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GOD

John 1:1-3, 14; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 14:26

We believe in one God who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They're all equally perfect and divine, and work together in complementary ways to redeem the world. We believe in God the Father, who, along with the Son and the Holy Spirit, created everything. He’s eternal, loving and unchanging. We believe in God the Son, who became a human, born to the Virgin Mary, and was named Jesus. He died on a cross for the forgiveness of our sin and came back to life, providing a way for us to be made right with God. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father through the Son, to help us know what's right, empower and equip the Church, and help us do the work Jesus started on Earth. .

THE BIBLE

Psalm 119:105; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:16-17

We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God, infallible in the original manuscripts, provided to develop our faith and guide our

everyday life.

SALVATION

John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

We believe that Jesus came to restore our relationship with God. He lived a perfect life and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, and that God raised Him from the dead defeating death. We believe we can't save ourselves; salvation is by God's grace alone and received through faith, repentance and acceptance of Jesus’ sacrifice.

HUMANITY

Genesis 1:26-27, Isaiah 43:7; Romans 5:12

We believe each and every person is created in the image of God and for relationship with Him. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the garden, they placed a divide in that relationship through sin. As a result, people are unable to achieve a right relationship with God through their own efforts.

COMMUNION

Luke 22:7-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

We believe in remembering Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection by taking the bread and the cup of communion at our weekend services. We practice an open communion for all believers regardless of church background.

WATER BAPTISM

Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:4

We believe that water baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work and is commanded by God following the decision to follow Christ. Baptism is symbolic of Christ’s burial and resurrection and represents new life in Him.

THE CHURCH

Acts 2:42-47, 16:5; Romans 12:5; Hebrews 10:24-25

We believe that the church is the visible body of Christ, comprised of imperfect individuals who have placed their faith in the person and work of Jesus. The church exists to love God and demonstrate the love of God to others.

CHRISTIAN LIFE

1 John 2:6; Colossians 3:23; 1 Peter 4:10; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

We believe all Christians should live for Christ and not for themselves. As we understand and apply the Word of God and yield to the Spirit of God, every believer should mature and become more like Jesus. We believe all believers should contribute to the work of God through their spiritual gifts and generosity.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Ephesians 3:16; John 15:4, 15:8; Romans 8:5, 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Galatians 5:16-25; 1 Peter 4:10-11

We believe the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to be exercised orderly, and in love. These gifts are given to build up and equip individual believers and the Church. The fruit of the Spirit to be cultivated in the life of every believer is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

LEADERSHIP

Genesis 1:26-27; Ephesians 4:12; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 12:3-8

RVCC subscribes to the principles of complete mutuality so that there is no gender bias and no gender limitations. All church roles and offices are based on non-gender qualifications where men and women are equally valued and respected. Women in Leadership Position Paper