Our Mission
Compassion Ministries is a place for every person to BELONG where we help people to BELIEVE in Jesus, BECOME His disciples, and BUILD His Kingdom.
What We Believe
ABOUT GOD
There is one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, and each possesses all the attributes of God. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and everything in it. (Gen. 1:1, 26-27; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is one with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is our Savior, who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for all sin, and was raised from the grave after three days to demonstrate His defeat of sin and death. He ascended into heaven and will return to earth to reign as our powerful King. (Matt. 1:22-23; John 1:1-5; Heb. 14- 15; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Col. 2:9-10; 1 Tim. 6:14-15)
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is one with God the Father and Jesus Christ. Those who accept Christ as their Savior will receive the Holy Spirit to live inside them. The Holy Spirit serves as our comforter, guide, and advocate. The Holy Spirit is given to Christians and provides guidance in living, an understanding of the Bible, and prayerful intercession. (Acts 1:8; John 14:16-17, 16:7-13; Gal. 5:25; 1 Cor. 2:12, 3:16; Eph. 1:13; 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2)
ABOUT THE BIBLE
Our foundation is based firmly upon the Bible as our ultimate authority on Christian beliefs and a guide to living. The Bible is divinely inspired by God, without error, given to man so that we may know and understand the truth of God and his love. (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Ps. 12:6, 119:105)
ABOUT HUMANITY
All people are made in the image of God and were created to live the adventure of following Jesus Christ. Although we, as people, have tremendous potential for good, we also have the freedom to do the opposite if our hearts are not right. Our disobedience toward God is called “sin,” which separates humanity from God. (Gen. 1:27; Isa. 53:6, 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; Ps. 139:13-16; Col. 2:13-15)
ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is not something that can be purchased or earned. It is a free gift from God provided by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and is received through faith. It is available to everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. That faith is expressed through repentance of sin and baptism by full immersion. (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5, Rom. 5:10, Rom 6:3-5, Rom. 5:10, Rom 6:23, Rom 10:9,10 Eph. 2:8-10)
ABOUT ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. Every person will either exist eternally in union with God in heaven through following Jesus Christ or be eternally separated from God in hell due to refusing to follow Him. (John 14:2-3; John 14:6; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 2 Thess. 1:6-10; Rev. 20:11-15)
ABOUT SEX, MARRIAGE, AND GENDER
Made in the image of God, people were created with equal intrinsic value and two distinct biological sexes only male and female. God designed marriage to be a union between one male and female. Sex is to take place solely in the context of a married couple. Because we trust that the creator God is good and wise, we choose to embrace the wisdom of his design. (Gen. 1:26, 2:24; Ps. 139:13-14; Isa. 43:7; Matt. 19:4-5)
