our beliefs
- We believe in one God who created us and loves us. (Genesis 1:27; 1 John 3:1) God eternally exists in three equal persons -- Father, Son,and Holy Spirit -- who have the same nature and attributes but who are distinct in activity. (Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14)
- We accept what the Bible says that every person on earth has sinned. As sinners, we are separated from a holy, perfect God, and our relationship with Him is broken. Because of our sin, we deserve the punishment of death. (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23)
- There was nothing we could do to save ourselves or earn God’s favor. Because of His grace and love for us, God the Father sent the Son, Jesus, to pay the punishment in our place by dying on a cross. Only because of this, it is possible for us to be reconciled to God. (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21)
- After Jesus died on the cross, He rose from the dead on the third day, proving His power over sin and death. He was seen by hundreds and then ascended into Heaven. He now intercedes for sinful humanity. (1 Corinthians 15:3-6; 1 Timothy 2:5-6)
- By faith in Jesus, we can be reconciled to God. We must choose to have faith that He is our Savior. His Spirit then resides in us to comfort and guide us so we grow in Christ-like character. For this we depend on Him desperately. (Galatians 5:22-25; Philippians 2:13)
- We accept the testimony of Jesus Christ, that He is both Son of God and son of man. He is one with God the Father. The Spirit is sent by the Father in the name of the Son. (John 10:30; John 14:10, 16-17
- Jesus will come again to judge all peoples of the earth at the time determined by the Father. At the end of all things, Jesus will reign on the earth, and all who have put faith in Him will be with him forever in bodies like His — incorruptible, immortal, glorious. He will remove sin and death and will fully accomplish redemption. (Mark 13:32; 1 Corinthians 15:42; Revelation 21:1-6)
Our Mission
Inviting people into the unexpected joy of desperate dependence on Jesus
Because we recognize our need for the Holy Spirit to form Christ’s character in us, we depend on Him. And because we accept that all persons need to be saved, we make it our aim to invite others in to experience the joy of depending on Him.
Our VALUES
In light of these truths, the following values are core to who we are as a community of believers:
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God is the creator of all things, the redeemer, and the finisher of all things. The establishment of His rule in our hearts is primary. |
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Jesus came to free the captives, to heal the sick, to offer us peace with God. Therefore, in every program we have, we recognize it is simply a platform for inviting people to experience abundant life more fully. |
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Finally, we recognize that — despite what society might tell us — our personal comfort is not our highest good. Because Jesus valued the divine mission over his own personal comfort, He opened the way to salvation for any who would believe. |
Our strategy
There are many ways we live out these values in our personal, daily lives. As a community of believers, Northwest Bible Church has designated three aspects we consider vital.
WORSHIP
Every Sunday we gather. We stand together as a family of faith — to praise God for His goodness, to hear truth from His Word, to encourage one another in relying on Christ. Here, in worship, we see God at work among us. We express our value of God over us as we seek His truth over our opinions. He is supremely important.
GROUPS
We believe that no one pursues Christ in isolation. Discipleship is done in community. We want to intentionally engage in groups that routinely provide the platform for spiritual transformation — a place where we are students of the Scriptures, where we openly share our lives and our struggles, and we pray for one another. Here we find spiritually edifying relationships as we value God’s people over programs.
SERVE
Serving can be defined as “giving of my resources for the benefit of others.” It can be done inside or outside the church walls. This is where we live out our value of God’s mission over our comfort.
our measures
We expect that as we follow God’s leading, we will each see clear evidence of His work.
We want to be a community that perpetually asks the following questions of one another, because we believe they prompt us to evaluate our values, to extend the invitation, and to remember our salvation.
- Who are you inviting into conversations about Jesus?
- Where are you desperately dependent on Jesus?
- When have you taken a risk because of Jesus?
- How are you experiencing “unexpected joy” from Jesus?
