What We Believe

HOLY BIBLE

The sole basis for our beliefs is the Bible, which is uniquely God-inspired, without error, and the final authority on all matters on which it speaks. As the Bible teaches, there is one God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - each possessing all the attributes of deity.

SIN AND SALVATION

God created humans to have fellowship with Him, but they defied God by sinfully going their own way. As a result, we need God’s saving grace to end our alienation from Him. Salvation comes only through God’s grace - not human effort - and must be received personally by repentance and faith. 
 

CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE WORK

Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and voluntarily paid for our sin by dying on the cross as our substitute. This accomplished salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between God and us. He baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit. He will return to earth to consummate history. 

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit draws people to Christ and indwells the believer to live an overcoming and victorious Christian life. We believe in and depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to meet our need, in every arena of life. We believe in the present-day gifts of the Holy Spirit that empower Christians to live the life God intends for them.

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OUR CORE VALUES

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LORDSHIP
The Bible says in Revelation 19:16 that Jesus is “King of kings and Lord of lords.” We believe that wholehearted submission to His will is the starting point of the Christian faith and the foundation of all spiritual growth.

DISCIPLESHIP
God has called every believer in Matthew 28:19-20 to make disciples. Hence, one of our primary focuses at Three Oaks Church is to help people build their lives, both spiritually and relationally.

SPIRITUAL FAMILY
The Bible makes it clear that God builds through family, both natural and spiritual. God has called all believers to be a part of a healthy spiritual family.

LEADERSHIP
The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:2 that we are to teach and train others who will, in turn, train others. God has given each and every believer gifts and talents and calls us to impart to others.

EVANGELISM
John 3:16 clearly tells us that God loves people sacrificially. God's heart is to reach those who don't know Him. We are passionate about doing the same.

COMPASSION
Matthew 9:36 shows that Jesus saw people and was moved with compassion for them, and we want to have that same compassion and love for others. We seek to extend the grace and mercy of God to those both near and far.