What We Believe

The following are the core beliefs of Oak Park Pentecostals based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the
authority for salvation and Christian living.
(2 Timothy 3:15-17).

There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our
Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh.
He is both God and man.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16).

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation.
Salvation comes by grace through faith based on
the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ
(Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9).

The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus
died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
We obey the gospel (2 Thessalonians 1:8;
1 Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin),
water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial),
and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost (resurrection).
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4).

As Christians we are to love God and others.
We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly,
and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts
of the Spirit, including healing,
are for the church today.
(Mark 12:28-31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10)

Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away
His church. In the end will be the final resurrection
and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit
eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11 15).