The following outlines beliefs that are a foundation of faith for the people at Liberty Chapel

Doctrinal Statement

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is inerrant and its teaching and authority is complete, absolute, and final.

The trinity-God consists of three real persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three have the same substance, power, and eternity, each having the whole divine essence without this essence being divided. The Father is not derived from anyone, neither begotten nor proceeding. The Son is eternally begotten of the Father. The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. All three are infinite and without beginning and are therefore only one God, who is not to be divided in nature and being. Yet these three are distinguished by several distinctive characteristics and personal relations. This truth of the Trinity is the foundation of all of our fellowship with God and of our comforting dependence on him.

Sinfulness of man – As a consequence of the Fall, all human beings are born with a sinful nature. All are morally corrupt, separated from God and in need of a Savior.

Atonement – God demands justice. Man is sinful and separated from God. The offense of sin against God must be paid by death. Jesus Christ was both a perfect, sinless man and God. Jesus died to meet the just demand for death; to pay for every person’s offense against God. Belief in his death, burial, and resurrection and repentance of sin reconciles sinners with God and saves them from eternal separation from God.

Justification – Salvation is by grace, freely offered by God to undeserving, sinful people. Salvation is received through repentance and faith in Jesus. Believers do not deserve it and can do nothing to increase their favor with God (good works). It is only by faith in Jesus and repentance of sin that those separated from God are reconciled and promised eternal life with Him.

Sanctification – believers grow in their faith through a personal relationship with Jesus. Evidence of growth is seen in their daily lives as they are led by the Holy Spirit. Good works do not secure salvation, but a believer will yield good works as a genuine desire to serve the Lord.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ – His body was raised from the dead according to Scripture. He ascended into Heaven and sits on the right hand of God as the believer’s Advocate. We believe in the literal resurrection of the body, both of the just and of the unjust, and in eternal life of believers and eternal punishment of those who reject Jesus.

The mission of the church is to preach the gospel until Christ returns.