OUR BELIEFS
Our faith is centered on Jesus, grounded in Scripture, and lived in the power of the Holy Spirit.
These convictions shape how we worship, serve, build community, and follow Jesus together.
Clear convictions give us a strong foundation and a shared language for living out our faith.
Who God is, how He has spoken, and why Jesus is at the center of our faith.
Both the Old and New Testaments form a collection of 66 books, written over 1,500 years by almost 40 authors. We believe the Bible is supported by overwhelming historical evidence and inspired by the Holy Spirit through its authors.
There is one God who eternally exists as three distinct, co-equal Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance and diverse in function.
The Christian faith is entirely dependent on the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe He is fully man and fully God, making Him uniquely qualified to save humanity.
What Jesus has done for humanity and how the Holy Spirit continues to work in our lives.
Humanity was created good in God’s image, but through a voluntary act fell into sin, leading to eternal separation from God. We believe humanity is unable to change this condition on its own.
Our only hope for salvation is through Jesus’ shed blood, received through repentance and faith in Him. We are saved, being saved, and will be fully saved when Jesus returns.
This outward confession represents the death of the old sinful life and the resurrection of a new life in Christ. While it is not a means of grace, it is a place where God meets us and imparts grace.
It is distinct from salvation. With it comes the endowment of power for life and the work of ministry. We believe its evidence is the Fruit of the Spirit and its expression is the Gifts of the Spirit.
Jesus is the same today as when He walked the earth. Healing is provided through His atoning death and meant to work with the gospel. If you can believe God for forgiveness, you can also believe Him for healing.
How our beliefs shape the church family, our shared purpose, and the way we live.
The Church is a group of people committed to living life together in a community centered around Jesus. It is God’s plan and a local expression where His family comes to worship Him.
We are the light of the world, with the Church as God’s hand extended across the earth. A healthy church sends, works in love and unity, and seeks to reach all people for Christ’s glory.
God created us male and female, intentionally, beautifully, and with purpose. Marriage is a covenant instituted by God between one man and one woman, designed to reflect Christ’s love for the Church. Sexuality is a gift from God, meant to be enjoyed within the commitment of biblical marriage.
Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:31-32; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Hebrews 13:4
Join us this Sunday and see what life at East Gate looks like.
Choose the step that fits where you are today. Our team will help with what comes next.
