DISTINCTIVE Doctrines

These beliefs distinguish Gospel Life from other churches who would proclaim the basic doctrines. Click the links below to find papers, articles & resources.

 

Core Doctrinal Beliefs

These doctrinal beliefs are core to both the faith & biblical teaching of GLC.


Doctrine of God

We believe in one God eternally existing as one in essence and as three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is truly God.

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Doctrine of Christ

We believe Jesus eternally exists as truly god & truly human, and is therefore the perfect sacrifice for sin.

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Doctrine of The Holy Spirit

We believe the He eternally exists as truly God and indwells all believers at salvation.

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Doctrine of Humanity

We believe all humans are created in the image of God and possess intrinsic dignity and worth.

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Doctrine of Sin

We believe that sin has fractured all things, leaving the world in desperate need of salvation.

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Doctrine of Salvation

We believe that salvation is from grace alone through christ alone and by faith alone. So we can only boast in christ.

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Doctrine of Divine Revelation

God has made Himself known to the world through Jesus Christ, the Holy Bible and creation.

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Doctrine of Creation & Providence

We believe that God created the world from nothing and governs all things at all times in all places with wisdom justice & grace.

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Doctrine of The Church

We believe that the Church is the body of Christ sent into the world to shine forth the glory of God. They will know us as his disciples by our love.

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Doctrine of Last Things

We believe that Jesus Christ is returning to the world in the future to judge the living and the dead and to make all the sad things untrue.

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