The Mission
"The Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ exists to share the Gospel with people connecting them with other Christians, developing their faith and acknowledging God in their lives and personal ministry making make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
The Vision
Teaching men, women and children to draw near to God through the faith and the grace given to us by Christ our Savior through the doctrine of Preaching, Teaching, Healing and Prophecy: considering how they can be of service to each other, especially stirring up each other up to healthy and meaningful relationships, and the practice of good works, generating steadfastness and perseverance in the coming of times of trial.
(Ref: Hebrews 10:22-25)
(Ref: Hebrews 10:22-25)
What We Believe
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."
God
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.