Doctrinal Beliefs
Below is an abbreviated declaration of what we here at Willowbrook Church believe and the associated scriptures.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection. (Romans 5:12)
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him. 9 John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ. (Ephesians 2:8)
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. (I John 1:9)
The New Birth
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
Daily Christian Living
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith. (Hebrews 6:1)
Water Baptism
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. (Matthew 28:19)
The Lord’s Supper
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolic use of bread and juice of the vine. (I Corinthians 11:24, 25)
Baptism with The Holy Spirit
We believe that the baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible Days. (Acts 2:4)
The Spirit Filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian: and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit filled life. (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22)
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism. (Philippians 4:5)
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith. (James 5:14-16)
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25)
The Final Judgement
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
Heaven
We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers. (John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:10,15) believers.
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior. ( Revelation 20:10, 15)
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church. (James 5:20)
Tithes and Offering
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving tithes and free-will offering’s. (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7)
