What We Believe
Living Hope Ministries International is committed to biblical Christianity and seeks to express its beliefs positively, faithfully, and clearly directly from the Holy Scriptures.
"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."
— 1 Corinthians 3:11
THE HOLY BIBLE
We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God and the authoritative foundation for Christian faith, teaching, conduct, and hope.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness."
— 2 Timothy 3:16Additional Scriptures
THE TRIUNE GOD
We believe in one eternal God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, and Lord of all.
"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
— Matthew 28:19Additional Scriptures
JESUS CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. He lived a sinless life, died for our sins, was raised from the dead, ascended to heaven, and ministers on behalf of His people.
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."
— John 1:14Additional Scriptures
SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
We believe salvation is a gift of God's grace received through faith in Jesus Christ. No human being can earn salvation through works. Genuine faith produces repentance, obedience, love, and a transformed life.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith... it is the gift of God."
— Ephesians 2:8Additional Scriptures
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit is divine and works in the life of every believer. He convicts people of sin, leads them to Christ, gives spiritual gifts, transforms character, and empowers believers for Christian witness and service.
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses."
— Acts 1:8Additional Scriptures
GOD'S LAW & CHRISTIAN LIFE
We believe God's moral law expresses His holy character and reveals His principles of love toward God and humanity. Salvation is by grace through faith, and obedience is the loving response of a redeemed life.
"If you love me, keep my commands."
— John 14:15Additional Scriptures
THE RESURRECTION
We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ and in the future resurrection of the dead. Jesus' resurrection is the foundation of Christian hope. At His return, those who belong to Christ will be raised to eternal life.
"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die."
— John 11:25Additional Scriptures
THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Supper is a sacred ordinance established by Jesus Christ as a beautiful expression of His unfailing love and His redeeming sacrifice for humanity. The bread represents His body, and the cup represents His blood of the new covenant, reminding us of the forgiveness, grace, and new life we receive through Him.
Through this sacred remembrance, we renew our faith in Christ, celebrate our unity as His followers, and proclaim His saving death until He comes again. The Lord’s Supper calls us to examine our hearts, extend forgiveness, love one another, and walk faithfully with our Lord.
"Do this in remembrance of me."
— Luke 22:19 (NIV)Additional Scriptures
THE STATE OF THE DEAD
We believe that death is an unconscious state of rest until the resurrection. Our hope is not in communication with the dead but in the resurrection and return of Jesus Christ.
"For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing."
— Ecclesiastes 9:5Additional Scriptures
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally, visibly, gloriously, and literally. His return is the blessed hope of His people.
"This same Jesus... will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."
— Acts 1:11Additional Scriptures
CHRIST'S HEAVENLY MINISTRY
We believe that Jesus Christ ministers as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary. His sacrificial death is complete and sufficient for salvation, while His heavenly ministry applies the benefits of His atoning work and points believers toward the final restoration of all things.
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul... It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf."
— Hebrews 6:19-20Additional Scriptures
STEWARDSHIP & SERVICE
We believe everything we have belongs to God. Christians are called to faithfully steward their time, abilities, resources, health, and opportunities for God's glory and the blessing of others.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others."
— 1 Peter 4:10Additional Scriptures
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