Basic Beliefs
Here at East City Church we hold the following beliefs to be essential for Christ followers.
Doctrine of God
There is only one God, eternally existent as 3 persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Who created all things, sustains all things, and rules over all things.
Doctrines of Sin and Salvation
Sin is rebellion against God and rejection of His created order, desiring to be our own gods we separate ourselves from God. Jesus died on the cross, paying the penalty for our sin, giving us the opportunity to reconnect with God through Him, by grace through faith.
Doctrine of Revelation
God reveals Himself to the world through special and natural revelation. Special revelation would include the incarnation and the Scriptures of the Bible. Natural revelation is seen in all of creation, pointing to our creator.
Doctrine of the Church
The church is the Body of Christ on earth sent into the world to be disciple-making disciples, shining forth the glory of God.
Doctrine of Humanity
All humanity is made in the image of God, with the purpose of knowing Him, glorifying Him, and representing Him to creation. Men and women equally reflect God's mission as lights in the world.
Baptism
We believe full immersion baptism is a person's first public act of confession, repentance, and declaration of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.