What We Believe
Gibsonia Full Gospel Church of God is a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered ministry committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through biblical truth, Pentecostal power, and global outreach.
We affirm the following foundational beliefs:
1. The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Holy Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the supreme rule for faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21)
2. The One True God
We believe in one eternal God, revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-equal and co-eternal.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. Jesus Christ
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He is fully God and fully man.
We believe in His sinless life, atoning death on the cross, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, and His soon return in power and glory.
(John 1:1, 14; Isaiah 7:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 1:9–11)
4. Salvation
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Repentance from sin and faith in the finished work of Christ brings forgiveness, regeneration, and eternal life.
(Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10; Acts 2:38)
5. Sanctification
We believe sanctification is a definite yet progressive work of grace, beginning at salvation and continuing throughout the believer’s life as they grow in holiness and obedience to God.
(1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:1–2)
6. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as a distinct experience subsequent to salvation, empowering believers for holy living and effective witness. The initial physical evidence of this baptism is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
(Acts 2:4; Acts 1:8; Acts 19:1–6)
7. The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe in the present-day operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer. These are given for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
(1 Corinthians 12–14; Galatians 5:22–23)
8. Divine Healing
We believe divine healing is provided through the atoning work of Jesus Christ and is available to all believers through prayer and faith.
(Isaiah 53:5; James 5:14–16; Matthew 8:16–17)
9. The Church
We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, composed of all believers. The Church is called to worship God, preach the Gospel, make disciples, operate in spiritual authority, and demonstrate God’s love and power to the world.
(Ephesians 4:11–16; Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:42–47)
10. The Ordinances
We believe in the ordinances of the Church:
- Water Baptism by Immersion for believers.
- The Lord’s Supper (Communion) as a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice.
(Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
11. The Great Commission
We believe every believer is called to participate in fulfilling the Great Commission through evangelism, missions, discipleship, and service both locally and globally.
(Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8)
12. The Second Coming and Final Judgment
We believe in the literal, visible return of Jesus Christ. We believe in the resurrection of the saved to eternal life and the resurrection of the lost to eternal separation from God.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 20:11–15; John 14:1–3)
13. Eternal Life
We believe in eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the unrighteous, as taught in Scripture.
(Matthew 25:46; John 3:16; Revelation 21:1–8)
We affirm our commitment to live, teach, and minister in alignment with these biblical truths under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom.