New Hope is a ministry
of the Crystal Cathedral, which is a member of the Reformed
Church of America Denomination. The following statement of faith
is an expression of what we believe:
God the Father
• God is the
Creator and Ruler of the universe, and present everywhere.
• He is the Father
of Jesus Christ.
• He is our Father
and will provide for our physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs.
Jesus Christ
• Jesus Christ
is God in human form.
• He gave His
life as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world.
• He arose from
the dead and is alive forevermore.
• He is the King
of kings and will be finally victorious over all evil.
• He will return...(the
Second Coming).
The Holy Spirit
• The Holy Spirit
is co-equal with the Father and the Son (the Trinity.)
• He is "the
Comforter" who dwells in the hearts of people, convincing them
of the truth of Christ's teachings and helping them in their
Christian growth.
Humanity
• People are
in need of forgiveness from sin.
• They can be
made righteous only by accepting God's forgiveness for sin through
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.
• They will be
given a new life because of their relationship to Jesus Christ.
• Salvation is
a gift of God received through faith.
The Bible
• The Bible is
the authoritative and inspired Word of God.
• It is our authoritative
guide to show us what we should believe and how we should live.
• It is for everyone
to read so that all may hear God speak to their hearts and minds.
The Church
• The church
is made up of everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as his/her
Lord and Savior.
• Jesus Christ
is the head of the church and the members are His body.
• Members of
the church are to be baptized as a sign of the eternal relationship
with Christ as Lord and Savior.
• The task of
the church is to teach the Word of God and make Jesus Christ
known throughout the world.
The Sacraments
• We celebrate
two sacraments instituted by Jesus Christ. They are baptism
and communion.
The Christian Life (to glorify
God and enjoy Him forever)
• Participate
faithfully in worship with the body of believers.
• Build healthy
relationships through fellowship with other believers.
• Experience
communion with God through prayer as we share our needs, and
the needs of the world.
• Grow spiritually
through Bible study and other learning opportunities.
• Use our spiritual
gifts and resources to serve God and others.
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