The Potter's House
Christian Fellowship Church
Seattle - Washington
General Statements of Faith: We Believe
- That Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God and the only Savior from sin.
- That Jesus Christ is the Great Physician and the Healer of the body and sooul through the blood atonement.
- That Jesus Christ is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost today, just as He was on the Day of Pentecost.
- That Jesus Christ is the soon-coming King, coming back to the earth again as the only hope for our dying world.
- That Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Primary Experiences of the Christian Life
There are three primary experiences of the Christian life: Salvation, Water Baptism, and the Holy Spirit Baptism.
Salvation
- Salvation is initiated by a prayer of faith in Jesus.
- Salvation is completed by God's grace.
- Salvation is maintained by a lifestyle of Biblical righteousness.
- Salvation is demonstrated by works.
- Salvation is lost when we sin and do not repent.
- Salvation is necessary to enter Heaven in eternity.
Water Baptism
- Water Baptism was exemplified by Christ.
- Water Baptism is not necessary to be saved, but is definitely an important Christian experience not to be negated.
- Water Baptism is a public demonstration of faith in Jesus Christ.
- Water Baptism is executed in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Holy Ghost Baptism
- Holy Spirit Baptism is evidenced by speaking in tongues.
- Holy Spirit Baptism is an experience different and distinct from Salvation or Water Baptism.
Primary responsibilities for each Christian
There are four primary responsibilities of each Christian: Prayer, Outreach, Reading the Bible, and Fellowship.
- Daily Prayer - Seeking God in prayer is a fundamental necessity of maintaining our relationship with Him.
- Outreach - Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
- Reading the Bible - Feeding our spirit with the Word of God, and living thereby.
- Fellowship - Gathering together in a local assembly of believers for worship and admonition, and spiritually enriching camaraderie with other believers.
