He has eternally existed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are co-equal and are one God. God is the creator and ruler of the universe. GENESIS 1:1,26,27; PSALM 90:2; MATTHEW 28:19; 1 PETER 1:2; 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14
Jesus is the son of God, co-equal with the Father. He came to Earth, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and resurrected to reconnect us to God. He ascended to Heaven and will return to Earth someday to reign as King. MATTHEW 1:22-23; ISAIAH 9:6; JOHN 1:1-15, 14:10-30; HEBREWS 4:14-15; 1 CORINTHIANS 15:3-4; ROMANS 1:3-4; ACTS 1:9-11; 1 TIMOTHY 6:14-15; TITUS 2:13
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He provides believers with an understanding of spiritual truth and guidance for doing what is right. He also empowers the Church with spiritual gifts to do God’s will and work in the world. 2 CORINTHIANS 3:17; JOHN 16:7-13; 14:16-17; ACTS 1:8; 1 CORINTHIANS 2:12; 3:16; EPHESIANS 1:13; GALATIANS 5:25; EPHESIANS 5:18
The Bible was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error in its original writing. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17; 2 PETER 1:20-21; PSALM 12:6, 119:105, 160; PROVERBS 30:5
People are made in the image of God and are created to be in a relationship with Him. Each person has incredible potential for good and is also affected by sin, which causes us to be separated from God. ROMANS 6:23; EPHESIANS 2:8-9; JOHN 14:6; 1:12; TITUS 3:5; GALATIANS 3:26; ROMANS 5:1
We can never make up for our sins by self-improvement or good works. We are only saved by grace through faith in Jesus and his work on the cross. Salvation is a gift available to anyone who wants to accept it. JOHN 3:16, 12:25, 14:2-3, 17:3; ROMANS 6:23; REVELATION 20:15
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. GENESIS 14:18-20, 28:20-22; DEUTERONOMY 14:22-26; MALACHI 3:10; MATTHEW 23:23; LUKE 11:42; 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7
Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, water baptism is a public way to declare our new life in Christ. It is also a biblical command demonstrating our love and obedience to Jesus. ACTS 18:8; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17; ROMANS 6:4; EPHESIANS 2:8,9; COLOSSIANS 2:12
We believe everything we have is a gift from God. We give back to Him from our time, talents, and treasure as a reflection of our gratitude and to partner with God in building His Kingdom. 1 CORINTHIANS 11: 23-26; 1 JOHN 1:9; ROMANS 12:1
Timberlake Church
4505 236th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98053
Email: info@timberlake.church
Phone: 425-869-4400