Core Tenets

These are the foundational beliefs that guide our faith and ministry at Phoenix City Church.

THE BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. That the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, comprehensive and all-sufficient in its provisions.
2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, maker of the whole universe; indefinable but revealed as Triune God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; one in nature, essence and attributes – Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient.
Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16, 17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14
THE DEPRAVED NATURE OF HUMANITY
We believe that 'all have sinned and come short of the glory of God' and are subject to eternal punishment, and need Repentance and Regeneration.
Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Matthew 13:41, 42; Romans 6:23
THE SAVIOR
We believe humanity's need of a Savior has been met in the person of Jesus Christ, because of His Deity, Virgin Birth, Atoning death, Resurrection and Ascension, His Abiding Intercession and His second coming to judge the living and the dead.
Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Acts 2:36; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6-11
REPENTANCE, JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION
We believe all humans have to repent and confess their sins before God, and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ before they can be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Romans 4:25; 5:1; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 6:11
THE ORDINANCES OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe in the ordinance of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of 13 years. Infants and children are not baptised but are dedicated to the Lord. We believe in the ordinance of the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion.
Matthew 3:16; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9,10; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Luke 22:19, 20
BAPTISM, GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for all believers with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues, and in the operation of the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:3,4,38,39; Acts 10:44-46; Romans 12:6-8; Galatians 5:22,23
DIVINE HEALING
We believe that the healing of sicknesses and diseases is provided for God's people in the atonement. However, the Church is not opposed to medication by qualified medical practitioners.
Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:7-13; 16,17; Mark 16:17,18; Luke 13:10-16; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe in tithing and in the giving of freewill offerings towards the furtherance of the cause of the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver.
Genesis 14:18-20; Malachi 3:6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; Hebrews 7:1-4; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9
THE SECOND COMING AND THE NEXT LIFE
We believe in the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead, both the saved and the unsaved. They that are saved to the resurrection of life and the unsaved to the resurrection of damnation.
Daniel 12:2; Mark 13:26; John 5:28, 29; Acts 1:11; Acts 10:42; Romans 2:7-11; Romans 6:23
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
We believe in the institution of marriage as a union established and ordained by God for the lifelong, intimate relationship between a man as husband and a woman as wife as biologically defined at birth.
Genesis 2:18, Genesis 21-25; Matthew 19:4-6; 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Our Statement of Faith

These core tenets represent the foundational beliefs that guide our faith and ministry at Phoenix City Church. Each tenet is rooted in Scripture and forms the basis of our understanding of God, salvation, and Christian living.

We believe these truths are essential for spiritual growth and effective ministry. They provide the framework for our worship, fellowship, and service to God and our community.

As a church family, we are committed to upholding these beliefs while extending grace and love to all people, sharing the gospel message, and growing together in faith and fellowship.

Join Us in Faith

These core tenets form the foundation of our church community. We invite you to explore these beliefs with us, ask questions, and discover how they can transform your life and deepen your relationship with God.