Our faith
We’re a Pentecostal church in Mt. Juliet — Bible-centered, Jesus-focused and Spirit-filled. Here’s what our church family stands on, in plain language, with the Scripture behind each belief.
Our core beliefs
New to church, or to Pentecostal faith? You’re in the right place. Each belief comes with a plain-language summary and a key verse — tap any reference to read it right here.
Belief 01 of 10
We believe the Bible is God’s only inspired, inerrant and authoritative revelation.
In plain wordsGod speaks to us through the Bible. It’s true, it’s trustworthy, and it has the final word in our lives.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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Belief 02 of 10
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
In plain wordsThere is one God, and we know Him as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — always one, never three gods.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost…
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Belief 03 of 10
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ: His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious death as the only sacrifice for sin, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of God as our intercessor, and His future return in glory.
In plain wordsJesus is God who became one of us. He died in our place, rose again, prays for us now — and He’s coming back.
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
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Belief 04 of 10
We believe in the finality of Christ’s mediatorial work for the redemption of humanity.
In plain wordsWhat Jesus did on the cross is complete. He is the one bridge between God and people — nothing needs to be added.
Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
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Belief 05 of 10
We believe the new birth is the only means of receiving eternal life.
In plain wordsNo one has to stay the way they are. God offers a brand-new start — being born again through faith in Jesus.
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
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Belief 06 of 10
We believe in divine healing for the whole person — spirit, mind and body.
In plain wordsGod cares about every part of you — and He still heals today.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
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Belief 07 of 10
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an enduement of power for every believer.
In plain wordsThe same Holy Spirit who filled the first Christians fills believers today — with power to live boldly and share their faith.
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
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Belief 08 of 10
We believe in the process of spiritual development — sanctification — wrought by the Holy Spirit.
In plain wordsFollowing Jesus is a journey. Day by day, the Holy Spirit makes us more like Him.
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
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Belief 09 of 10
We believe in the resurrection of the dead — the righteous unto eternal life, and the ungodly unto eternal damnation.
In plain wordsThis life is not the end. Everyone will be raised — which is why the hope we have in Jesus matters so much.
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
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Belief 10 of 10
We believe in the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and baptism by immersion.
In plain wordsJesus gave His church two sacred practices: sharing the bread and the cup to remember Him, and baptism in water as a public step of faith.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.
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Everyday faith
Faith isn’t only something we believe — it’s something we live out at home, in our relationships and in everyday choices. Alongside our core beliefs, our church family holds these practical commitments.
We take seriously the call to love, care for and provide for our families — and to pass our faith on to the next generation.
Marriage is sacred — a covenant made before God, to be honored and protected.
We look to Scripture for God’s order in our homes, and we build our households on the love of Christ.
We pursue purity of heart, mind and conduct, and we honor God in our relationships.
Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, so we honor God in how we treat them.
We’re careful about what we let into our hearts and minds, choosing what is true, pure and good.
Questions about any of this? We’d love to talk with you. Ask us a question
Our heritage
As a congregation of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), our beliefs are rooted in its Declaration of Faith. You can read the full statement on the Church of God website.
Come and see
Worship with us in Mount Juliet — in English at 11 AM, or in Spanish at 2 PM with Casa de Adoración Al Rey, right here on our campus. Come as you are — we’ll save you a seat.