OUR BELIEFS
We believe…As part of the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada (AGC), the Church of the Open Bible is an evangelical, Gospel-centred body of believers committed to teaching and upholding the articles of faith and practice outlined by the AGC.
Below is a brief summary of our beliefs. A more detailed doctrinal statement can be found by simply clicking here.
THE BIBLE: We believe it all. Totally. Wholly.
THE TRIUNE GOD: We believe in one God that wonderfully and mysteriously exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
HUMANITY: We believe humanity was created in the image of God and for relationship with God. However, sin has distorted the image and created a chasm between us and our Creator so that the relationship is hindered. Left to ourselves, there is no way for us to restore what has been marred.
JESUS CHRIST: We believe He is God that became man, lived sinlessly, suffered terribly, and died humbly. This sacrificial death was necessary to bridge the gap between God and humanity, the gap created by sin. Gloriously, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death, and giving life to all who repent and believe!
HOLY SPIRIT: We believe the Holy Spirit is presently indwelling believers, enabling and empowering their lives and ministries.
RESURRECTION: We believe in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived. What happens after that resurrection depends on ones relationship with Jesus Christ.
Below is a brief summary of our beliefs. A more detailed doctrinal statement can be found by simply clicking here.
THE BIBLE: We believe it all. Totally. Wholly.
THE TRIUNE GOD: We believe in one God that wonderfully and mysteriously exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
HUMANITY: We believe humanity was created in the image of God and for relationship with God. However, sin has distorted the image and created a chasm between us and our Creator so that the relationship is hindered. Left to ourselves, there is no way for us to restore what has been marred.
JESUS CHRIST: We believe He is God that became man, lived sinlessly, suffered terribly, and died humbly. This sacrificial death was necessary to bridge the gap between God and humanity, the gap created by sin. Gloriously, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death, and giving life to all who repent and believe!
HOLY SPIRIT: We believe the Holy Spirit is presently indwelling believers, enabling and empowering their lives and ministries.
RESURRECTION: We believe in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived. What happens after that resurrection depends on ones relationship with Jesus Christ.
