Statement of Faith
These core statements summarise the beliefs that shape our worship, discipleship, and life together as Joshua Generation Church.
What we believe about the Scriptures
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired Word of God. It is our final authority for faith, life, and for the governance of the Church; and is therefore incorporated as part of this Constitution.
What we believe about God
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons; namely Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
What we believe about Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
What we believe about the Holy Spirit
We believe in the personality of the Holy Spirit, His regenerating work and abiding presence in the true believer. That the Holy Spirit indwells all true believers and that He has been sent to be the Comforter and Empowerer of the Christian Church, to produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit and give the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the Scriptures.
What we believe about mankind
We believe that God created mankind in His own image, male and female. Thereafter, sin entered the first man through disobedience, resulting in spiritual death for all mankind.
What we believe about the crucifixion
We believe that Jesus Christ had to die a substitutionary death for the sins of mankind so that we could be reconciled back to God.
What we believe about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
We believe in the bodily death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What we believe about Christ's ascension
We believe in His ascension into heaven and His future return to Earth.
What we believe about the judgement of God
We believe that all mankind will stand before God on Judgment Day to give an account for their actions, words, and motives of the heart.
What we believe about the sacraments
We believe in the regular practice of the breaking of bread and the taking of wine / grape juice to remind us of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ's death on our behalf. We believe in the baptism of believers by immersion in water, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
What we believe about repentance
We believe that all who repent of their sin and receive the Lord Jesus Christ, by faith, are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God.
What we believe about Christian living
We believe that all Christians are called to a life of holiness, devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and service to Him.
What we believe about the involvement of believers in church
We believe in the priesthood of all believers.