Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Fork Christian Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
There is one God; who is creator and maker of the universe. He exists eternally in three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, who are one in essence and equal in power and glory. (Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:20)
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God, who died for our sins and arose from the dead. (1 Corinthians 15: 1-8; John 3:16)
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired word of God – a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. It is without error and is the infallible guide for our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119:105)
Man
Every person has worth as a creation of God, but that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. This sin, and the alienation caused by it, makes union with God by human effort impossible. (Romans 3:23)
Forgiveness
Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord. Salvation is available because of God’s love for his creation. (John 3:16)
Salvation
Those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess their faith, and be baptized into Him. (Romans 10:9; Acts 2:38)
Baptism
Baptism by immersion demonstrates our faith and obedience while it depicts our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Romans 6:3-7)
The Church
The Church is the body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit and exists to evangelize the lost and edify the saved. (Ephesians 4:1-16)
The Second Coming
Jesus Christ will one day return to earth and reign forever as King of kings and Lord of lords. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)