Core beliefs of Mount Gambier Congregation
As a church we seek to be a people who are committed to
Knowing God – We believe in God in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19, John 1: 17, 18, 2 Corinthians 13: 13.
We believe Jesus Christ is the head of the Church.
Ephesians 1: 19-22, 2: 20-21, Colossians 1: 18.
We believe that all those who call on the name of Jesus will be saved.
Romans 10:13
We believe that through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we come to know God and are forgiven and changed.
Acts 2, Romans 10: 8-11.
We believe that God’s Holy Spirit leads, teaches, empowers and renews us.
John 14: 26, 16: 13-15, Ephesians 4: 3-6
The Authority of the Bible – we believe the Bible is the inspired word of God through which we see the revelation of Jesus.
John 1: 14, Hebrews 4: 12-13, 2 Timothy 3: 16.
We believe in the standards of moral and ethical behaviour as set out in Scriptures and we encourage the formation of strong families.
Ephesians 3: 14 – 21, Hebrews 4: 12-13.
Called into Community – We believe we are called to love God and one another and to help each other to grow more Christ-like.
Matthew 22: 37-40, Hebrews 4: 12-13.
We believe we are called to Community in Christ: Authentic, Courageous, Generous.
2 Corinthians 8: 1-4, 12, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 6:19.
We believe we are called to be a community of hope and healing, accepting and welcoming all people.
Acts 2: 43-47, James 5: 14,15.
Discipleship - we believe we are committed to help each other grow in Christian faith and Spiritual maturity.
Hebrews 5: 13,14, 1 Peter 2: 2.
Prayer – We believe we need to seek God’s guidance in all we do.
Psalm 37: 5, Proverbs 3:6, 16:3, 1 Peter 2:2.
We believe that God hears and responds to our prayers.
John 14: 13-14, Philippians 4: 6-7.
Evangelism – We believe God wants to include everyone in our family and we seek to take His message to our community.
Matthew 28: 18-20, John 3: 16, Romans 10:11, 2 Peters 3:9.
