Riverside Community Church is a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired.
(2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(2 Corinthians 13:14)
The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection. (Romans 5:12, 19)
The Plan of Redemption
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe in Him.
(John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance,
and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ,
we are justified before God.
(Luke 24:46, 47; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; 1 John 1:9)
The New Birth
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one.
(2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
Daily Christian Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.
(Hebrews 6:1)
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19-20).
We believe in commemorating the Lord’s Supper by symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine.
(1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days.
(Acts 2:4)
The Spirit Filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God
that we walk in the Spirit daily.
(Ephesians 4:30-32)
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has spiritual gifts for the Christian; and that believers should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the
believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticisms.
(Philippians 4:5; James 5:19-20)
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
(James 5:14-16)
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ.
(Acts l6:5; Hebrews 10:24, 25)
Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God.
(Romans 13:1-5)
Judgement
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God;
and there receive eternal life or death.
(Romans 2:1-16; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.
(John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Saviour.
(Revelation 20:10-15)
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church.
(Acts 1:8; 8:4-8)
Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by
giving of tithes and free-will offerings.
(Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15)