SCOTTLEA  GOSPEL  CHAPEL

WHAT  WE  BELIEVE

It is to be noted that no grouping of words can fully express all that might be said as to our convictions and doctrinal position.   The Scriptures are our final authority.

We believe

that the Bible is divinely inspired and is complete, final and authoritative.

2 Timothy 3:16, 17

that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

1 John 5:7

that the Bible declares the full Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless atoning death, His bodily resurrection and His imminent return for His believing people.

John 1:1; Matthew 1:23; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Peter 3:18; Luke 24:39; Revelation 22:20

in one Church, the body of Christ on earth, that its members should gather in His name for the purpose of prayer, worship, ministry and evangelism.

Ephesians 4: 4-12; Acts 2:41

that all have sinned and are in need of salvation.

Romans 3:23

that forgiveness of sins and redemption are obtained through faith alone, in the work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.

Ephesians 2:8,9; 1 Peter 1:18, 19

in the great commission given by the Lord Jesus Christ  to the Church as found in Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15.  We seek to obey  the Lord in His command to preach the Gospel and make known to all the way of salvation.

in the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His Church.

1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 4:16

We Practice

baptism by immersion upon the personal confession of the Lord Jesus Christ as Saviour.

Acts 8:38, 39;  Romans 6:4

the weekly observance of the Breaking of Bread in remembrance of His death, at which service believers have equal liberty, as holy priests to worship the Lord.

Matthew 18:20; Acts 20:27  1 Corinthians 11: 23-28  Philippians 3:3;  Hebrews 13:15

1 Corinthians 14:34; 1 Timothy  2:12; Acts 2:47