What we Believe

THE LOCAL CHURCH REPRESENTS THE BODY OF CHRIST; THIS IS THE VESSEL THROUGH WHICH GOD’S WORK IS DONE.

COMPASS CHURCH IS ABOUT SEEING PEOPLE CHANGED BY THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST:

SAVED

HEALED

DISCIPLED

EQUIPPED

EMPOWERED

SERVING

Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19

JESUS

  • The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news, to be celebrated without compromise.
  • There is power in the name of Jesus, through which miracles can and do happen today.
  • Jesus walked this earth fully man, and is fully God.
  • Jesus paid the price for all our wrongdoing, taking on himself what we deserve.
  • Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ are made new and transformed by the renewing of their mind.
  • Jesus Christ is the only name through which salvation is found.

GOD

  • Community and family are at the centre of God’s heart.
  • The world is not here by accident, God created the heavens and the earth and every good thing.
  • We are created in His image.
  • He is a loving God who has saved us from a very real Hell.
  • Irrelevant of upbringing, instilled values or beliefs, previous actions, current situations or problems, God loves every one of us.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

  • The gifts of the Spirit are available for us today, to deepen our walk with Him, and to bear witness to the greatness of God.
  • A relationship with the Holy Spirit is paramount to an effective Christian walk.
  • The Holy Spirit wishes to be involved in every area of our lives, not just on a Sunday.

US

  • Honesty and integrity are paramount to living a God-centred life.
  • Full immersion baptism is a biblical command and a natural progression following a salvation experience.
  • The rewards for obedience in our relationships, our work life and our finances far outweigh the sacrifices.
  • Our actions do not earn us a place in Heaven, it’s only through the grace of Jesus Christ.
  • Our responsibilities are to make disciples, through worship, word and prayer.
  • We aim to have God centred relationships.

THE BIBLE

  • The Bible, in its entirety is God’s word to man; it is relevant, accurate and that on which we build all our beliefs and values.
  • The Bible is clear that all have sinned and are in need of God’s forgiveness.