Statement of Faith

At Countryside Christian Church, our beliefs are the foundation of everything we do. Rooted in the unchanging truth of God’s Word, we seek to glorify Him in every aspect of life, from worship and teaching to community and service. Our faith is centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are committed to helping others grow in their relationship with Him.

Our core beliefs shape our mission to Love God and Love People, guiding us as we share the Gospel and demonstrate Christ’s love to the world. These biblical doctrines influence how we worship, teach, and live out our faith every day, fostering a community built on truth, grace, and hope.

We invite you to explore the foundational truths we hold close to our hearts. They are more than words—they are the guiding principles that inspire us to lead lives fully devoted to God and His purpose.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. John 1:1,14, 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5
Virgin Birth
Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the Son of God. Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35
Salvation
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22
Repentance
Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation. Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9
Redemption
Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21
Sanctification
Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life. 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11
Regeneration
For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5
Jesus's Blood
The Blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and is 100% sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins, enabling all those who believe to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death. 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29
Jesus Christ Indwells All Believers
Christians Are People Who Have Invited The Lord Jesus Christ To Come And Live Inside Them By His Holy Spirit. They Relinquish The Authority Of Their Lives Over To Him Thus Making Jesus The Lord Of Their Life As Well As Savior. They Put Their Trust In What Jesus Accomplished For Them When He Died, Was Buried, And Rose Again From The Dead. John 1:12; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20
Holy Bible
The Holy Bible, And Only The Bible, Is The Authoritative Word Of God. It Alone Is The Final Authority In Determining All Doctrinal Truths. In Its Original Writing, It Is Inspired, Infallible And Inerrant. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26
Trinity
There Is One God, Eternally Existent In Three Persons: Father, Son And Holy Spirit. These Three Are Coequal And Co-Eternal. 1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11
Holy Spirit
The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Are For Today. The Holy Spirit Is Active In The Church And In The Lives Of Mankind. The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit And The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Are Available To Bring Power And Encouragement To Every Believer. John 7:37-39, John 16:5-14, Acts 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
The Church
The Church Is The Body Of Christ, The Habitation Of God Through The Spirit, With Divine Appointments For The Fulfillment Of Jesus’ Great Commission. Every Person Who Is Born Of The Spirit Is An Integral Part Of The Church As A Member Of The Body Of Believers. There Is A Spiritual Unity Of All Believers In Our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23