There is a fresh wind of anticipation and a sense of jubilation that we are experiencing each and every day here at Crossroads of America Church of the Living God. While preserving the fundamentals of our Christian faith and a wonderful heritage of over seventy years of service, we have managed to go beyond the often mundane liturgical practices that typically define most churches. You will find this ministry to be innovative, relevant, inspiring and encouraging.
“Real people, serving a real God” is a saying that you will hear us repeat quite often. This phrase really describes who we are here at Crossroads. We are just ordinary people just like you who serve an extraordinary God! We love God, our families and our community. We invite you to come experience one of our many ministries, events and worship experiences. You will be glad you did! |
STATEMENTS OF FAITH
1. We believe in One true and living God, the Creator of heaven and earth, and the Father of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(Ephesians 4:6; Corinthians 8:6; Jon 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16)
2. We believe there are three PERSONS in the GODHEAD, namely: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 17:5; John 14:6; John 15:1; John 10:30; Acts 13:2)
3. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Redeemer of mankind. (Luke 24:21; Galatians 3:13, 4:4-5; I Timothy 1:15; Titus 2:14; Psalms 19:14)
4. We believe that Jesus died was buried, arose and ascended into heaven. (Luke 24:4-5, 24:44-48; John 13:13; Acts 1:11; Ephesians 4:8-10)
5. We believe Jesus Christ to be the door to Eternal Life and we are to enter into the City through and by Jesus Christ. (John 10:9-10: 14:6)
6. We believe that the Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we should seek to live under His control daily. (John 3:16; Matthew 28:19; I John 5:7)
7. We believe if any attempt is made to enter the fold of God without following Christ's instructions, we make a complete failure and cometh before the Mighty One as a thief and a robber. (John 10:1)
8. We believe there are three Sacraments ordained of Christ in the New Covenant, namely: Baptism, the Lord's Supper, and the Washing of Feet. (Mark 16:16; Luke 22:19-20: John 13:1-17: I Timothy 5: 9-10)
9. We believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. (John 8:41; I Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; I John 2:9-11, 3:10, 12)
10. We believe all are one in Christ, who does His will. (John 10:30, 17:11, 22-23; Galatians 3:28)
11. We believe we should do unto all men as we would have them do unto us. (Matthew 7:12; James 2:8)
12. We believe all men are born free and equal (II Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:11; John 1:8-9)
13. We believe that the Holy Bible is the book which points out the Way of Eternal Life through obedience. (John 6:63, 12:4-50; Deuteronomy 11:27: I Samuel 15:22)
14. We believe that we are saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:5) 15. We believe the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to be the Word of God. (Romans 15:4; II Timothy 3:16; Galatians 3:24)
15. We believe the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to be the Word of God. (Romans 15:4; II Timothy 3:16; Galatians 3:24)
16. We believe the Bible is the Book which contains God's plan for salvation. (John 20:30-31, 3:15-16)
17. We believe the scripture is profitable for Doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (II Timothy 3:16-17) |
