beliefs
Communion and other spiritual practices?
Communion is a spiritual practice with many purposes and is available to all followers of Jesus.
Celebrating the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is an important and powerful time of remembering what Jesus did for us on Calvary and then following the instructions act of Jesus who said, “Do this in remembrance of me”…”For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (I Corinthians 11:24, 26 NIV).
The bread and cup of grape juice themselves are only a token that we use to honor and remember His death until He comes. It is, then, a statement of faith…you proclaim the Lord’s death until He returns.
There are two communion stations in the sanctuary near the windows. Feel free to partake before or during worship on Sundays. We have corporate communion a few times a year on Sundays too.
To learn more about some spiritual topics in an “overview” format, visit here.
The River Church Family is a part of the Foursquare family of churches. What does “foursquare” mean? The simplest explanation can be found in the Foursquare Logo. The four symbols perhaps most identified with Foursquare today are the cross, cup, dove and crown which stand for Jesus the Savior, Jesus the Healer, Jesus the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, and Jesus the Soon-Coming King, respectively.
To read a brief overview of what we believe, click here.
What kind of a Church is The River Church Family?
we are foursquare
what we believe
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God’s Word, and not only contains truth but is truth. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
The Eternal God
We believe that God is a three-person being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were still sinners Christ died in our place; paying for all of our sins past, present and future. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that salvation comes only through Jesus by God’s grace and our faith not by our good works. (Ephesians 2:8)
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that by sincerely turning away from sin and whole-heartily accepting Jesus as Lord, one is made right before God. (2 Peter 3:9; Romans 10:9, 10)
The New Birth
We believe that each one who receives Jesus becomes a new person inside. (II Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
Water Baptism
We believe that all new believers should be baptized in water to publicly announce their new faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19)
Daily Christian Life
We believe that God expects and Christians should desire to live in obedience to God’s Word. (James 1:22)
The Lord’s Supper/Communion
We believe that Christians should partake of bread and grape juice as symbols, to remember what Christ accomplished for them on the cross.(Luke 22:19, 20)
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the Person and the Power by which assistance and ability are given for serving and for sharing the life of God with others. (Acts 1:8; 2:4)
The Spirit-filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God for believers to be led and empowered daily by the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
The Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that a Christian should show spiritual fruit, such as love, as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. (Galatians 5:22)
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has supernatural abilities to distribute to Christians. (I Corinthians 12:1-11)
Moderation
We believe that a believer’s daily walk and experience should never lead into extremes of fanaticism. (Philippians 4:5)
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Jesus Christ to heal in answer to the prayer of faith. (James 5:14-16)
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17)
Church Relationship
We believe that it is a believer’s duty to identify and regularly assemble with other believers in a local church. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25)
Civil Government
We believe that authorities should be obeyed at all times except when things oppose the will of God. (Romans 13:1-5)
The Final Judgment
We believe that all shall stand some day before God to be judged; and there receive eternal life or eternal death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the beautiful and eternal home of born-again believers. (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)
Hell
We believe that hell is a literal place of eternal torment for all who reject Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. (Revelation 20:10, 15)
Evangelism
We believe that winning people to Jesus is the most important responsibility of every believer. (James 5:20)
Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method designed by God for the support and spread of His cause is the giving of tithes and free-will offerings. (Malachi 3:10;II Corinthians 9:7)
+ what we believe
The Bible: We believe that the Bible is God’s Word, and not only contains truth but is truth. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
The Eternal God: We believe that God is a three-person being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Plan of Salvation: We believe that while we were still sinners Christ died in our place; paying for all of our sins past, present and future. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
Salvation Through Grace: We believe that salvation comes only through Jesus by God’s grace and our faith not by our good works. (Ephesians 2:8)
Repentance and Acceptance: We believe that by sincerely turning away from sin and whole-heartily accepting Jesus as Lord, one is made right before God. (2 Peter 3:9; Romans 10:9, 10)
The New Birth: We believe that each one who receives Jesus becomes a new person inside. (II Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
Water Baptism: We believe that all new believers should be baptized in water to publicly announce their new faith in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19)
Daily Christian Life: We believe that God expects and Christians should desire to live in obedience to God’s Word. (James 1:22)
The Lord’s Supper/Communion: We believe that Christians should partake of bread and grape juice as symbols, to remember what Christ accomplished for them on the cross.(Luke 22:19, 20)
The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit is the Person and the Power by which assistance and ability are given for serving and for sharing the life of God with others. (Acts 1:8; 2:4)
The Spirit-filled Life: We believe that it is the will of God for believers to be led and empowered daily by the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30-32)
The Fruit of the Spirit: We believe that a Christian should show spiritual fruit, such as love, as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. (Galatians 5:22)
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit has supernatural abilities to distribute to Christians. (I Corinthians 12:1-11)
Moderation: We believe that a believer’s daily walk and experience should never lead into extremes of fanaticism. (Philippians 4:5)
Divine Healing: We believe that divine healing is the power of Jesus Christ to heal in answer to the prayer of faith. (James 5:14-16)
The Second Coming of Christ: We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17)
Church Relationship: We believe that it is a believer’s duty to identify and regularly assemble with other believers in a local church. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25)
Civil Government: We believe that authorities should be obeyed at all times except when things oppose the will of God. (Romans 13:1-5)
The Final Judgment: We believe that all shall stand some day before God to be judged; and there receive eternal life or eternal death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
Heaven: We believe that heaven is the beautiful and eternal home of born-again believers. (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)
Hell: We believe that hell is a literal place of eternal torment for all who reject Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. (Revelation 20:10, 15)
Evangelism: We believe that winning people to Jesus is the most important responsibility of every believer. (James 5:20)
Tithes and Offerings: We believe that the method designed by God for the support and spread of His cause is the giving of tithes and free-will offerings. (Malachi 3:10;II Corinthians 9:7)
+ The Eternal God
We believe that God is a three-person being: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
+ The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were still sinners Christ died in our place; paying for all of our sins past, present and future. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)