Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Hopewell Community Church | Dayton, OR based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
WE BELIEVE in one God—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and, therefore, is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Scripture
WE BELIEVE that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
the fall
WE BELIEVE that human beings are born with a fallen nature, and are, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
| WE BELIEVE that the finally unrepentant are hopelessly and eternally lost. |
Salvation
WE BELIEVE that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
| WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers. |
Entire sanctification
| WE BELIEVE that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. |
The Church
WE BELIEVE the Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
ResurRection
WE BELIEVE that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.