Our Beliefs
These biblical beliefs define who we are and what Harmony Church stands for. It is important for our church to be clear that we are submissive to
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To become a member of Harmony it is necessary for individuals to affirm their commitment to these biblical beliefs.
THE CHURCH
A church is a local body of believers who are associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel. This church is an autonomous body under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Church is the Body of Christ and family of God. It is not a physical building but the universal body of baptized believers living in love and harmony. (Romans 12:4-5; Acts 2:14-47; 1 Peter 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:19-22, 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Revelation 21:2, 9)
THE GREAT COMMISSION
The mission of the church is to Glorify God and advance the kingdom of God by making disciples of all nations through the preaching and teaching of the gospel of Christ. It is the responsibility of every believer to carry out the Great Commission and be part of God’s great redemptive work. (Matthew 28: 16-20; Acts 1:8)
GOD
There is one God, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present. He is the Creator and Ruler of all. He is love. (Genesis 1:1-2; Isaiah 45:5-6; Psalm 33:13-15, 90:2, 139:7-10, 147:5; Matthew 3:13-17, 28:17-20; 1 John 4:8)
Jesus Christ: Jesus is the Son of God, God the son, head of the Church, and God’s only designated Savior of the world. He is eternal, born to a virgin, fully God and man. He died on the cross, resurrected three days later, ascended to heaven, and will return. God sent his son Jesus to be the atonement for the world’s sins. He is the way, the truth, and the life. (Matthew 1:18-25, 3:13-17; John 1:1, 14:6; Colossians 1:15-18; Luke 23:26-56, 24:1-53; 1 Corinthians 15:12-34; 1 John 4:14; 1 John 2:1-2)
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is God and lives in all believers. He gives power for holy living, guides us to what is right, and reveals truth. In Him we experience joyful living. (John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:22-23)
THE SCRIPTURES
The Bible is the inspired infallible Word of God. It is our final authority in determining what we believe, what we practice and how we live. It holds within it the truth of God that speaks to man’s heart and soul. It is complete and is to be accepted in its entirety. (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 22:19)
MAN
Man was created, in God’s image, to glorify God, to work, and to care for creation. Man willfully sinned leading to his separation from God and his physical and spiritual death. All of humanity is by birth and action sinful and without hope apart from Jesus. (Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7; 2:15-17; 3:19; Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23; Acts 4:12; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:1-3)
SALVATION
In His love, God sent His son to die for us. Jesus’ death and resurrection allow salvation to be possible for all. Only by trusting in and submitting to the lordship of Jesus, can one be reconciled to God and experience eternal life. Those who trust in Jesus repent of sin and confess their faith. (John 3:16-18, 3:3-5, 5:28-29, 10:1-18; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; Romans 5:8, 10:9; Acts 2:38, 4:12)
BAPTISM
Jesus instructed His followers to be baptized in water as their identification with His death, burial and resurrection. Baptism is the immersion of the believer symbolizing the passing away of the old life and the beginning of a new life in Christ. Although we believe identification through Baptism is an important part of a Christian’s spiritual life, Baptism is not necessary for Salvation. (Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:9-13, Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38, 8:36-38, 19:1-7; John 3:16; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 16:31)