The Awakening NYC

Our Beliefs

The Awakening is a church for those tired of playing church. It is a church for those that want to be the church. It is a place where people can come as they are and also who they are. We feel this is important because so many think they need to act or be a certain way before attending many churches. Jesus actually was quit the opposite on that theory and says in Matthew, "Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

If you have ever felt pushed away, that you didn't know enough about the Bible, that you didn't pray enough, that you weren't spiritual enough, that you didn't fit in with the 'church-crowd', then we encourage you to check out The Awakening Church!

 

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally
existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

About Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father.
Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect
sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from
the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death.
He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign
as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-15; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15;1
Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus
2:13

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He
is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus
Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.
This immersion into Spirit-led living provides the Christian with the
power to live a fruitful, victorious life, understanding of spiritual
truth, and boldness in sharing the good news with others. He also gives
us spiritual gifts. As Christians, we seek to live under His daily
control.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13;Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

About the Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors,
under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme
source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 12:6; 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5

About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in
character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although
every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by
an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.”
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; 59:1-2; Romans 3:23

About Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can
never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by
trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be
saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives
Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

About Church

We believe in the world-wide body of Christ. It is comprised of all
believers who have been vitally united. We also believe that God has
called believers to be part of a local church family.
Matthew 16:18; Hebrews 12:22-24

About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally
separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally
in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of
eternal existence.
John 3:16; 12:25; 14:2-3; 17:3; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15

 

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