BELIEFS

Statement of Faith

At Lesedi Community Church, we are committed to shining the light of Christ where God has placed us. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to proclaim the gospel, disciple believers, and serve our community with love and compassion.

We believe the Bible is the inspired, perfect and infallible Word of God, revealing His will and providing guidance for all areas of life. It is the foundation for our faith, teaching, and community service (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

We believe in one God, who is loving, sovereign, and eternal, existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator of all, calling us to reflect His glory and serve others in His name (Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:26-28).

We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father where he shall come to judge then living and the dead.

Through Him, we find forgiveness of sins, hope, and eternal life (John 1:14; Romans 5:8).

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells all believers, empowering us to live holy lives, proclaim the gospel, and serve our neighbors. He convicts the world of sin and leads us into all truth (John 16:13; Acts 1:8).

We believe that God created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them out of nothing, by His powerful Word. Humanity was created in the image of God, designed for relationship with Him and stewardship over creation (Genesis 1:1, 26-27; Colossians 1:16-17).

We believe that sin entered the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience, bringing separation from God and corruption to all creations. Every person is born with a sinful nature and is in need of salvation through Jesus Christ (Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12-19).

We believe salvation is a gift from God, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

It is not earned by works but is offered freely to all who repent and believe (Ephesians 2:8-9).

We believe in the local church as a family of believers called to worship God, grow in faith, and support one another. The Church is the body of Christ, tasked with proclaiming the gospel and transforming lives in our community (Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

We believe God has called us to be His hands and feet in the world.

We are committed to addressing spiritual, emotional, and physical needs through acts of love, justice, and compassion. By serving others, we reflect the light of Christ (Matthew 5:14-16; James 2:14-17).

We believe in the unity of all believers, regardless of background or status, as members of God’s family.

In our context, we celebrate diversity and seek to break barriers that divide us, promoting peace and reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14-16).

We believe in the present and future reality of God’s kingdom. We are called to live as faithful witnesses, bringing hope and transformation to our community until Christ returns (Matthew 6:10; Luke 17:20-21).

We believe in two ordinances given by Jesus Christ

Baptism, baptism by dipping into the water as a public declaration of faith and new life in Christ (Matthew 28:19).

The Lord’s Supper, as a symbolic remembrance of His sacrifice and a celebration of His presence with us (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

We believe in the resurrection of the dead and eternal life for all who trust in Christ. We are called to live with hope, knowing that God will one day restore all things and make everything new (John 5:28-29; Revelation 21:1-5).
The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing statements accurately represent the teaching of the Bible, and therefore, are binding upon all members. Acts 20:27; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 4:1-2; 1Peter 2:9-10.