Baptism - The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) holds
that baptism is a sacrament. "In this sense, it is a means of grace,
so long as one does not see it as saving grace."
ECC rejects the belief that baptism is necessary for salvation.
Bible - The Bible is "the uniquely inspired, authoritative
Word of God and is the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine,
and conduct."
Communion - Jesus People USA beliefs say communion,
or the Lord's Supper, is one of two sacraments
commanded by Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit, or Comforter, enables people
to live a Christian life in this fallen world. He provides fruits
and gifts to the church and individuals today.
All believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ came as the incarnation,
fully man and fully God. He died for the sin of humanity,
rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven, where he
sits at the right hand of God. He will come again to
judge the living and the dead, according to Scripture.
Pietism - The Evangelical Covenant Church preaches a life
"connected" to Jesus Christ, reliance on the Holy Spirit,
and service to the world. Jesus People USA members
participate in a variety of ministries to the aged, homeless,
ill, and children. Priesthood of All Believers - All believers
share in the church's ministry, yet some are called to be full time,
professional clergy. The ECC ordains both men and women.
The church is a "family of equals."
Salvation - Salvation is solely through the atoning death of
Jesus Christ on the cross. Human beings are incapable of
saving themselves. Faith in Christ results in reconciliation
to God, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life.
Second Coming - Christ will come again, visibly, to judge
the living and the dead. While no one knows the time,
his return is "immanent."
Trinity - Jesus People USA beliefs hold that the Triune God is t
hree persons in one being: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God is eternal, omnipotent, and omnipresent.
(Jesus People USA Website.)
that baptism is a sacrament. "In this sense, it is a means of grace,
so long as one does not see it as saving grace."
ECC rejects the belief that baptism is necessary for salvation.
Bible - The Bible is "the uniquely inspired, authoritative
Word of God and is the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine,
and conduct."
Communion - Jesus People USA beliefs say communion,
or the Lord's Supper, is one of two sacraments
commanded by Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit, or Comforter, enables people
to live a Christian life in this fallen world. He provides fruits
and gifts to the church and individuals today.
All believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ - Jesus Christ came as the incarnation,
fully man and fully God. He died for the sin of humanity,
rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven, where he
sits at the right hand of God. He will come again to
judge the living and the dead, according to Scripture.
Pietism - The Evangelical Covenant Church preaches a life
"connected" to Jesus Christ, reliance on the Holy Spirit,
and service to the world. Jesus People USA members
participate in a variety of ministries to the aged, homeless,
ill, and children. Priesthood of All Believers - All believers
share in the church's ministry, yet some are called to be full time,
professional clergy. The ECC ordains both men and women.
The church is a "family of equals."
Salvation - Salvation is solely through the atoning death of
Jesus Christ on the cross. Human beings are incapable of
saving themselves. Faith in Christ results in reconciliation
to God, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life.
Second Coming - Christ will come again, visibly, to judge
the living and the dead. While no one knows the time,
his return is "immanent."
Trinity - Jesus People USA beliefs hold that the Triune God is t
hree persons in one being: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God is eternal, omnipotent, and omnipresent.
(Jesus People USA Website.)
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