Beliefs

Church on 99 is a non-denominational Christian Church that believes Scripture's testimony that, Jesus Christ is the only Lord and Savior of all mankind; and that this salvation is available to all who believe.
 
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Statement of Faith:

1.) We believe the Holy Bible (66 Books) to be the inspired, infallible and inerrant Word of God. It is the source for all knowledge concerning salvation and our sole standard for faith and practice.

2.) We believe in the one true, living God revealed in the Bible: God is one in essence and three in person. That, within the one Being that is God, there exists eternally three coequal and coeternal persons, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

3.) We believe that man was created in the image of God. Through Adam's disobedience mankind is in a sinful state, separated from God. Being corrupted by sin in mind, will and emotions, man is without hope apart from God – he is in need of saving.

4.) We believe that salvation is a sovereign work of grace. While salvation is entirely of the Lord, God requires that man puts his faith in Jesus Christ - whom we believe to be the incarnate Son of God, who died substitutionally for man's transgressions, who was raised from the dead on the third day, and who ascended to the Father. Such saving faith is evidenced in renouncing self-determination, taking responsibility for disobedience, turning from sin in repentance, and seeking forgiveness from God.

5.) We believe God is a covenant-making, covenant-keeping God. His promises of blessing are given to those who respond to His love in willing obedience. Those promises include forgiveness and eternal life. He is the source of life, and his provision for the believer includes both spiritual and natural resources. God made this new covenant in the blood of Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us.

6.) We believe that the nature and purpose of God is revealed in His Church, the Body of Christ established on earth. We believe the Church Universal consists of all who live under the Lordship of Jesus. The Church Local is a body of believers, baptized and joined together, practicing the new covenant. Since the Church is one as God is one, the Church Local must seek to walk in harmony with the Church Universal. We believe that Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, has established government and ministry in the Church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers given by the Lord to bring the church to maturity and inspire it to do His work on earth.

7.) We believe that there are many experiences which are valid encounters with God, the Holy Spirit. Among the terms used to describe such encounters are "baptism in the Spirit", "filled with the Spirit" and "anointed with the Spirit". These experiences should produce greater commitment to God's will, greater realization of His holiness, His power and His presence, and greater edification of His Church. We believe the Holy Spirit imparts gifts or special abilities to accomplish God's will. Spiritual gifts should be operative in the Church, supervised by mature leaders, and ministered in love by Christians whose lives reflect godly character.

8.) Jesus became the believer's High Priest, and made it possible for each Christian to have free access to the Father. In His presence, each one can know God and receive from Him. Similarly, each is responsible to come to Him in confidence and faith ministering the worship of his lips and the worship of his life as a priestly offering to God.

9.) We believe in freedom of conscience. Each person is responsible for his own choices and behavior. While God has ordained both civil and spiritual government, we believe that each person is directly accountable to God. Thus while those in spiritual authority may exercise strong leadership, all service must be rendered voluntarily, joyfully, and from a free conscience.

10.) We believe in local and world evangelism. We accept the commission of Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations, to baptize them and to teach them to observe His commandments. We join with all those who believe in Him to accomplish this task. We accept this as a personal commission, as well as a commission to the entire Church.

11.) We believe that there is one true Church, made up of all of God's chosen people throughout time. All Christians share a responsibility for the division which has occurred, and for the reconciliation which must be sought. We desire and pray for God's people to walk together in peace.

12.) We believe God is the author of all authority. He has ordained civil government for the establishment of order and peace in the nations. He has ordained government in the Church to bring it to maturity, righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. We believe there should be mutual respect between civil and spiritual authority. While civil authority is separated from church government, it remains accountable to God and His Law.

13.) We believe that the Church local is a community of believers and should be financially supported by the regular, and yet free will giving of those believers who are committed to its mission. We further believe that when God's people freely serve God and practice biblical stewardship, there is financial abundance to accomplish God's purpose. In the grace of giving we acknowledge that all we possess belongs to God, and comes rightfully under the jurisdiction of His government.

14.) We believe Jesus Christ will return to the earth, visibly and in bodily form. Christians are exhorted to be watchful and obedient until His appearing. We wait expectantly for His return, while actively praying and working to see His kingdom come, His will being done on earth as it is in heaven, anticipating a greater manifestation of his government on the earth. We believe His appearing will occasion the resurrection of the righteous that have died and are now with Him.

15.) We believe in the final judgment at the end of the age. The righteous and the wicked shall stand before Him and be judged. The righteous whom were previously justified in Christ Jesus will be rewarded with the privilege of ruling with Him and enjoying His eternal blessings. The wicked who rejected Christ's salvation will be eternally punished.

16.) We recognize that the creedal acceptance of our statement of faith does not relieve us of the responsibility to live by faith. We gratefully acknowledge those who have faithfully served God in ages past, and recognize our indebtedness to those who have suffered for the sake of the truth which we now hold dear. We acknowledge those who serve Jesus Christ now, whose doctrinal expressions may be different from ours with respect to secondary issues. We desire to walk with them in liberty as brothers and sisters.