“In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty; in all things love.”
– Rupertus Meldenius
At Grace City Church we submit to God’s Word & preach the Bible weekly. Our goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We are a Non-Denominational Christian church that encourages unity around the gospel & stands firm on the foundational truths of the Christian faith.
The Gospel
The Gospel is not only the means by which people are saved, but also the truth and power by which people grow; it is the promises of the Gospel that enable us to genuinely and joyfully do what is pleasing to God and to grow in continual conformity to the image of Christ.
The salvation offered in the gospel message is received by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. No ordinance, ritual, work, or any other activity on the part of man is required in order to be saved. It is ultimately the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit of God that points us to the good news of Jesus Christ.
( Mark 1:1 ; Luke 24:46-47 ; John 3:16-18 ; Romans 1:16-17 ;Romans 1:18-25 ; Ⅰ Corinthians 1:18-25 ; Ⅰ Corinthians 2:2 ;Ⅰ Corinthians 15:1-4 ; Ⅱ Corinthians 4:1-6 ; Ⅱ Corinthians 9:13 ;Galatians 1:6-9 ; Ephesians 1:7-10 ; Colossians 1:19-20 ;Ⅱ Timothy 1:8-14 ; Ⅱ Peter 3:11-13 Jude 3-4 ; Revelation 21-22 )
Doctrine
God…There is only one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All things exist for the glory of God. (Matthew 3:16-17; 1 John 5:7-8; Deut 6:4; Isaiah 64:8; John 16:7-15; Heb 1:2-3)
Values
- Gospel-Centered. The gospel is not the ABC of Christianity; it is the A-Z of Christianity. It is believing in the person and work of Jesus Christ and is received by grace alone through faith alone. As we look to the truth of the Scriptures we see our faith is grounded in the gospel. We receive our justification and sanctification through the Holy Spirit’s power in the gospel, which is the key to transformed lives and communities. The gospel is the heart of the church because in the person and work of Jesus Christ people are saved and built up. Jesus is the leader of the church and that is why the gospel is the central focus of everything we do.
- Missional Family. The bible describes the church as a family. God has created all people from every nation in his image and in Christ we become children of God. Jesus has made us brothers and sisters through His work on the cross. Our hope is to be an authentic family of believers; sinners loved by God. We believe that God has given us, as believers, a new mission in life to make disciples of Jesus. He has set us on mission to love our city and make disciples in our everyday lives. God can use our work or hobbies to bring people to Him. He has given us the power of the Holy Spirit to live lives not for ourselves, but for the glory of Jesus.
- Everyday Rhythms. We believe that God renews all things in him. Through this transformation he has given us a mission to live out everyday. In all aspects of our lives we are called to show the love of Jesus, because Jesus makes all things new. The mission to show Jesus’ love is not forced, it is expressed through the natural rhythms of everyday life by the leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit of God. If you’re single, young married, parents or grandparents, we can serve Christ in every rhythm of life.
- Kingdom Vision. The Kingdom is made up of all types of people from every nation. The multi-ethnic nature of the church is a reflection of our city because of the unity found in the gospel. Our church is just a small part of the Holy Spirit’s work in our city and around the world. Ultimately there is only one church, Jesus’ church. We are here to unite and partner with other believers in advancing the Kingdom of God.