Arise Church is a church that believes in Biblical Truth, Authentic Relationships, & Serving Others

1. The Scriptures Inspired
The Bible—both Old and New Testaments—was inspired by God. It’s His revelation to humanity and serves as the final, trustworthy guide for what we believe and how we live (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).

2. The One True God
There is only one true God. He has revealed Himself as the eternal “I AM”—the Creator of everything and the Redeemer of humanity. He has also made Himself known in relationship as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures affirm:
• His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35)
• His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22)
• His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38)
• His sacrifice on the cross for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
• His bodily resurrection (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4)
• His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9-11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)

4. The Fall of Man
God created people good and upright, in His own image. But through disobedience, humanity fell into sin. This brought not only physical death but also spiritual death—separation from God (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:17; 3:6; Romans 5:12-19).

5. The Salvation of Man
The only hope for salvation is through Jesus Christ and His shed blood.

(a) Conditions to Salvation
We receive salvation through repentance (turning to God) and faith in Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, through the Holy Spirit’s renewal, we are justified and given eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7).

(b) Evidences of Salvation
The inward evidence is the Holy Spirit’s witness within us (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).

6. The Ordinances of the Church
(a) Baptism in Water
The Bible commands baptism by immersion for all who repent and believe in Jesus. Baptism shows the world that we have died with Christ and been raised to new life (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4).

(b) Holy Communion
The Lord’s Supper (bread and the cup) reminds us of our fellowship with Christ, His suffering and death, and His promised return. All believers are called to take part “until He comes” (2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26).

7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Every believer can expect and should seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit, promised by the Father and commanded by Jesus. This experience, seen in the early church, gives power for life, ministry, and the operation of spiritual gifts (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12). It is separate from salvation (Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).

This baptism brings fullness of the Spirit (John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8), reverence for God (Acts 2:43; Hebrews 12:28), deeper dedication to His work (Acts 2:42), and greater love for Christ, His Word, and the lost (Mark 16:20).

8. The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The first physical sign of Spirit baptism is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the ability (Acts 2:4). This is the same as the spiritual gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28), but it serves a different purpose.

9. Sanctification
Sanctification means being set apart from sin and dedicated to God (Romans 12:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12). Scripture calls us to live holy lives (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16). By the Spirit’s power, we can live out this calling daily, recognizing our union with Christ in His death and resurrection (Romans 6; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12-13).

10. The Church and Its Mission
The Church is the body of Christ, God’s dwelling place through the Spirit. Every believer is part of His Church (Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:22; Hebrews 12:23).

God’s purposes include saving the lost, receiving worship, building up believers into Christ’s image, and showing His love to the world. That’s why the Church exists.

11. The Ministry
Christ has given the Church a divinely called ministry to lead in:

1. Sharing the gospel with the world (Mark 16:15-20)
2. Worshiping God (John 4:23-24)
3. Building up believers to maturity (Ephesians 4:11,16)
4. Serving people with love and compassion (Psalms 112:9; Galatians 2:10; 6:10; James 1:27)

12. Divine Healing
Healing is part of the gospel. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, freedom from sickness is available to all believers (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:14-16).

13. The Blessed Hope
The blessed hope of the Church is Christ’s return—when the dead in Christ will rise and believers still living will be caught up together with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52).

14. The Millennial Reign of Christ
Christ will return visibly with His people to reign on earth for 1,000 years. This will bring the salvation of Israel and peace throughout the world (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 19:11-14; 20:1-6; Ezekiel 37:21-22; Isaiah 11:6-9).

15. The Final Judgment
At the final judgment, all the wicked will be raised and judged according to their works. Those not found in the Book of Life will be cast into the lake of fire, along with the devil and his followers. This is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:8).

16. The New Heavens and the New Earth
We look forward to the new heavens and new earth that God has promised, where righteousness will dwell forever (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22).