Statement of Faith

Our Biblical Foundation

At Saint Johns Online Church, our beliefs are founded upon the Holy Bible, which we accept as the inspired, infallible Word of God. We believe the Bible is the final authority for faith, doctrine, and daily living.

Our teachings are centered on Jesus Christ and the truth of Scripture.


The Holy Bible

We believe the Holy Bible to be the true and inspired Word of God, written by men under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

πŸ“– The Bible is completely trustworthy
πŸ“– It contains God’s truth for all people
πŸ“– It is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (KJV)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”


God

We believe there is one true and living God who exists eternally in three persons:

✝️ God the Father
✝️ God the Son (Jesus Christ)
✝️ God the Holy Spirit

God is holy, righteous, loving, and all-powerful. He is the Creator of heaven and earth and the Sustainer of all life.


Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.

✝️ He was born of a virgin
✝️ He lived a sinless life
✝️ He performed miracles
✝️ He died on the cross for the sins of mankind
✝️ He was buried
✝️ He rose again on the third day
✝️ He ascended into heaven
✝️ He will return again

We believe that salvation is made possible only through Jesus Christ.

John 14:6 (KJV)
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”


The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is active in the world today.

πŸ™ The Holy Spirit convicts people of sin
πŸ™ Guides believers into truth
πŸ™ Comforts and strengthens Christians
πŸ™ Helps believers grow spiritually

The Holy Spirit lives within all who trust in Jesus Christ.


Salvation

We believe salvation is a gift from God, offered freely to all people.

Salvation comes through:

✝️ Faith in Jesus Christ
πŸ™ Repentance from sin
❀️ Trust in God’s grace

We believe that no one can earn salvation by works, but it is received by faith.

Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”


Sin

We believe that all people have sinned and fall short of God’s glory.

Because of sin:

⚠️ Humanity is separated from God
⚠️ People need forgiveness
⚠️ Salvation through Christ is necessary

Only Jesus Christ can forgive sin and restore a relationship with God.


The Church

We believe the Church is the body of Christ made up of all believers in Jesus Christ.

The purpose of the Church is to:

πŸ“– Teach God’s Word
πŸ™ Encourage prayer
❀️ Love and support one another
🌎 Share the Gospel with the world

We believe the Church exists both in physical gatherings and through online fellowship.


Baptism

We believe baptism is an act of obedience to God and a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ.

Baptism represents:

✝️ The death of the old life
✝️ Burial with Christ
✝️ Rising to new life in Him

While baptism is important, we believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ.


The Return of Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ will return again to earth.

πŸŒ… His return will be visible and glorious
βš–οΈ He will judge the world
πŸ‘‘ He will establish His eternal kingdom

We believe believers should live in readiness for His return.


Heaven and Hell

We believe in the reality of both Heaven and Hell.

πŸŒ… Heaven is the eternal home of believers
βš–οΈ Hell is the place of judgment for those who reject Christ

Every person will spend eternity in one of these places.


Eternal Life

We believe that all who trust in Jesus Christ receive eternal life.

This eternal life begins at salvation and continues forever in the presence of God.

John 3:16 (KJV)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”


Our Commitment

At Saint Johns Online Church, we are committed to:

πŸ“– Teaching the Bible faithfully
✝️ Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ
πŸ™ Encouraging prayer
❀️ Serving others with love
🌎 Reaching the world with God’s truth

We strive to honor God in all that we do.