Doctrine - 1 Our Doctrine
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, to be verbally inspired Word of God, written by men under Gods control, inerrant and infallible in the original manuscripts and the final authority in faith and life. We accept the grammatical-historical system of interpretation of the Scriptures, and accept the historical record of the Bible as accurate. -- 2 Timothy 3:13-15 / 2 Peter 1:20-21
The Godhead
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit who are identical in essence, equal in power and glory, and possess precisely the same attributes and p
The Person and Work of Christ
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God; that He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin in order that He might redeem sinful man. He accomplished this redemption by voluntarily giving Himself as a sinless substitutionary sacrifice on the cross thereby satisfying Gods righteous judgment against the sin of the elect. He gave proof that He accomplished that redemption by His bodily resurrection from the grave. He then ascended to the right hand of the Father where He intercedes on behalf of His people. -- Matthew 1:21 / John 1:1-2, 14, 18; 10:15; Luke 1:34; Romans 3:24-25; 5:8 / 1 Peter 2:2-4
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Divine Person who brings new life to those who are spiritually dead; that He places all believers into one true church, which is the Body of Christ, and He indwells them permanently, seals them unto the day of redemption, and bestows spiritual gifts upon them. -- John 3:3-8; 14:16-17 / 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:30; 5:18
The Condition of Man
We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, in innocence and without sin. But in Adams sin the race fell, man then inherited the guilt of his sins, a sinful nature, becoming spiritually dead and alienated from God so that man is a sinner by nature and choice. Man, of himself, is incapable of remedying his lost and depraved condition and needs the work of the Holy Spirit within him to draw to God and to Christ. -- Genesis 1:26; 3:1-24 / Romans 3:10-18; 5:12 / Ephesians 2:1-3
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the gift of Gods grace given to all whom God has elected to salvation. It includes all that God does in saving the elect from the penalty, power and presence of sin and in restoring them to a right relationship with God. As such it is solely the work of God form initiation to completion. The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit is the cause, not the result of the believers saving faith. It cannot be gained by good works, but is a free gift for all who put their trust in Jesus Christ and his finished work on the cross. All who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are forgiven and saved from their sins and made righteous before God and are born into the family of God. Gods purpose for saving His elect is so that they bring glory to Him by their lives. -- John 1:12 / 2 Corinthians 5:21 / Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-9 / Philippians 1:6 / Titus 2:11-14
Doctrine - 2 Security, Assurance and Responsibility
We believe that all the saved those in whom God has accomplished His transforming work of grace are kept by his power and thus, are secure in Christ forever. This assurance, however, is not the occasion for sin, for God in His holiness cannot tolerate persistent sin in His children, and in infinite love He corrects them. True faith in Christ is expressed by a fruitful, God-pleasing life that endures until death. -- Matthew 7:20 / John 10:27-29 / Romans 8:29-39 / Hebrews 12:6 / James 2:20 / 1 John 5:13
Sanctification
We believe that God, in the Scriptures, has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness. This includes the salvation from the penalty of sin and just as surely the provision of sanctification (separation) from sin. Sanctification form sin affects both the positional and practical aspects. Positional sanctification as a work of the Holy Spirit is complete and absolute; however, practical sanctification is a result of continuing work of the Spirit using the Word of God to provide nourishment for growth into maturity in Christ. While the process of practical sanctification is assured by the Word and the Spirit, it is yet imperfect in this life. There is some element of corruption in every part of the fallen nature which is the source for war between flesh and the Spirit. Spiritual growth occurs as believers feed on the Word and are in fellowship with other believers for encouragement and service. -- John 17:17 / 1 Corinthians 1:30 / Romans 6:19, 22 / Hebrews 10:25 / 1 Peter 2:2 / 2 Peter 1:3
The Church
We believe the true Church, called in Scripture the Body of Christ, is a spiritual organism. Every person who has trusted Jesus Christ for salvation is part of the church. The local church, as established in Scripture, is made up of redeemed individuals who have joined together for worship, instruction, fellowship and service.
Acts 2:42, 13:1-2 / 1 Corinthians 12:13 / Ephesians 1:22
Ordinances
We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances to be observed by all believers as a matter of obedience, not as a condition for salvation- water baptism subsequent to the believers profession of faith, and the Lords Supper. -- Matthew 28:19 / 1 Corinthians 11:23-16
The Eternal State
We believe that at death the souls of those who have trusted Christ for salvation pass immediately into His presence and remain there in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at Christs coming for the Church, when soul and body will be reunited. We then shall be with Him forever in glory. We also believe that at death the souls of unbelievers remain in conscious misery until the final judgment when the soul and body will be reunited and cast into the lake of fire not to be annihilated, but to be separated from God forever in conscious punishment.
Luke 16:19-26 / 2 Corinthians 5:8 / Philippians 1:23 / 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
Eschatology
We believe according to His promise that Jesus will physically return for His people. This truth has been revealed to provide the believer comfort and encouragement in this life.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Mission Our Mission
Our main mission is to adhere to the teachings of Jesus.
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
We feel it is not only important to do this as an individual but also as a church.
We accomplish this through the building up of the body of Christ (the church) with a complete & accurate teaching of the infallible Word of God, so that they will be better equipped to serve God in this manner.
We also as a church support and take part in outreach ministries that will put us in direct contact with those who God may be calling Himself, so that we can be a tool used in that process.
One of the ministries Rushing Wind Christian Fellowship supports is the Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry. This is an outreach ministry reaching out to the motorcycle community nationwide.
Interdenominational
We are a body of believers who come from different backgrounds and experiences. Our goal is to join together and to love God and to love and serve one another.
Relevant
We seek to worship God with faith, love and commitment. The music, testimonies and practical teachings from Gods Word help us grow in faith and meet the challenges of our everyday lives.
Personal
We strive to help each other grow in our faith in Jesus Christ, and have discovered that as we love God and one another, lives are wonderfully changed. We understand the great need we all have for supportive, caring relationships, and are therefore committed to building a meaningful body of believers that aims to be like Christ.
Outward Focused
We deeply believe that all people matter to God. A primary purpose of this church is to communicate Jesus love to those who dont yet know Him and to those that have fallen away from Him. We strive to fulfill this calling in how we conduct every ministry of the church.
Come as you are!
Not just your clothing but your walk.
Come as you are, no matter where you are in life.
We want to see the way Jesus can change your life.
We look forward to seeing you.
