Our Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
The Bible
is the Word of God and our final authority for faith and Christian living.
The Universe
is the purposeful creation of a personal, loving, Almighty God.
All humanity
is made in the image of the Creator and is of infinite worth.
The World
is cursed by sin as a result of human rebellion against God. Suffering, death, and separation from God is the common experience of humanity. Without God's grace, this is humanity's fate for eternity.
That Jesus Christ
the incarnate Son of God, through his virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death on the Cross, and glorious resurrection and ascension, graciously offers new life to all who receive him by faith.
The Holy Spirit
indwelling believers, gives them a desire and an ability to follow biblical standards.
The Christian Faith
is lived in the community of the church. We express our faith in our worship of God and our witness to others using the spiritual gifts God has given us.
Jesus Christ Will Return
to our world, ending history as we know it, beginning the final judgment, and welcoming believers into his eternal kingdom.