What We Believe | Sherwood Oaks Christian Church

Doctrinally, we believe:

Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God, who died for our sins and arose from the dead. (1 Corinthians 15:1-8, John 3:15)
The Bible is the inspired Word of God - a real and relevant guide for how to live our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105)
All people are tremendously valuable but have sinned and fallen short of God’s high standards. (Genesis 1:31, Romans 3:23)
Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord. (John 3:16)
Those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized into Him. (Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38)
The Church is the Body of Christ on Earth, is empowered by the Holy Spirit, and exists to lead non-believers to Christ and edify those who are in Christ. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Jesus Christ will one day return, take home His church and reign forever as King of kings and Lord of lords. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

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