The following is a summary of the doctrine that will be taught at Cornerstone Community Church in Brookfield, IL. Our doctrinal beliefs are rooted in the Word of God. Our full doctrinal statement is available upon request.
1. The Bible: We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God.
2. The Trinity: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. God the Father: We believe God is the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things.
4. Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life.
5. The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, regenerates, indwells, and empowers believers.
6. Humanity and Sin: We believe all people are created in God's image but are sinners by nature and choice, separated from God.
7. Salvation: We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone.
8. The Gospel: We believe Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and bodily rose again on the third day.
9. The Church: We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, make disciples, and proclaim the gospel.
10. Christian Living: We believe all believers are called to lives of holiness, obedience, love, and good works.
11. Christ's Return: We believe Jesus Christ will personally and bodily return to establish His everlasting kingdom.
12. Eternity: We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people, eternal life for the saved, and eternal punishment for the lost.