WHAT WE BELIEVE
WHAT WE BELIEVE
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At RIG DFW, our foundation is the Word of God; our church is built on the ever living, immutable Word of God. We believe that any house built on the Word of God will stand strong. We believe that scripture was given to us as a guide to live by; we stand on and believe every word written in the Bible.
At RIG DFW, our foundation is the Word of God; our church is built on the ever living, immutable Word of God. We believe that any house built on the Word of God will stand strong. We believe that scripture was given to us as a guide to live by; we stand on and believe every word written in the Bible.
At RIG DFW, our foundation is the Word of God; our church is built on the ever living, immutable Word of God. We believe that any house built on the Word of God will stand strong. We believe that scripture was given to us as a guide to live by; we stand on and believe every word written in the Bible.
The Holy Scriptures
The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the holy scripture Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
We believe that the holy scripture Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
The Eternal Godhead
The Eternal Godhead
We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Fall of Man
The Fall of Man
We believe that man is created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection, thereby imputing sinfulness to all human beings (Romans 5:12).
We believe that man is created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection, thereby imputing sinfulness to all human beings (Romans 5:12).
The Plan of Salvation
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, signing the pardon for all who believe in Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). The fullness of the gospel is the plan of salvation. It covers the Creation, the Fall, Jesus Christ's Atonement, and all of the gospel's rules, ordinances, and teachings. Moral agency, or the power to choose and act for oneself, is also required in Heavenly Father's plan.
We believe that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, signing the pardon for all who believe in Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). The fullness of the gospel is the plan of salvation. It covers the Creation, the Fall, Jesus Christ's Atonement, and all of the gospel's rules, ordinances, and teachings. Moral agency, or the power to choose and act for oneself, is also required in Heavenly Father's plan.
Salvation through Grace
Salvation through Grace
We believe that we receive the plan of salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross; salvation is God’s gift to us (Ephesians 2:8).
We believe that we receive the plan of salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross; salvation is God’s gift to us (Ephesians 2:8).
Repentance and Acceptance
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (Romans 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9).
We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (Romans 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9).
The New Birth
The New Birth
We believe that a very real change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
We believe that a very real change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
Daily Christian Life
Daily Christian Life
We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and the fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25).
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and the fruit of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25).
The Spirit-filled Life
The Spirit-filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30-32).
We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30-32).
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (Galatians 5:22-25).
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (Galatians 5:22-25).
Divine Healing
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
The Second Coming of Christ
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11-13).
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11-13).
Church Relationship
Church Relationship
We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers (Hebrews 10:24, 25).
We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers (Hebrews 10:24, 25).
Civil Government
Civil Government
We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
The Final Judgment
The Final Judgment
We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death (Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death (Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
Heaven
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
Hell
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior (Revelation 10:10-15).
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior (Revelation 10:10-15).
Evangelism
Evangelism
We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20).
We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20).
Tithes and Offerings
Tithes and Offerings
We believe the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
We believe the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
The Five-Fold Ministry
The Five-Fold Ministry
We believe in the full expression and responsibility of the five-fold ministry to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12)
We believe in the full expression and responsibility of the five-fold ministry to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12)
