We believe…

What we believe about hell

We believe in an actual and literal Hell, which the Bible announces was created for the Devil (Satan) and his angels. But, that mankind, who willfully reject the salvation offered through the death of Jesus Christ, will also share in this judgment, and the eternal torment that Hell is.

What we believe about the devil

We believe in an actual and literal devil (who is also called Lucifer or the Satan), who willfully and deliberately rebelled against the rightful and sovereign rule of God, and who has, therefore, become the enemy of God and of the people of God. He is not equal with God (he never was), for he is a created being - a fallen angel.

What we believe about humanity

We believe that Man was created perfect by God, but that through the knowledgeable and willful sin of Adam (which was rebellion), all of mankind inherited a sin nature that was and is diametrically opposed to the rightful and sovereign will, and rule of God.

We believe and teach that God has called those individuals who are truly His, to a life of Holiness. In essence this means, we are to live a life that is in all ways, separated from sin, and by contrast, separated unto Him - a living sacrifice to God, holy and acceptable to Him.

Therefore, as the Scriptures teach, so we believe...

(The following addresses some of the more controversial issues of our day. And, though we do desire to truly love the sinner, sin must be exposed as sin. For, the truth alone will set us free!)

1) Homosexuality, as both an act and a lifestyle, is a gross and willful perversion of God's natural order and His physical design and limitations for man and woman (Romans 1:26-27). As such, it can only be categorized as a behavior which entraps and eventually enslaves those who practice it. Therefore, it must be rejected an act of sexual deviance and an expression of unnatural affection. By Jesus' own example, our deepest desire is to love the sinner (including those engaged in this lifestyle), and bring them to faith and freedom in Christ. However, to do this, we must recognize sin as sin;

2) Marriage is God ordained, not man-created! And as such, the only natural marriage is between one man and one woman only (Genesis 2:21-24) - any and all deviations from this revealed, ancient and traditional pattern are a contradiction of God's Word, a deviation from His design for the physical union of man and woman, and are to be rejected; and

3) Abortion is the taking of an innocent human life, and as such is to be, in all forms rejected, being in no way simply, "a matter of individual autonomy and personal choice." (Proverbs 6:16-17). God is the Giver of life. And as such, He alone must be the ultimate Determiner of life and death. God's word defines the limitations restraints for taking human life. We are allowed to defend ourselves; we are allowed to protect our families and possessions. But, taking the life of an innocent person - child or adult - is sin of the most heinous form.

Please Note: This above list of beliefs is not, and should not be considered, exhaustive. It is simply a listing of some of the more important beliefs held by the leadership and congregation of Spanaway Christian Center. Other beliefs are also held to be critical to the spiritual life and health of the follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Space, however, does not afford us the ability to mention them all.

If questions concerning doctrine arise, the Leadership Team - in particular the Elders - are commissioned by Scripture with the responsibility to investigate and establish doctrine for this congregation. In all matters of faith and doctrine, their decision is final.