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Mid-Cities Bible Church

Statement of Beliefs

June 14, 2025

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Bible. It is God’s message communicated to mankind. The Word of God was given

by inspiration of God and His revelation was composed and recorded to man through

human authors without error. The Bible is true. It is our supreme authority for faith and

practice in our lives. (John 17:6-19; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)

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God the Father. God exists in three persons in one (Triune Godhead). God the

Father is the authority over the Son and the Spirit. God the Father sent His Son, Jesus,

out of love for mankind. He is sovereign, holy, all-powerful, all-knowing, immutable

(unchanging), immanent (involved in creation), transcendent (not a part of creation),

righteous, true, wise, loving and perfect. The other two members of the Triune

Godhead also possesses these attributes. (Matthew 3:17; 28:18-20; John 3:16; 1

Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 1:3-6)

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Jesus Christ. The second Person of the Triune Godhead is Jesus Christ, the Son of

God. He existed in eternity with the Father and was responsible for the act of creation.

He came to Earth over 2000 years ago as a man to save humanity from its sins. He was

born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed countless miracles, and ministered to

thousands. He was crucified to pay the penalty for our sins. His death serves as the

one true sacrifice for sin. He was resurrected three days later (as He predicted), and

appeared to many people. He then ascended into heaven. He came as the sacrificial

Lamb of God. He will return as the Lion of Judah to establish His Kingdom and reign as

King for one thousand years on earth. (John 1:3; 10:30; 20:1-31; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4;

Revelation 19:11-16; 20:1-6)

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Holy Spirit. He is the third person of the Triune Godhead. He is the Counselor that

Jesus promised would indwell believers. It is only by being born again is one saved.

A person must be born of the Spirit. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit for the day of

redemption. God gives different spiritual gifts to all believers according to the will of

the Holy Spirit. The exercise of these gifts are subject to the guidelines of Scripture. He

glorifies the Son. Some Scriptures indicate certain sign gifts, as in tongues or prophecy,

will cease or pass away. The Holy Spirit enables believers to live for Christ, to serve

Him, and to be His witnesses. (John 14:16-17; 16:7-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10-13; 12-14;

Ephesians 4:30; Matthew 28:19)

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People. God created mankind in HIs image to rule the earth and enjoy fellowship with

Him. Adam’s and Eve’s fall was when they sinned, bringing death and disease into the

world (original sin). Since then, people are born with a sin nature (depravity) that affects

their thoughts, deeds, and motives. (Genesis 2:7, 15-25; Romans 3:9-18, 23; 5:10-12)

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Salvation. Because mankind has a sinful nature, even our best deeds are tainted with

selfishness. The Bible tells us sinful people are unfit for eternal fellowship with God.

God sent His Son Jesus to provide salvation for sinners. He undeservedly died a

criminal’s death and took upon Himself the condemnation we deserved. He now offers

people deliverance from eternal judgement. Salvation cannot be bought, earned or

deserved by any good works of man. It only exists by God’s benevolent grace. It is by

faith—belief and trust in Christ alone to save you. It begins an eternal relationship with

Jesus Christ. (John 3:6-7, 16-17; Ephesians 1:4-7; 2:8-10; 1 Peter 1:18-19)

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Baptism. We believe that the biblical form of baptism for believers is by immersion.

Baptism does not save a sinful human from sin. Salvation is by grace through faith in

Jesus Christ. It is commanded of all believers for a public testimony of one having

placed faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. It is identifying with the death, burial, and

resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:3-6; Ephesians 2:8-9)

When Jesus returns. We generally hold to a pre-tribulation rapture position. We

recognize there are different positions on the rapture of the Church and biblical

reasons for holding them. The rapture of the Church is separate from Christ’s second

coming when He establishes His kingdom (Millennial Kingdom) on the earth. We do

not believe, though this is a doctrine to break fellowship over.

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MCBC Essentials. For those areas of doctrine that are less clearly defined, all

discussions should be with love, unity, and peace. All the while, we seek those answers

through the Bible and prayer.