Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Evangel Temple Church 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.
God
There is only One True God-revealed in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. As God's Son, Jesus was both human and divine.
The Bible
The Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
Fall of Man
Although originally good, man willingly fell into sin- ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
Salvation
Every person can have restored fellowship with God through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Church Ordinances
We practice two ordinances: Water Baptism by immersion and Holy Communion.
Baptism in the holy spirit
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers.
Evidence of Baptism
The initial physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is "Speaking in Tongues."
Sanctification
Sanctification initially occurs at salvation and is also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers become more Christlike.
The church
We believe "the Church" is the Body of Christ and consists of people who have accepted God's offer of redemption through Jesus Christ.
the ministry
A divinely called and scripturally ordained leadership ministry serves the Church.
divine healing
Divine healing of the sick is a privilege for Christians today.
the rapture
This blessed hope is when Jesus raptures His Church prior to His return to earth (the Second Coming).
Millennial Reign of Christ
The Millennial Reign of Christ is when Jesus returns with His saints at His Second Coming and begins His rule over earth for 1,000 years.
Final Judgment
A final judgment will take place for those who have rejected Christ.
New Heavens and New Earth
We believe and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him.
Marriage
We believe in the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman.
Tithing
We believe in the Biblical principle of tithing.