God’s Word: Our Foundation and Authority
We believe the Bible, comprising the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the supreme authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and life.
Through Scripture, God reveals His character, His redemptive purposes, and His will for humanity. We seek to understand His Word faithfully, respecting its context and allowing its truth to shape our beliefs, character, and daily lives.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 40:8.
The Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
We believe in one true, eternal, and living God, who exists as three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Each Person is fully and equally God, sharing the one undivided divine nature. God is holy, righteous, all-powerful, all-knowing, unchanging, and perfect in love, justice, mercy, and grace.
He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, worthy of our worship, trust, and obedience.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1–3; 2 Corinthians 13:14.
Humanity: Created in God’s Image, in Need of His Grace
We believe God created humanity in His image, giving every person inherent dignity, worth, and responsibility before Him.
Through sin, humanity has fallen short of God’s glory and become separated from the fellowship with Him for which we were created.
Yet God’s love reaches toward us through Jesus Christ, offering forgiveness, reconciliation, and the hope of restored fellowship with Him.
Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 5:8.
Jesus Christ: Our Lord and Savior
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully divine and fully human, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He lived a sinless life, revealed the Father’s love and truth, and willingly gave Himself on the cross for our sins.
He rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and continues to intercede for those who come to God through Him.
Through His death and resurrection, we have the hope of forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life.
John 1:1, 14; Luke 1:35; 1 Peter 2:22; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Hebrews 7:25.
Salvation: God’s Grace Received Through Faith
We believe salvation is the gracious gift of God, made possible through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and received through repentance toward God and faith in Him.
We are saved by grace through faith, rather than through personal merit or good works. Through Christ, we receive forgiveness, justification, and reconciliation with God, and through the Holy Spirit, we experience the new birth.
This saving grace calls us into a continuing life of faith, obedience, and growing fellowship with Christ.
John 3:3–16; Acts 20:21; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8–10; Titus 3:5–7.
The Holy Spirit: God’s Presence and Power in Our Lives
We believe the Holy Spirit is fully divine and personally active in the world and in the lives of believers.
He convicts the world of sin, brings about spiritual regeneration, dwells within believers, guides us into truth, and transforms our character to reflect Jesus Christ.
We believe the Holy Spirit continues to empower believers for witness and service and that His baptism, gifts, and manifestations remain relevant to the life and ministry of the Church today.
We believe God continues to hear and answer prayer, including prayer for healing, according to His wisdom and grace.
Through the Spirit, we are strengthened to live faithfully, serve with love, and glorify Jesus Christ.
John 14:16–17; John 16:8–13; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1–4; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Galatians 5:22–25; James 5:14–16.
Christian Living: Growing in Holiness and Grace
We believe the Christian life is a continuing journey of growing in the knowledge, character, and likeness of Jesus Christ.
Through God’s Word and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, we are called to live in holiness, love, humility, integrity, and obedience.
As followers of Christ, we seek to reflect His grace in our relationships, responsibilities, decisions, and service to others.
Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 5:16–25; Ephesians 4:22–24; 1 Peter 1:15–16.
Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
We believe water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances established by Jesus Christ for His Church.
Water Baptism: We believe baptism by immersion is an act of obedience following personal faith in Jesus Christ. It publicly expresses our identification with His death and resurrection and our commitment to walk in newness of life.
The Lord’s Supper: We believe the bread and cup are observed in remembrance of Christ’s sacrificial death. Through this sacred observance, believers proclaim His death and look forward with hope to His return.
We seek to observe these ordinances with faith, gratitude, reverence, and sincere devotion to Christ.
Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:38–41; Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26.
The Church: One Body in Jesus Christ
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, composed of those who belong to Him through faith, with Jesus Christ as its supreme Head.
Through the Holy Spirit, believers are brought together for worship, fellowship, biblical teaching, prayer, mutual encouragement, and service.
We believe the Church is called to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples of all nations, nurture spiritual maturity, and demonstrate the love of Christ through compassionate service.
We value the fellowship, spiritual care, and accountability found within local Christian congregations.
Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 2:42–47; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 1:22–23; Ephesians 4:11–16.
The Return of Jesus Christ: Our Blessed Hope
We believe Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return in glory, fulfilling God’s promises and bringing His redemptive purposes toward their glorious completion.
We believe Scripture points to His future reign on earth, followed by the final judgment and the establishment of God’s eternal new creation.
His promised return calls us to live with hope, holiness, watchfulness, and faithful service.
Our hope rests in the risen Savior who has promised to come again.
Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:13; Revelation 19:11–16; Revelation 20:1–6.
Resurrection, Final Judgment, and Eternal Life
We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the righteous judgment of God.
Through Jesus Christ, those who receive God’s salvation have the promise of eternal life and everlasting fellowship with Him. Scripture also teaches the reality of eternal judgment for those who reject His salvation.
We look forward to the new heavens and the new earth, where God’s righteousness dwells and His redeemed people will enjoy His presence forever.
John 5:28–29; John 3:16–18; Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:11–15; Revelation 21:1–5; 2 Peter 3:13.
Our Commitment to Biblical Truth
These convictions form the foundation of the resources, teaching, and reflections shared through The GRIDS Family.
We seek to remain faithful to Scripture, grow continually in our understanding of God’s Word, and communicate His truth with humility, love, and integrity.
Above all, our desire is to know Jesus Christ, make Him known, and glorify God in everything we believe, share, and do.
Truth. Grace. Fellowship.