RUWA Ministries Belief Statement

Trinity:

• Holy Spirit:

We believe that the Holy Spirit glorifies God through us and is our counselor and direct guidance from God. When we allow the Holy Spirit to live unhindered in us, He guides us in a life of righteousness by convicting us when we are wrong according to scripture. He reveals God’s word to us. He does supernatural works through our natural lives.

• Acts 2, John 14: 16, 17, 25, and 26, Romans 8: 9-11, Ephesians 4: 1-6, Zechariah 4: 6, John 16: 14

• Father: God is the creator and sustainer of everything.

• Jesus:

Savior- Jesus is our savior and the only way out of sin. If it weren’t for Jesus, we would be powerless against death. Through Jesus, we receive the gift of eternal life/ salvation through his sacrifice and resurrection.

• John 3: 16, 17 and 14: 5-6, Romans 6: 23, Hebrews 10: 1-7

Lord- Lordship is just as important as Him being our savior. Lordship implies that laws, principles, and all aspects of Christianity are enforced by Jesus our Lord and savior. This means that we as believers must be willing to take up our cross and follow Him.

• John 15: 5, Romans 10: 9-10 and 6: 22, Jeremiah 31: 33, Lev. 11: 45, Luke 9:23

Bible Beliefs:

• We know that the word will last forever. Not only will it stand, but help us to stand. It will never come back void and will always be fulfilled. For this reason, we use it for teaching, guidance, etc… We are a Bible believing church.
• Isaiah 40: 6-8, Matthew 5: 18, 1 Peter 1: 24-25, and 1: 13-16, 2 Timothy 3: 16-17

Sign Gifts:

• We believe that the sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, healing) are still active in the church today in accordance to scriptures
• 1 Corinthians 14: 1-33, 1 Corinthians 12: 7-11

Worship:

• We believe that in worship, we should focus all of our energy toward glorifying and praising God.
• John 4: 24, Deut. 6: 5

Love:

• We believe that love is a requirement for Christians and that it is a lifestyle that Christ laid out for the Church.
• 2 John 1: 5-6, John 13: 34

Tithe:

• Out of all that God blesses us with, we are required to give ten percent.
• Proverbs 3: 9-10

Dedication:

• We believe that dedication is done during infancy when the parents present their child to the Lord.
• Luke 2: 22

• We believe in baptism by immersion is done after one’s choice has been made to repent of sins and accept Christ’s free gift of salvation.
• Act 16: 29-31 and 33, Matthew 3: 13-15

Communion:

• We believe that the communion is partaking of the body and the blood in remembrance of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We believe that prior to taking communion, one should check their heart for impurities.
• 1 Corinthians 11: 27-32