We Believe in …
The Scriptures Inspired
Life Church Meridian accepts the Bible as the revealed will of God, the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity of statements of faith. The Scriptures both Old and New Testament are the inspired, infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct.
The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the “I AM,” the Creator, and Redeemer of mankind.
The Deity of Jesus
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death and resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of God.
The Salvation of Man
Man’s only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is by faith through grace and demonstrated in repentance.
Ordinances of the Church
Water Baptism - By full immersion in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Holy Communion - The Lord’s Supper consisting of the Body and Blood represented in the fruit of the vine and bread.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
According to Acts 1:8 and Acts 2:4 with one of the signs being speaking in other tongues along with other gifts.
Sanctification
The act of separation from that which is evil, and dedication unto God.
The Church and Its Mission
The church is the representative of Jesus on earth and is to carry out the Great Commission.
The Ministry
A divinely called and scripturally ordained minister has been provided by God to lead the church in evangelization, worship, building the body, and general leadership of the church.
Divine Healing
Is provided for today by the Scriptures and included in the atonement for our sins.
The Blessed Hope
The resurrection of the just is the blessed hope of the body of Christ.
The Millennial Reign
The second coming of Christ includes the rapture and a return to earth by Christ with His saints for a thousand-year reign.
The Final Judgment
There will be a final judgment at which all men will be judged.
The New Heaven and Earth
All of God’s children will reign forever in a new heaven and a new earth.