what we believe
what we believe
As members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Deltona Alliance Church adheres to the Statement of Faith that is set forth by the C&MA and adopted by all Alliance churches at General Council.
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who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Reference: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 28:19
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He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace.
Reference: Philippians 2:6–11, Luke 1:34–38, 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 5:9, Acts 2:23–24, Hebrews 8:1, Matthew 26:64
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sent to indwell, guide, teach, empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Reference: John 14:15–18, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, John 16:7–11
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inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.
Reference: 2 Peter 1:20–21, 2 Timothy 3:15–16
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he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The portion of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss.
Reference: Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 21:1–4
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and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God.
Reference: Titus 3:4-7
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and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.
Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:1–14
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for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age.
Reference: Matthew 8:16–17, James 5:13–16
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are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Reference: Ephesians 1:22–23, Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 2:41–47
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for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.
Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:20–23, John 5:28–29
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and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.
Reference: Hebrews 10:37, Luke 21:27, Titus 2:11–14
To see Pastor Brad’s study guide of the Statement of Faith with added commentary, click here.