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We believe lots of things.
We believe that Jesus shows the way to live a full, authentic and joy-filled life.
We believe that our faith has to be expressed in every aspect of the way we live our lives.
We believe that no act of love, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
And so on. This page is not really about what we believe. It is more like a theological safety net. It's about trying to avoid mistakes people have made in the past when they have thought and prayed and taught about God.
For some people, a statement of faith is deeply important. For most Christians, it is not something to worry about. If you want to be a part of this work, we will not quiz you on your precise understanding of the doctrines listed below. But we do need to know if you are comfortable with this statement of faith.
The other reason for this statement is to try and make clear the limits of what we, as a group, believe. For example, we believe that Jesus is coming back. But we don't have any position on when He is coming back, or the details of the rapture, the millennium, or where the Beast and the Antichrist fit in. We believe in the work of the Holy Spirit, but we don't have a position on the use of spiritual gifts. You get the idea?
So, with all that in mind, here is our statement of faith.
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