Trinity Community Church is a member of the Pacific Conference of the Evangelical Church.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
About God… God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three divine persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are One God. His overriding character is one of love and holiness.
About Jesus Christ… Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as a perfect sacrifice for sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return to earth as King of kings and Lord of lords.
About the Holy Spirit… The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, present in the world to carry on the work of the Father and the Son on earth. He ministers in many ways to people as well as through people to bring God’s kingdom to earth as it is in heaven. He makes human beings aware of their need for Jesus Christ, and God’s righteousness. He lives within the hearts and lives of those who receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. He leads people into all truth, and brings about the abundant life of Jesus so they can become more like Him. His presence is a guarantee that those who believe in Jesus belong to God and provides security for the time when Jesus comes again and when all will stand before God to give an account of their lives. His presence in the lives and hearts of every Christian provides cleansing and freedom from the bondage, pollution, power, and penalty of sin. It also brings access to God’s power, guidance, comfort, peace, joy, patience, self-control and most importantly the love of God.
About the Bible… The Bible is the inspired Word of God for humankind. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is the revelation of God’s will for all people. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
About Humankind… People are made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. He loves them and wants to have a right relationship with each and every person, as well as for them to have a right relationship with each other. Through the transgression of Adam, the human race has rebelled against God, and apart from the grace of God, is inclined towards evil. Unless a person accepts the free gift of salvation offered through Jesus Christ, he or she cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
About Salvation… Salvation is God’s free gift to anyone who will accept it. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for the sin of humankind can a person be saved from sin’s penalty, which is death. When a person turns from his or her self-ruled life and accepts Jesus in faith, this person is saved. Eternal life begins at this moment. A saved person will spend eternity in heaven and an unsaved person will spend eternity in hell, separated from God.
