Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of New Direction Church - IN based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
Creator of the Universe (Genesis 1:1)
Made humans in His image (Genesis 1:26-27)
Eternally Existed in Three Personalities: Father, Son, Holy Spirit (Luke 1:30-35; John 14:15-17)
Made humans in His image (Genesis 1:26-27)
Eternally Existed in Three Personalities: Father, Son, Holy Spirit (Luke 1:30-35; John 14:15-17)
Jesus Christ
The Only Begotten Son of God (John 3:16)
Offered as a Perfect Sacrifice (John 10:17-18; Hebrews 9:13-15, 10:11-14)
Prophet, Priest, King, Teacher (Hebrews 1:1-2; I Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:14-16; Luke 1:31-33; Matthew 7:28-29)
Offered as a Perfect Sacrifice (John 10:17-18; Hebrews 9:13-15, 10:11-14)
Prophet, Priest, King, Teacher (Hebrews 1:1-2; I Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 4:14-16; Luke 1:31-33; Matthew 7:28-29)
Holy Spirit
Co-Equal to the Father and the Son (John 14:15-17)
Lives in every believer (John 14:15-17)
Gives Spiritual Gifts and Produces Spiritual Fruit (I Corinthians 12:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23)
Lives in every believer (John 14:15-17)
Gives Spiritual Gifts and Produces Spiritual Fruit (I Corinthians 12:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23)
The Bible
It is the Inspired Word of God (II Peter 1:20-21)
It is the Living Word (Hebrews 4:12)
It is Life-Directing (Psalm 119:97-105)
It is the Living Word (Hebrews 4:12)
It is Life-Directing (Psalm 119:97-105)
Human Beings
Supreme Object of God’s Creation (Genesis 1:27-30)
Spiritual Descendant of Adam (I Corinthians 15:47-49)
Born Into Sin With A Need For Salvation (Romans 5:12)
Spiritual Descendant of Adam (I Corinthians 15:47-49)
Born Into Sin With A Need For Salvation (Romans 5:12)
Sin
It is the Act of Disobeying God’s Will for Our Lives (James 4:17)
The Cost of Sin is Death (Romans 6:23)
To Be Set Free Requires A Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:11-12)
To Be Saved is to Be Free From Being Enslaved to Sin and From The Penalty of Sin (Romans 8:1-2)
The Cost of Sin is Death (Romans 6:23)
To Be Set Free Requires A Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:11-12)
To Be Saved is to Be Free From Being Enslaved to Sin and From The Penalty of Sin (Romans 8:1-2)
Salvation
It is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8)
It is given upon confession of faith and sinfulness (Romans 10:8-10)
It is both Salvation from and Salvation to (Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:2)
It is necessary, because of Sin (Romans 3:23)
Process of Salvation/Becoming A Christian:
1. ADMIT (I John 1:9)
2. BELIEVE (Romans 10:9)
3. ACCEPT (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner. I believe that You died for my sins, and then rose with all power and are alive today. Right now, I turn from my sins and open my heart and my life to you. I confess that You are my personal Lord and Savior, I want to trust and follow You. Thank You for loving me and forgiving me. Amen!
It is given upon confession of faith and sinfulness (Romans 10:8-10)
It is both Salvation from and Salvation to (Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:2)
It is necessary, because of Sin (Romans 3:23)
Process of Salvation/Becoming A Christian:
1. ADMIT (I John 1:9)
2. BELIEVE (Romans 10:9)
3. ACCEPT (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Dear Lord Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner. I believe that You died for my sins, and then rose with all power and are alive today. Right now, I turn from my sins and open my heart and my life to you. I confess that You are my personal Lord and Savior, I want to trust and follow You. Thank You for loving me and forgiving me. Amen!
Sanctification
Commit to Holiness (I Peter 1:15)
Commit to a Lifestyle Pleasing to God (Galatians 5:16-17)
Commit to Understanding Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:11-12)
Commit to a Lifestyle Pleasing to God (Galatians 5:16-17)
Commit to Understanding Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:11-12)
Spiritual Disciples
Fasting and Prayer—Commitment, Purpose, Change, Guidance (Matthew 6:5-18; Esther 4:15-16)
Bible Study and Meditation—Read, Learn, Digest (Psalm 119:11-16; II Timothy 2:15)
Church Membership/Service—Relationships, Ministry, Growth (Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:11-13)
Bible Study and Meditation—Read, Learn, Digest (Psalm 119:11-16; II Timothy 2:15)
Church Membership/Service—Relationships, Ministry, Growth (Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:11-13)
The Ordinances: Baptism and Lord's Supper
Baptism—Outward showing of commitment, NDC membership requirement (Acts 2:38; Colossians 2:11-12)
Lord’s Supper—Statement of Faith, Reminder, Symbol (I Corinthians 11:23-26)
Lord’s Supper—Statement of Faith, Reminder, Symbol (I Corinthians 11:23-26)
Biblical Giving
Tithes—Tenth of gross income (Leviticus 27:30-34; Proverbs 3:9-10)
Offering—Giving, over and above the tithe (Malachi 3:8-12)
Other Scripture—Numbers 18:21-32; Matthew 23:23; Mark 12:41-44; Luke 6:38; Acts 2:44-47; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Offering—Giving, over and above the tithe (Malachi 3:8-12)
Other Scripture—Numbers 18:21-32; Matthew 23:23; Mark 12:41-44; Luke 6:38; Acts 2:44-47; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Eternity
People will exit this life either eternally separated from God or eternally with Him (Luke 16:22-26)
The Gift of Utterance
(Tongue and Prophecy) are encouraged in accordance with Paul’s instructions (I Corinthians 14:27-33)