{"id":753,"date":"2025-12-29T05:31:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T05:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtic.church\/?page_id=753"},"modified":"2025-12-29T06:01:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T06:01:51","slug":"our-beliefs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gtic.church\/index.php\/about-us\/our-beliefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Beliefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"753\" class=\"elementor elementor-753\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6632b10 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6632b10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88170c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88170c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f80c26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f80c26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Our Beliefs<\/b><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb19949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb19949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>We\u00a0believe in:<br \/><b>\u00a0<br \/><\/b><b>1. The Triune God<br \/><\/b>We joyfully affirm one eternal God who exists as three distinct yet fully unified Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Father reigns as Creator and Sustainer<u>, the Son took on flesh<\/u>\u00a0as Jesus Christ to accomplish redemption, and the Spirit actively indwells and empowers believers today. Together they share the same divine nature, purpose, and glory (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).<br \/><br \/><b>2. The Inspired Word of God<br \/><\/b>We hold the Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, to be God-breathed, entirely trustworthy, and wholly authoritative for faith and life. The Bible communicates God\u2019s character, His saving purposes, and His guidance for everyday living without error in its original writings (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 19:7-11<br \/><br \/><b>3. Grace and the Finished Work of Christ<br \/><\/b>Salvation rests on God\u2019s generous grace, richly revealed in Christ\u2019s completed work on the cross and His triumph over the grave. All spiritual blessings flow from this grace, making us accepted in the Beloved and supplying every need for life and godliness (Ephesians 1:7-8; Ephesians 2:4-10; Colossians 2:13-15).<br \/><br \/><b>4. The Virgin Birth<br \/><\/b>Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating both His full divinity and full humanity. This miraculous birth set Him apart as the sinless Messiah who alone can reconcile humanity to God (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-35; Galatians 4:4-5).<br \/><br \/><b>5. Christ\u2019s Death and Resurrection<br \/><\/b>Jesus willingly died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for our sins and rose bodily on the third day. His resurrection confirms His victory over sin and death and guarantees eternal life for all who believe (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3-5).<br \/><br \/><b>6. The Second Coming<br \/><\/b>We anticipate the literal, visible return of Jesus Christ, when He will gather His church, judge the nations, and establish His everlasting kingdom of righteousness and peace. This hope motivates holy living and faithful service (Acts 1:10-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 22:12-13, I John 3:1-3).<br \/><br \/><b>7. Salvation by Grace through Faith<br \/><\/b>Forgiveness and new life come solely through trusting in Christ\u2019s death and resurrection. No human effort can earn salvation; it is God\u2019s gift received by repentant faith, resulting in a restored relationship with Him (John 3:16-18; Romans 10:9-13; Titus 3:4-7).<br \/><br \/><b>8. Holiness as God\u2019s Standard for His People<br \/><\/b>Holiness is essential for every follower of Christ. God calls His people to live set apart, reflecting His character in all areas of life. By the Holy Spirit and the grace found in Christ, believers are empowered to walk in purity, obedience, and spiritual maturity. Holiness marks those who truly belong to God and reveals a life transformed and set apart by Him (Leviticus 19:2; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 7:1).<br \/><br \/><b>9. Water Baptism<br \/><\/b>Following personal faith in Christ, believers publicly identify with His death, burial, and resurrection through water baptism. This act of obedience symbolizes the washing away of the old life and the beginning of a new journey with Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38-41; Romans 6:3-4).<br \/><br \/><b>10. Baptism in the Holy Spirit<br \/><\/b>We believe in a distinct experience, subsequent to salvation, in which Jesus pours out the Holy Spirit to empower believers for witness and holy living. Speaking in tongues, as the Spirit gives utterance, serves as a biblical sign of this baptism (Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 10:44-46).<br \/><br \/><b>11. Spiritual Gifts and the Supernatural<br \/><\/b>The Holy Spirit distributes gifts to the church for building up the body of Christ and extending God\u2019s mission in the world. These gifts\u2014whether prophetic insight, healing, service, or others\u2014operate today as God directs, always in harmony with Scripture and for His glory (1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Peter 4:10-11; Hebrews 2:4).<br \/><br \/><b>12. Holy Communion<br \/><\/b>The Lord\u2019s Supper is a sacred reminder of Christ\u2019s sacrifice. As we partake of the bread and the cup, we remember His body given and His blood shed, proclaim His death until He returns, and celebrate the unity of believers in Him (Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).<br \/><br \/><b>13. Fasting and Prayer<br \/><\/b>Regular times of fasting and prayer draw us closer to God, cultivate dependence on Him, and invite His intervention in our lives and communities. Jesus modeled and taught these disciplines as vital expressions of faith (Matthew 6:5-18; Acts 13:1-3; Nehemiah 1:4-11).<br \/><br \/><b>14. Tithing<br \/><\/b>We honor God by returning a tenth of our income to support His work through the local church and the broader mission of the gospel. Tithing reflects gratitude, trust, and stewardship of all that He has entrusted to us (Malachi 3:10; Proverbs 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8).<br \/><br \/><b>15. Holy Matrimony<br \/><\/b>We uphold marriage as a lifelong covenant instituted by God between one biological male and one biological female. 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