Our Belief
At LifeStream Free Methodist Church, what we believe shapes how we love our neighbors and serve our city. Rooted in Scripture and the historic faith of the Free Methodist movement, these truths guide us to live out the hope of Jesus.
The Triune God
We believe in one living and true God, who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things, ruling with love and justice over everything He has made.
Jesus Christ is God incarnate — fully divine and fully human. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, offered Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, and rose again on the third day. He ascended into heaven, where He intercedes for us, and He will return again in power and glory as Lord and Savior.
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Spirit is present in the world to convict of sin, to reveal the truth of Christ, and to bring people into new life. The Spirit indwells every believer, empowering us to live in holiness, service, and witness to the world.
Scripture
We believe the Bible is the inspired, trustworthy, and authoritative Word of God.
It was written by human authors under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit and reveals God’s will for all people in every generation.
The Scriptures teach the way of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and are the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Through the reading and application of God’s Word, believers are instructed, corrected, encouraged, and equipped to live faithfully in obedience to God.
Humanity and Sin
We believe that human beings were created in the image of God, designed for fellowship with Him and to reflect His character in the world.
However, through the disobedience of Adam, sin entered the human race, corrupting our nature and separating us from God.
Because of this fallen condition, all people are inclined toward sin and cannot restore themselves to a right relationship with God by their own efforts.
We are completely dependent on the grace of God made available through Jesus Christ for our salvation and restoration.
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gracious work of God, made possible through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Christ’s Sacrifice: Jesus’ death on the cross was the perfect and sufficient atonement for the sins of all people. Through His sacrifice, the penalty of sin is paid, and reconciliation with God is made possible.
New Life in Christ: All who repent of their sins and place their faith in Jesus Christ are justified, regenerated, and adopted into God’s family by grace. In this new life, believers are freed from the guilt and power of sin and begin to live in obedience to God’s will.
Sanctification: The Holy Spirit continues to renew and transform believers into the likeness of Christ. This ongoing work involves both a decisive surrender to God and a daily growth in holiness, love, and grace.
Restoration: Even when believers fall short, God’s grace remains. Through confession, repentance, and faith, we are restored to fellowship with God and strengthened to continue walking in His ways.
The Church and the Sacraments
We believe that the Church is both divine and human — the people of God called together under the lordship of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
The Church exists to glorify God, to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to nurture believers in faith, and to serve the world in love and compassion.
We believe that worship and ministry should be conducted in a way that people can understand and respond to.
We observe two sacraments that were commanded by Christ and entrusted to His Church:
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Baptism — a sign of new life through Christ and of entrance into the community of faith. In our tradition, baptism may be administered to believers and, with appropriate faith training and commitment, to infants.
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The Lord’s Supper — a sacred meal in which believers remember Christ’s death, receive His grace, and are united in love and fellowship as members of His body.
Last Things (Eschatology)
We believe that the Kingdom of God is both a present reality and a future hope.
It is already present in the hearts of believers and in the work of the Church, yet it will be fully realized when Christ returns in glory.
The Second Coming: Jesus Christ will return unexpectedly to judge the living and the dead and to bring the fullness of God’s reign to earth.
Resurrection and Judgment: At the end of time, all people will be raised from the dead. Believers will enter into eternal life with God, while those who persist in unbelief and rejection of Christ will face eternal separation from Him.
Eternal Destiny: The final destiny of every person is determined by God’s grace and each individual’s response to that grace. Those who trust in Christ will dwell forever in the presence of God in a renewed creation where righteousness, peace, and joy will reign forever.
Come & See
What we believe shapes how we live —
in worship, in community, and in service.
At LifeStream Free Methodist Church, we don’t just talk about faith; we live it together.
We’d love for you to join us on Sunday, meet our church family, and see firsthand what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.