The Bible is the expressed Word of God and is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. (II Timothy 3.16; Psalm 119.89-91; II Peter 1.20-21)
Back to Top
God, all-loving Creator of the Heavens and the earth, eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit - the Trinity. (Genesis 1.1,26; John 1.1-2; 4.24; Romans 1.19-20; Ephesians 4.5-6)
Back to Top
Jesus is the eternal and second person of the Trinity. Though fully Divine, He became fully human. He was born of the virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. He was crucified for crimes He didn't commit, and through His resurrection, freed all people from the power of sin and death. He will return again, ushering in the eternal Kingdom of God. All who respond to the work and teachings of Jesus by a personal belief that issues forth in personal obedience to Jesus and His teachings will live forever with Him. (Matthew 1.18-25; John 1.1; 12.44-45; Romans 9.5; Hebrews 4.15; Ephesians 5.2; I Thessalonians 4.16-17)
Back to Top
Salvation, a free gift from God, is God’s desire for all humanity to be in right relationship with Him. In turning from a self-centered life and turning to God and accepting the work Christ accomplished in His death and resurrection, one receives new and eternal life. (John 3.16-17; 14.6; Ephesians 2.8-10; I Timothy 2.4; I John 2.2)
Back to Top
The Holy Spirit is the eternal and third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit continually draws men and women closer to God. Being marked by the Holy Spirit as children of God, believers are encouraged, transformed to be like Christ, convicted of sin and empowered to serve others. (John 14.16-17; 16.5-15; Romans 8.9-11; I Corinthians 12.1-31; Galatians 5.22-23)
Back to Top
Unity is essential to the body of believers, the Church. Though there are many expressions of the Church in our world, there is only one universal Church, made up of ALL who have received Jesus Christ as Lord. The Church exists to be the body of Christ in the world today. (Romans 12.4-5; Ephesians 2.19-22; 4.11-16)
Back to Top
Christian baptism is a symbolic act that represents the new life one has found in following Jesus. It symbolizes the washing away of an old way of life. It symbolizes new birth into a life with Christ. It represents the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the new believer. Christian baptism is the outward sign of an inward change.
Back to Top
No. Baptism is simply the outward sign of something that has happened within one’s life.
Back to Top
No. At Ivy Heights, anyone who has decided to follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who has become involved in the life of this church is considered a member.
Back to Top
We encourage anyone who has chosen to follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to be baptized. This is a significant event in your life, and it is important that your church family celebrate your new life with you.
Back to Top
If you are interested in being baptized, contact the Pastor or any Church Leader to schedule a time. Baptisms are performed during the Sunday Morning Worship Service.
Back to Top
For further study: Acts 22:16; John 3:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:3; Matthew 3:13-16; Matthew 28:18-20;
Back to Top
Christianity 101 by Gilbert Bilezikian; More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell; Chosen But Free by Norman Geisler; Relational Holiness by Oord and Lodahl; Paul, The Spirit, and The People of God by Gordon Fee; Community 101 by Gilbert Bilezikian
Back to Top
