What We Believe

🔥 What We Believe

Église Flambeau de Dieu – Statement of Faith

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. It is our final authority in all matters of faith and life.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17)

One True God

There is one eternal God, revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in power and glory.
(Matthew 28:19; John 4:24)

Jesus Christ

Jesus is fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose again, and now reigns in heaven.
(John 1:1,14; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 1:3)

The Fall of Man

Man was created in God’s image but fell through sin, separating all people from God. Only Jesus can restore us.
(Genesis 3; Romans 3:23)

Salvation by Grace

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received by repentance and faith in Jesus Christ—not by works.
(Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:1; John 3:16)

Water Baptism & Communion

Jesus gave the Church two ordinances:

  • Water Baptism – by immersion, as a symbol of new life in Christ.
  • The Lord’s Supper – remembering His death and celebrating His return.
    (Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

A separate experience from salvation, empowering believers for witness and holy living.
(Acts 1:8)

Sanctification

Sanctification is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ, through the Holy Spirit and God’s Word.
(Romans 12:1–2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)

The Church

We are the Body of Christ, called to worship, grow in faith, serve others, and share the Gospel to all nations.
(Ephesians 1:22–23; Matthew 28:19–20)

Ministry

God equips believers with spiritual gifts and calls some to serve as pastors, teachers, evangelists, apostles, and prophets.
(Ephesians 4:11–13)

Divine Healing

Healing is part of Christ’s work on the cross and is available through faith and prayer.
(Isaiah 53:4–5; James 5:14–16)

The Blessed Hope

We eagerly await the return of Jesus Christ to take His Church.
(Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)

Christ’s Millennial Reign

Jesus will return to reign on earth for 1,000 years—a time of peace and justice.
(Revelation 20:1–6)

Final Judgment

All people will face judgment. Believers will be rewarded; unbelievers will be separated from God eternally.
(Revelation 20:11–15; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

New Heaven & New Earth

God will create a new, eternal home where His people will live in His presence forever.
(Revelation 21:1–4)