As an independent, nondenominational community church, R.L.C. believes the Bible to be divinely inspired and inerrant.
II Timothy 3:16-17
II Timothy 3:16-17
That mankind is by nature a sinner from birth.
Psalm 51:5
Psalm 51:5
That Jesus Christ was virgin-born, sinless, died on the cross for sins, was raised from the dead on the third day, and is coming again.
Matthew 1:18, Hebrews 4:15, I Corinthians 15:3-4, I Corinthians 15:3-4, John 14:3
Matthew 1:18, Hebrews 4:15, I Corinthians 15:3-4, I Corinthians 15:3-4, John 14:3
Salvation is a free gift, bestowed by God’s grace and received by faith.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Ephesians 2:8-9
Immersion in water of a professed believer is the baptism of the Bible and is symbolic of Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.
Acts 8:36-39, Romans 6:1-4
Acts 8:36-39, Romans 6:1-4
A believer’s salvation is secured by Christ alone.
John 10:27-28
John 10:27-28
The church is the bride of Christ and the body of Christ.
Ephesians 5:25-33, I Corinthians 12
Ephesians 5:25-33, I Corinthians 12
The local church is governed by godly men known as Elders and has the purpose on earth of fulfilling the last command of Jesus.
Titus 1:5, Matthew 28:18-20
Titus 1:5, Matthew 28:18-20
Christians are endowed with spiritual gifts which enable them to minister in the church.
Ephesians 4:11-12
Ephesians 4:11-12
The Holy Spirit, which every believer receives at conversion, leads, guides, and empowers us.
Ephesians 1:13-14
Ephesians 1:13-14