What We Believe
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God’s written Word, uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is our authority, the truth, and essential to our everyday lives.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that there is one God, who has always existed and always will, in the three Persons of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
(1 John 1:1-5; Hebrews 13:8)
God
Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross in our place to pay the price for our sins. On the third day, He rose again, defeating death, so we can live our lives to the full and be reconciled to our Heavenly Father, our future secured with Him in eternity.
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
(1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Holy Spirit
(Acts 1:4-8)
With faith in Jesus comes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who transforms us from the inside-out and empowers us to live our life on mission for God, in perfect relationship with Him.
The Church
(Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
We believe that the local church is the hope of the world and that it is necessary for Christians to meet together regularly. We believe that all Christians have gifts, both natural and supernatural, that enable them to fulfil their role within the church and to make an impact in the world, ushering in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Eternity
We believe that humankind was intended to live forever in God’s perfect creation. Our rebellion against God’s perfect plan invited sin and death into the world. In His perfect sacrifice, once for all on the cross, Jesus made a way for us to be rescued from our sin. One day, Jesus Christ will return to renew Creation, and those who have put their faith in Him will enjoy His presence forever, while all who have rejected Him will be eternally separated from God.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” - John 14:6
If you would like more information about the Free Methodist Church, our parent body, you can visit their UK website at freemethodist.org.uk