A Statement of Beliefs for High Mill Church of
the Resurrection
1. Inspiration of Scriptures: We believe in the Holy Scriptures as the infallible, inspired Word of God. (II Peter 1:21; II Tim. 3:16) Holy Trinity: We believe that there is one God (Deut. 6:4). He has revealed Himself not only as the Father of all creation but also as the only begotten son, Jesus Christ (Col 1:15; John 1:1), and that He continues to reveal Himself through the Holy Spirit (John 15:26; Acts 5:3-4). These three persons are separate in position and authority, but one in substance and purpose (Mt. 3:16, 19, 28; I John 5:7), which the Bible called the Godhead (Col. 2:9)
2. Virgin Birth and Deity of Jesus: We believe that Jesus was born when the fullness of time was come (Gal. 4:4), born of a virgin, conceived of the Holy Spirit, very God and very man (Isa. 7:14; Luke 1:3)
3. Resurrection of Christ: We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus, that He arose from the dead on the third day, triumphant over Satan, hell and death, appeared to more than 500 people as a testimony to this event. (Mt. 28; Luke 24; John 20, 21)
4. Water Baptism: We believe in water baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Mt. 28:19) as a sign to the world of the new believer’s consecrated life to God. It symbolizes the dying to one’s sin and rising in the newness of life (Mt. 3:15; Rom 6:3-6; Col 2:11-12; I Peter 3:21)
5. Communion: We believe in the Lord’s supper or memorial to be shared with all believers (I Cor. 11:23-32; Luke 22:17-20) Like baptism, this is an example Christ set for His church to follow and observe, but will not save one from sin.
6. Gifts of the Holy Spirit: We believe in the work and power of the Holy Spirit in the church today, as set forth in the book of Acts and I Corinthians. We believe that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8, Mal. 3:6). We believe all gifts of the Spirit and their operation as set forth in I Cor. 12-14. First and foremost, though, we believe that the gifts operate in love (I Cor.13:1-13).
7. Second Coming of Christ: We believe that Jesus is presently seated at the right hand of the Father continually making intercession for us (Heb. 7:24-25, 8:1, 9:24), and that He is personally coming again to receive His own unto Himself where we will be forever with the Lord (John 14:1-3; I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:17-18).
8. Holy, Separated Life: We believe in a life of personal holiness, which is evidence of a Spirit-filled life in reverence to God as an expression of Christian faith and as an example to others (I Cor. 6:18-20; II Cor. 6:14-17; I Thess. 4:17-18).
9. Judgment Day: (Isaiah 2:12; Mal 4:5; Math 25:31-32) We believe in a final judgment, when all who have lived will stand before Jesus and be judged according to the “Secrets of our lives” (Rom. 2:16) and the counsels or intents of our hearts (I Cor. 4:5). According to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, all thought, words and actions of our lives will be laid open before God and the light of His word.
10. Heaven & Hell: In line with Holy Scripture and Biblical teaching (Matt 25:31-46), we believe what the Bible has to say concerning our heavenly hope (Phil 3:20) as well as a literal hell (Luke 16:23, Rev. 20:14).
11. Marriage and Family: We believe in the solemnity of marriage as a calling of God and the importance of the Christian family as a structure or unity (Gen 2:20-24; Eph. 5:22-33). We believe the structure and disciple of the Christian family unit is the foundation for the church, as well as the structure of society.
