God

There is one God existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14). He is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1). He knows everything (Psalm 33:13‑15); is everywhere present (Jeremiah 23:23 ‑ 24); He is just (Genesis 18:25); loving (I John 4:8, 16); and full of grace (Ephesians 2:4‑5). He can be sufficiently known only through Jesus Christ (John 14:6).

Jesus

Jesus Christ is fully human and fully divine (Philippians 2:5‑8) existing eternally, fully equal with the Father (John 1:1, 2). The Eternal Son of God came to earth as a man (Colossians 2:9), conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:34‑35). He has proven Himself to be the Son of God by His deeds, fulfillment of prophecy, crucifixion and bodily resurrection (I Corinthians 15:1‑4, Acts 2:22).

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a divine person existing eternally with the Father (John 15:26). He convicts of sin, righteousness and the judgment to come (John 16:8‑11). Every believer is equipped with a gift or gifts by the Holy Spirit for ministry (Romans 12:3‑8; 1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:7‑16). 

The Bible

The Old and New Testament Scriptures are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16‑17. They contain a complete revelation of his will for the salvation of man, and constitute the divine and only rule of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16‑17).

Salvation

Those who believe in Jesus Christ as God’s Son and our Savior (John 3:16); who repent of their sins and continually make Jesus the Lord of their lives (Acts 3:19); who confess Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9‑10); and who are baptized by immersion (Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3‑7); and have accepted the gracious gift of salvation (Romans 6:23) by faith (Ephesians 2:8‑9). Those who follow this Biblical plan can have assurance of this Salvation (I John 3:24).

Baptism

We believe in a believer’s baptism by immersion, following Christ’s example to us (Matthew 3:16) and the disciples’ practice ( Acts 8:36, 38-39).   Baptism assures me of the cleansing of sin (Acts 2:38), it is where I receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; it is my pledge to God(1 Peter 3:21); and it is my Joining with Christ (Galatians 3:27).

The Lord’s Supper (communion)

The Lord’s Supper was instituted by the Lord and delivered to the Apostles (Matthew 26:26‑29) and is to be observed by believers in remembrance of Him (1 Corinthians 11:24‑25).

The Second Coming

The coming of Christ for His Church can occur at any time and will occur at some time. The Scripture teaches that Jesus will descend from Heaven (Acts 1:11); that all the dead will be raised (I Thessalonians 4:13‑18, Acts 24:15, John 5:28-29); that God will judge all people; Christians will receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23) and all non‑believers will be condemned to eternal punishment in Hell (Matthew 25:31-45; Revelation 20; 2 Corinthians 5:10).

The Church

Countryside Christian Church is a non‑denominational fellowship of believers who have no creed but Christ, no book but the Bible, and wear no name but Christian. We believe that Christ is the Head of His Church, and every Christian is a part of His body. We do not believe that we are the only Christians, but earnestly strive to be Christians only. We seek to speak where the Bible speaks, and remain silent where the Bible is silent. We take the Bible and the Bible alone as our only rule of faith and practice. The original Church that we read about in the Bible was a church where salvation made you a member of your local church, so Countryside Christian Church follows that pattern. We refuse to impose upon people more than the Word of God requires of one to be a Christian. Nor do we require less than the Word states. Therefore, membership here requires that one accept the gracious gift of salvation by faith, which is belief in Jesus as the Son of God, repenting of sin, confessing Jesus as Lord, and being baptized by immersion for the forgiveness of sins.

The Christian Life

The Christian Life by its very nature is to be distinct from the world (Ephesians 4:22‑24). Because of this, each believer is set apart (sanctified) by God for His purposes (Romans 6:22). The process of sanctification is carried out through prayer, the Word, witnessing, and fellowship (Acts 2:41; Colossians 3:16; Acts 1:8). Each believer has been given a spiritual gift or gifts (I Corinthians 12:4‑6; Ephesians 4:7‑8) to be used in serving others (I Corinthians 12:7).