The Old and New Testament are verbally inspired by God, the only written revelation from God to man. The Bible is infallible and the authoritative rule of faith and conduct for mankind (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13 & 2 Peter 1:21).

God is called by many different names because of the different dimensions of His personality, but God is one (Deuteronomy 6:4). God is super-dimensional and eternally self-existent (Jn. 8:54-59). God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. He is the creator of the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1&2). While God is one, He has revealed Himself in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity, the eternal Son of God. The Scripture declares his virgin birth (Matthew 1:18-23); His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26 & 1 Peter 2:22 & 1 John 3:4, 5); His miracles (Acts 2:22 & 10:37-38); His substitutionary death on the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21 & 1 Peter 2:24 & 1 Corinthians 15:4); His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:1-6 & 1 Corinthians 15:4); His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11 & Philippians 2:9-11).

Man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). However, Adam sinned against God by disobeying God's command (Genesis 3:6). That first sin had several representations. Man was recommended from the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:23), a curse was pronounced (Genesis 3:14-19), the process of physical death began (Genesis 2:17), and man died spiritually (Romans 5:12-19). Sin separated humankind from God (Ephesians 2:1-3, 12 and left man in a false or sinful condition (Romans 3:23).

The only means of salvation is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12 & John 14:6). We are saved by grace through faith—not of works (Eph. 2:8-9 & Peter 2:24). He offers each of us a pardon for our sins (Hebrews 12:26) and wants us to become children of God (John 1:12).

When we put our faith in Christ, it triggers a spiritual chain reaction. We become citizens of heaven (Phil. 3:20-21). We are given eternal life (John 3:16). We are adopted and become children of God (Gal. 4:4-7). Our sins are forgiven and forgotten (Heb. 8:12). We are cleansed and justified in the blood of Christ (Rom. 4:4-5). We are born-again (John 3:3). God takes up residency in our lives through the Holy Spirit and eternal intentions (Ephesians 1:13-14 & 1 Peter 1:3-5).

Baptism in Water – The Scripture teaches that all who repent and believe in Christ are to be baptized by immersion (Matthew 28:19). Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ. It is symbolic of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is a declaration to the world that we have died to sin and have been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

Communion – The Lord's table consists of two elements: the bread and cup. Those elements are symbolic of the body and blood of Christ. Communion is a memorial of Christ's suffering on the cross and a celebration of our salvation. It is an opportunity for all believers to examine himself and have communion with God.

At Restore Church, we practice open communion. You don't have to be a member of our church to receive communion. All you have to do is be a follower of Christ. If you aren't in receive communion and you would like to understand more about communion or following Jesus, please email us at info@restorechurch.net. 

The Church is the body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:12-27) and has a three-fold purpose: To evangelize the world (Acts 1:8 & Mark 16:15-16); to worship God (I Cor. 12:13), and to equip for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13 & 1 Cor. 12:28, 14:12).

The nine fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) are the by-product of a Spirit-filled life and evidence of spiritual maturity. The nine gifts of the Spirit are different manifestations of the Spirit to build up the body of (1 or. 12:1-11). We are instructed to eagerly desire spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 14:1) and they are to be exercised in an orderly way (I Cor. 14:26-33) in the context of love (1 Cor. 13:1-13).

There will be a final judgment in which the dead will be resurrected and judged according to their works (Matt. 25:31-46 & Romans 2:1-3). Everyone whose name is not found written in the Book of Life, along with the devil and his angels, will be cast into the lake of fire prepared for the devil (Matt. 25:41 & Rev. 20:11-15). Those whose names are written in the Book of Life will be resurrected and stand at the judgment seat of Christ to be rewarded for their good deeds (I Cor. 4:5).