The Basic Beliefs Of A Connection Church

By Eric Adams


When it comes to religious freedom, the United States has a lot to offer. Whether Christian, or of other faiths, there is often a place of worship for everyone. For, even liberal and more conservative Christians have a number of choices. In one case, this is that of a connection church.

When it comes to belief and practices, there are essential beliefs which an individual must share to be admitted as a member. The first being, that God is the Universal Creator and Ruler of all representing three personalities, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, otherwise known as the Holy Trinity. While there are three distinct and separate entities, each is an aspect of God.

Those attending a connection based congregation often believe that the spiritual image of God is reflected in man. For, like others, the members believe man was made in the image of God. Whereas, more liberal faiths often focus on to the idea of a gender-neutral God, for there are so many different aspects in humans, that it is hard to believe all were not made in this image.

In most cases, those attending this type of church are believe to exist separated from God through sin until having accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and have asked for forgiveness. If individuals do not accept Jesus or ask for forgiveness, most of these conservative evangelical Christian based congregations preach that those individuals are living, and will continue to live a life in hell, here on on earth and beyond.

As with other Christian churches, there is a belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who is a co-equal sitting at the right hand of the Father. The church also shares in the belief that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again, then ascended to heaven. Whereas, someday Jesus will return in a cloud of glory to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

All Christians, whether practicing old or new religious laws believe in a Holy Trinity, being God the Father, Jesus the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. In more evangelical congregations, believers must accept Jesus by way of a public spoken prayer, followed by baptism. Whereas, more liberal congregations often believe all have been saved and that baptism is a confirmation of the belief in the Holy Trinity and a method of being accepted into the Kingdom as a child of God.

Most churches believe that salvation is provided by the grace of God through the one and only Son of God, Jesus Christ. Most Christian churches believe Jesus died on the cross as a measure to save all from the sins of the world. Whereas, there are some whom have other beliefs with regards to the Son of God and salvation which differ from others.

As with most organized religions, the Bible is believed to be written by men though the inspired word of God. While some denominations add additional text in other publications, this particular congregation believes in using only Biblical text as the reference for sermons and worship. Whereas, most all Christian faiths believe in song and worship, while some such as the Church of Christ do not believe in using instruments, others often use a piano or organ as accompaniment to music during worship services and other events.




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