What We Believe

Core Beliefs of The Brook Church

The following are the core beliefs of The Brook Church based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these Biblical doctrines.

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22  | Psalm 90:2 | Matthew 28:19 
2 Corinthians 13:14 1 Peter 1:2 

Jesus Christ 

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

 Isaiah 9:6 | Matthew 1:22,23 | John 1:1-15 | Colossians 1:15-18

Holy Spirit 

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with God the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their needs for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

 John 16:7-13, 12:16-17 | Acts 1:8 | 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16, 17  Galatians 5:25 | Ephesians 1:13; 5:18 

The Bible

The Bible is God's Word. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth and standard for Christian beliefs and living. Because the Bible is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

  Psalm 119:105 | Proverbs 30:5 | 2 Timothy 3:16 | 2 Peter 1:20-21 

Human Beings 

People are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27 | Psalm 8:3-6 | Isaiah 53:6a & 59:1-2  | Romans 3:23  

Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sins by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins at the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

John 1:12 ; 14:6 | Romans 5:1 & 6:23 | Galatians 3:26 | Ephesians 2:8-9  Titus 3:5

Eternal Security 

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If one has been genuinely saved, he cannot lose it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

John 10:29 | 2 Timothy 1:12 | Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14 | 1 Peter 1:3-5 

Eternity 

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell (eternal death). To be eternally in union with Him is heaven (eternal life). Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16 | Romans 6:23 | 1 John 5:11-13