What we Believe
The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God: written by the Holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
II Peter 1:20-21
In one God who is infinite in power. Holy in nature, attributes and purpose: omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. We believe that He was revealed to us, Father in creation, Son in redemption and Holy Spirit in His comforting grace that never leaves those who trust in Him.
I Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6;
II Corinthians 5:19; Joel 2:28
That in Jesus Christ dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; for it pleased the Father that in Him should all the fullness dwell.
Colossians 2:9; Colossians 1:19
In the virgin birth: that Jesus was both human and divine. God manifest in the flesh.
St. Matthew 1:23; I Timothy 3:16
In the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that He ascended on high and has sent His Spirit, the Holy Ghost, which was poured out at Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, and is still filling the hearts of those who diligently seek Him today.
Acts 2:14
Baptism in water by immersion, the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, constitutes the new birth.
Acts 2:4, and 38
Our Mission
The express purpose of The City of Refuge Christian Church is to glorify God, who has given us the highest revelation of Himself in the person of Jesus Christ. In glorifying God, we enter into public worship services, seeking to give adequate expression of our profound and dedicated commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave of Himself for our sins.
In our worship, we find meaningful awareness of His presence with us, and we respond to this awareness with adoration, praise and thanksgiving. Our worship includes the preaching and teaching of the gospel concerning the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our worship enlightens the conscience to the holiness of God, feeds the soul with the truth of God and opens the heart to the matchless grace of God.
In our worship service to Christ, we are to call sinners to repentance, encourage the down trodden, strengthen believers, visit the sick and incarcerated, uplift and maintain the highest standard of morality and urge all believers to seek a Spirit-filled life. It is essential that we nourish and cultivate the Christian lives of our parishioners and that we attempt to meet both the spiritual and the natural needs of these and those in our community.
The ministries and auxiliaries of The City of Refuge Christian Church were initiated to effectuate this purpose