What We Believe

What We Believe

Bible

The Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative written word of God.

Eternal Existence

In the eternal existence of one true God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Savior of Men

In the Savior of men, the Lord Jesus Christ, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, very God and very man.

Creation, Test, and Fall of Man

In the creation, test, and fall of man, as recorded in Genesis; his total spiritual depravity and inability to attain to divine righteousness.

Forgiveness of Sin

That forgiveness of sin and eternal life is freely offered to all by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Salvation of sinners is by grace through faith alone, in the perfect all sufficient work of Christ, who died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day for justification.

Water Baptism

In Water Baptism of believers by immersion in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Baptism with the Holy Spirit

In the Baptism with the Holy Spirit as an experience subsequent to salvation with the scriptural evidence; namely, speaking in tongues.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

In the gifts of the Holy Spirit as enumerated in the book of Acts and the Epistles.

Lord's Table

In the Lord’s Table as memorial for believers.

Divine Healing

In Divine Healing as practiced throughout the New Testament.

Spirit-Filled Life

In the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit is the catalyst for sanctification and seeks to produce His fruit in the believer’s life as their minds are renewed and they are conformed to the image of Christ.

Personal Return of the Lord Jesus Christ

In the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His Church.

Sanctity of Marriage

In the sanctity of marriage, as a life long exclusive commitment between one man and one woman.

Affiliation

Ascent Church is an affiliate of ACOP Canada.