Beliefs
Vitalize Church exists so that people everywhere will experience life in Christ.
Rather than run from culture, we have chosen to harness it to connect with
people and show them God's timeless truths. Although our approach is
anything but traditional, we believe in and maintain a conservative theological
position. The following are some of those convictions.
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all people. It was written by human
authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was
inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is
completely relevant to our daily lives.
The Trinity
God has existed for all eternity. He exists as one substance in
three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of
the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and
authority.
The Father
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present,
unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him
that we live, move and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving,
compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time,
completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God
back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He
could be a substitution for us in satisfying God's demands for perfection. He
defeated death in His resurrection so that we could have life.
The Holy Spirit
His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He
guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their
sin, God's righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us
spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either
eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union
with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of
His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated
in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain
a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is
uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian
love.
Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only
way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people
place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment
for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our
own efforts.
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith
in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His
commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works
together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Vitalize Church exists so that people everywhere will experience life in Christ.
Rather than run from culture, we have chosen to harness it to connect with
people and show them God's timeless truths. Although our approach is
anything but traditional, we believe in and maintain a conservative theological
position. The following are some of those convictions.
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all people. It was written by human
authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was
inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is
completely relevant to our daily lives.
The Trinity
God has existed for all eternity. He exists as one substance in
three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of
the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and
authority.
The Father
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present,
unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him
that we live, move and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving,
compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time,
completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God
back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He
could be a substitution for us in satisfying God's demands for perfection. He
defeated death in His resurrection so that we could have life.
The Holy Spirit
His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He
guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their
sin, God's righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us
spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either
eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union
with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of
His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated
in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain
a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is
uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian
love.
Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only
way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people
place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment
for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our
own efforts.
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith
in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His
commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works
together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.