Statement of Faith
GRACE AND HOPE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (G.H.C.J.C)) is a Non-Denominational Christian Church, founded on apostolic doctrine and the principles of the Word of God.
- We are Christians only, and members of the body of Christ. As a local congregation belonging to Christ, with elders (who are our pastors and overseers), deacons (who are servants of the church), and saints (members who live in holiness and serve God and one another), we seek to be all that God wants us to be in spirit and truth.
- We are not a part of any man-made church or denomination, nor do we seek to be. Rather, we wear the name of Christ alone and give all the glory and honor to Him as Lord and Savior and the owner of the church. The Lord Jesus Christ is our only Head; His Word is our only authority. We seek the unity that God demands of His People, which is found only in the Lord.
- We do not claim to be infallible in our convictions. But our Lord and his Word are infallible, and He has given us the Way of Truth that leads to life. We only seek to conform to that way of righteousness in word and deed.
- We purpose to hold to no human creeds or traditions in matters of authority. Rather, we have as our only authority the Word of Truth: The Bible – God’s Holy Word. In appealing only to Scripture, we fully strive to respect the Law of Christ – The New Testament. And, at the same time, we appreciate the invaluable place the Old Testament has in our lives. In all of this, we seek to handle the Word of God most carefully, giving a “thus saith the Lord” for all we practice and teach.
- We aim to speak only the Word of God and to be silent where God is silent
