WHAT WE BELIEVE
WELCOME
At New Cov, we believe that everyone matters and that life is best experienced in community with others. We have a clear pathway of experiencing God, choosing community, investing in others and sharing Jesus designed to help you live out God’s purposes for you. We are biased, but New Cov is a refreshing group of people who desire that the world is reached for Jesus, beginning locally and moving globally. We welcome you to join us.
WHO WE ARE
At New Cov, you will find a place where you are known, valued, heard and cared about. We believe that we are better together and have been created by God for His purposes. We are committed to creating a space for genuine faith, authentic relationships and meaningful impact to happen. We encourage you to try us out for four weeks to see if this is where God wants you to invest your life.
In essential beliefs we have unity.
“There is one Body and one Spirit...there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all...” Ephesians 4:4-6
In non-essential beliefs we have liberty.
“Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters... who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls...so then each of us will give an account of himself to God...so whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” – Romans 14:1,4,12,22
In all our beliefs we show love.
“...if I hold in my mind not only all human knowledge but also the very secrets of God, and if I have the faith that can move mountains but have no love, I amount to nothing at all.” – 1 Corinthians 13:2
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT...
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:2,26,27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2
God the Father
God’s intent is for humanity to relate to him as heavenly Father. He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. He concerns Himself in the affairs of humanity and intends for human beings to live in fellowship with Him. He is good, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love and is faithful. He works all things together for the good of those who love Him. In His unfathomable grace, He gave His Son, Jesus Christ, for mankind’s redemption. It is in Him that we live, move, and exist.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45, 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16, 4:24, 5:26, 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father, God incarnate, and has eternally existed. Though Jesus came as human, he was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. Jesus lived a sinless human life in perfect obedience to God, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5,14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in righteous living. The Christian seeks to live under the Holy Spirit’s control and in the Holy Spirit’s power daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God’s word to all people. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
People
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme objects of God’s creation. Although humans have tremendous potential for good, they are marred by a condition of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This condition separates men and women from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Salvation
Salvation is a gift of God. People can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works. Man can only be saved from sin’s penalty by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Eternity
Humans were created to exist forever. They will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven and eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; 2:25; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 18:8, 25:44,46
Eternal Security
Because God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:28-29;
2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5