romans 12:1-3; Hebrews 12:1-2; John 14:15,23-24; I John 2:3-6; II Corinthians 9:6-9; I Corinthians 4:2; Col. 1:9-10
The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local church, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of the believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:3-5; I Corinthians 11:23-26
Final Things
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ will return to earth, personally and visibly, to establish his kingdom in the new heavens and the new earth. We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost—the saved to endless joy, living and reigning with Christ, and the lost to endless punishment away from the benevolent presence of God.
Matthew 16:27; Mark 14:62; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; Phil. 3:20; I Thessalonians 4:15; II Timothy 4:1; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 4:5; I Corinthians 15; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 20:4-6,11-15
What to Expect
We’d love to have you join us for one of our services. Here’s what you’ll find:
- A diverse church, racially and generationally.
- A relaxed atmosphere. (Feel free to arrive early and drop by The Brew coffee bar inside our foyer.)
- Passionate worshipers. Our meetings include contemporary music and preaching straight from the Bible.
First Time Here?
If you’re new to Christ the Rock and plan to visit on a Sunday, here are some practical things you’ll want to know:
- Parking: Our parking lot team will show you to an open parking space and direct you to the nearest entrance.
- Information/Directions: The HUB is staffed by helpful people who can answer your questions. CTR is an accessible facility. If you require wheelchair access, designated parking or seating, directions to our accessible restrooms, or additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.
What About My Kids?
Our Hub located in the foyer, is staffed by helpful volunteers who will point you in the right direction to make sure you get your children to the appropriate location.
Opportunities are available at all services for children, nursery through 5th grade. Junior and Senior high students meet on Wednesday nights at 7 pm.
You’ll find a special check in table located at the entrance of each classroom for your children under age 5 to be checked in and dropped off prior to service. For your children in kindergarten through fifth grade (
Klubhouse), you will need to sign them in at The Hub as you enter then drop them off in the youth room for their own worship and teaching.
Parents, as you check your children in at the The Hub, please be sure to get a green name tag for your child and keep the square portion with the corresponding number. You will need to show this sticker when you come to collect your child after service.
