Our Beliefs
RIG Nation holds firmly to these 22 foundational pillars of faith, guided by the Holy Scriptures and the active power of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16, 17We believe that the holy scripture Bible is God-inspired.
The Eternal Godhead
2 Corinthians 13:14We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Fall of Man
Romans 5:12We believe that man is created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection, thereby imputing sinfulness to all human beings.
The Plan of Salvation
John 3:16; Romans 5:8We believe that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, signing the pardon for all who believe in Him. The fullness of the gospel is the plan of salvation. It covers the Creation, the Fall, Jesus Christ’s Atonement, and all of the gospel’s rules, ordinances, and teachings.
Salvation through Grace
Ephesians 2:8We believe that we receive the plan of salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross; salvation is God’s gift to us.
Repentance & Acceptance
Romans 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
The New Birth
2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20We believe that a very real change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them.
Daily Christian Life
Hebrews 6:1We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith.
Baptism & Lord’s Supper
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:24, 25We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and the fruit of the vine.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:4We believe that baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers believers and that the Holy Spirit’s incoming follows the same pattern that is described in the New Testament.
The Spirit-filled Life
Ephesians 4:30-32We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Gifts & Fruit of the Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-25We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
Moderation
Philippians 4:5; Colossians 3:12, 13We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid the extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience.
Divine Healing
James 5:14-16We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
Second Coming of Christ
1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11-13We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
Church Relationship
Hebrews 10:24, 25We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers.
Civil Government
Romans 13:1-5We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God.
The Final Judgment
Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death.
Heaven
John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.
Hell
Revelation 20:10-15We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior.
Evangelism
Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples.
Tithes & Offerings
Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7We believe the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings.