What We Believe
What We Believe
At New Hope, we are Jesus centered, Bible grounded, and Spirit dependent.
At New Hope, we are Jesus centered, Bible grounded, and Spirit dependent.
We believe truth matters. We believe the presence of God matters. And we believe Jesus changes everything.
We believe truth matters. We believe the presence of God matters. And we believe Jesus changes everything.
We are not interested in empty religion, vague spirituality, or simply going through the motions. We want to know Jesus, live by His Word, depend on His Spirit, and help people find new hope through Him.
We are not interested in empty religion, vague spirituality, or simply going through the motions. We want to know Jesus, live by His Word, depend on His Spirit, and help people find new hope through Him.
Jesus Is the Center
Jesus Is the Center
Everything starts and ends with Jesus.
We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. He came into the world, lived among us, gave His life on the cross for our sins, and physically rose from the dead on the third day.
Jesus is not simply a good teacher, an example to follow, or one option among many.
He is Savior and Lord.
Our mission, our teaching, our worship, and our lives are centered on Him.
Scripture: John 1:1-18; John 10:30; John 14:6; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 3:23-26; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:36-43
The Bible Grounds Us
We believe the whole Bible is inspired by God and is the final authority for what we believe and how we live.
Culture changes. Opinions change. Trends change.
God’s Word does not.
Scripture reveals who God is, shows us the truth about ourselves, points us to Jesus, and teaches us how to follow Him.
We don’t want to simply know more about the Bible. We want God’s Word to transform who we are and shape how we live.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105; Matthew 5:18; James 1:22-25
The Bible Grounds Us
We believe the whole Bible is inspired by God and is the final authority for what we believe and how we live.
Culture changes. Opinions change. Trends change.
God’s Word does not.
Scripture reveals who God is, shows us the truth about ourselves, points us to Jesus, and teaches us how to follow Him.
We don’t want to simply know more about the Bible. We want God’s Word to transform who we are and shape how we live.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105; Matthew 5:18; James 1:22-25
We Depend on the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is present and actively at work today.
The Christian life was never meant to be lived through willpower alone.
The Holy Spirit lives within those who follow Jesus. He convicts us, guides us, teaches us, transforms us, empowers us, and produces the character of Jesus in us.
We don’t believe Christianity is simply about knowing more Bible or trying harder to become a better person. We need the presence and power of God at work in our lives.
That’s why we want to be deeply grounded in Scripture while genuinely dependent on the Holy Spirit.
Word and Spirit. Truth and presence. We believe we need both.
Scripture: John 14:16-17, 26; John 16:7-15; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 5:16, 22-25; Ephesians 5:18
We Depend on the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is present and actively at work today.
The Christian life was never meant to be lived through willpower alone.
The Holy Spirit lives within those who follow Jesus. He convicts us, guides us, teaches us, transforms us, empowers us, and produces the character of Jesus in us.
We don’t believe Christianity is simply about knowing more Bible or trying harder to become a better person. We need the presence and power of God at work in our lives.
That’s why we want to be deeply grounded in Scripture while genuinely dependent on the Holy Spirit.
Word and Spirit. Truth and presence. We believe we need both.
Scripture: John 14:16-17, 26; John 16:7-15; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Galatians 5:16, 22-25; Ephesians 5:18
God
We believe there is one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
One God. Three distinct persons. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are eternal, equal, and fully God.
He is our Creator and the One who gives and sustains life. He is holy, loving, powerful, personal, and worthy of our worship, trust, and obedience.
God is not distant or uninvolved. He desires relationship with us and has made that relationship possible through Jesus.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1-3; 2 Corinthians 13:14
God
We believe there is one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
One God. Three distinct persons. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are eternal, equal, and fully God.
He is our Creator and the One who gives and sustains life. He is holy, loving, powerful, personal, and worthy of our worship, trust, and obedience.
God is not distant or uninvolved. He desires relationship with us and has made that relationship possible through Jesus.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-6; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1-3; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Sin and Our Need for Jesus
We believe every person is deeply loved by God and created with incredible value and purpose.
We also believe every one of us has sinned.
Sin separates us from God, damages our relationships, distorts God’s good purposes for our lives, and leaves us unable to rescue ourselves.
That’s why the answer to what’s broken in us isn’t simply becoming a better version of ourselves.
We need Jesus.
The Gospel is good news because Jesus came to do for us what we could never do for ourselves.
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Isaiah 53:6; Ephesians 2:1-5
Sin and Our Need for Jesus
We believe every person is deeply loved by God and created with incredible value and purpose.
We also believe every one of us has sinned.
Sin separates us from God, damages our relationships, distorts God’s good purposes for our lives, and leaves us unable to rescue ourselves.
That’s why the answer to what’s broken in us isn’t simply becoming a better version of ourselves.
We need Jesus.
The Gospel is good news because Jesus came to do for us what we could never do for ourselves.
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Isaiah 53:6; Ephesians 2:1-5
Salvation Is Through Jesus
We believe salvation is found through Jesus Christ.
It isn’t something we earn by becoming more religious, cleaning ourselves up, attending church enough, or doing enough good things.
Jesus did what we could never do for ourselves.
He died for our sins and rose again. When we place our faith in Jesus and receive His forgiveness, our relationship with God is restored. Our sins are forgiven, we become children of God, receive new life in Christ, and have the hope of eternity with Him.
We are saved by God’s grace through faith.
That is why New Hope exists:
To help people find new hope through Jesus.
Scripture: John 3:16; John 1:12; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Colossians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 11:25-26
Salvation Is Through Jesus
We believe salvation is found through Jesus Christ.
It isn’t something we earn by becoming more religious, cleaning ourselves up, attending church enough, or doing enough good things.
Jesus did what we could never do for ourselves.
He died for our sins and rose again. When we place our faith in Jesus and receive His forgiveness, our relationship with God is restored. Our sins are forgiven, we become children of God, receive new life in Christ, and have the hope of eternity with Him.
We are saved by God’s grace through faith.
That is why New Hope exists:
To help people find new hope through Jesus.
Scripture: John 3:16; John 1:12; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Colossians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 11:25-26
The Church Is a People, Not a Place
We believe the Church is the body of people who follow Jesus, and Jesus Christ is the head of the Church.
Church is more than a building.
And it is more than attending a service once a week.
The Church is people following Jesus together.
We worship together. We pray together. We learn Scripture together. We carry one another through difficult seasons. We serve together. We use our gifts. We share the Gospel. We make disciples.
Following Jesus was never meant to happen alone.
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:11-16
The Church Is a People, Not a Place
We believe the Church is the body of people who follow Jesus, and Jesus Christ is the head of the Church.
Church is more than a building.
And it is more than attending a service once a week.
The Church is people following Jesus together.
We worship together. We pray together. We learn Scripture together. We carry one another through difficult seasons. We serve together. We use our gifts. We share the Gospel. We make disciples.
Following Jesus was never meant to happen alone.
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:11-16
Baptism and Communion
We believe Jesus gave His Church baptism and communion as meaningful ways to proclaim, remember, and celebrate the Gospel.
Baptism is a public expression of faith in Jesus. It pictures our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection and declares that we have chosen to follow Him.
Communion brings us back to the cross. Through the bread and cup, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice, celebrate His grace, examine our hearts, and proclaim what He has done for us.
Neither is an empty religious ritual.
Both point us back to Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38-41; Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Baptism and Communion
We believe Jesus gave His Church baptism and communion as meaningful ways to proclaim, remember, and celebrate the Gospel.
Baptism is a public expression of faith in Jesus. It pictures our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection and declares that we have chosen to follow Him.
Communion brings us back to the cross. Through the bread and cup, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice, celebrate His grace, examine our hearts, and proclaim what He has done for us.
Neither is an empty religious ritual.
Both point us back to Jesus.
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38-41; Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 26:26-28; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Faith Should Change Your Life
We believe following Jesus changes more than what you believe.
It changes how you live.
Grace meets us where we are, but Jesus never intended to leave us there.
As we follow Him, God transforms our character, relationships, priorities, generosity, sexuality, work, leadership, family life, and the way we treat other people.
We don’t believe transformation happens overnight, and we don’t expect perfection.
But we do believe following Jesus means movement.
There is always a next step.
We want to become more like Jesus and help others do the same.
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:22-25; Ephesians 4:20-24; James 1:22; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Faith Should Change Your Life
We believe following Jesus changes more than what you believe.
It changes how you live.
Grace meets us where we are, but Jesus never intended to leave us there.
As we follow Him, God transforms our character, relationships, priorities, generosity, sexuality, work, leadership, family life, and the way we treat other people.
We don’t believe transformation happens overnight, and we don’t expect perfection.
But we do believe following Jesus means movement.
There is always a next step.
We want to become more like Jesus and help others do the same.
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:22-25; Ephesians 4:20-24; James 1:22; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
We Are Called to Make Disciples
We believe Jesus didn’t call His followers simply to attend church.
He called us to make disciples.
Every follower of Jesus has a part to play in God’s mission. We are called to share the Gospel, serve others, use our gifts, invest in people, and help others take their next step toward Jesus.
At New Hope, we don’t just want to make disciples.
We want to make disciples who make disciples.
Because following Jesus was always meant to multiply.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 4:10
We Are Called to Make Disciples
We believe Jesus didn’t call His followers simply to attend church.
He called us to make disciples.
Every follower of Jesus has a part to play in God’s mission. We are called to share the Gospel, serve others, use our gifts, invest in people, and help others take their next step toward Jesus.
At New Hope, we don’t just want to make disciples.
We want to make disciples who make disciples.
Because following Jesus was always meant to multiply.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 4:10
Jesus Is Coming Again
We believe the story isn’t over.
Jesus Christ will return.
Death, evil, suffering, and sin will not have the final word. God will ultimately make all things right, and those who belong to Christ have the hope of resurrection and eternal life with Him.
Because of that, Christians don’t have to live afraid of the future.
We can live faithfully and expectantly in the present because our hope is ultimately in Jesus.
Scripture: John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 21:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58
Jesus Is Coming Again
We believe the story isn’t over.
Jesus Christ will return.
Death, evil, suffering, and sin will not have the final word. God will ultimately make all things right, and those who belong to Christ have the hope of resurrection and eternal life with Him.
Because of that, Christians don’t have to live afraid of the future.
We can live faithfully and expectantly in the present because our hope is ultimately in Jesus.
Scripture: John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 21:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58
Our Foundation
Our Foundation
A page like this can’t explain everything we believe.
Ultimately, the Bible is our final authority.
These beliefs summarize the biblical foundation that shapes New Hope, guides our teaching, and influences how we follow Jesus together.
We want to be a church that knows what it believes without becoming cold or religious.
A church that loves Scripture without reducing Christianity to information.
A church that welcomes the work of the Holy Spirit without abandoning biblical truth.
And a church where everything keeps pointing back to Jesus.
Jesus centered.
Bible grounded.
Spirit dependent.
Jesus centered.
Bible grounded.
Spirit dependent.
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 16:13-14; Ephesians 2:19-22
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