What we believe

Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
2 Thessalonians 2:15

What we Believe about...

GOD

GOD IS. He has always existed and will always exist– There is no other god than Yahweh and everything exists because of Him. God created all things and He did this because
He loves to create and because He loves us to bits, but it’s not about us. The Universe does not revolve around mankind, but around God. It’s all for Him.

JESUS

Jesus is God’s only begotten Son, the second in the Trinity and He is fully God in fully human flesh.
He co-existed with God from the beginning of all things, but at just the right time He became flesh and dwelt among us – just like us in every way.
He did this so that He could fully identify with us, tempted in every way just like us, yet was without sin, and in this way, pay the price for all our sin.
His death on that cross was the price for our sins, and His resurrection three days later is the guarantee of our own eternal life in Him.
He is seated now at the right-hand of the Father awaiting the instruction from God to go and get His children, and one day soon He will return for us, to take us to be with Him.

HOLY SPIRIT

He is the third person of the Trinity and it is through the person of the Holy Spirit that God chose to create all things. It is only through the Holy Spirit that we can be brought to true spiritual life, or born-again, and it is His work of regeneration in us that sustains that life. Christ lives in us and through us now by His Holy Spirit and He wants us to be filled to overflowing with His presence. He equips the saints with gifts and we are to develop those gifts and the fruit of the Spirit within our lives. He is the one who brings conviction for our sins and leads us to all
truth in Jesus.

THE BIBLE

The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. It is the only authority by which we can get to know all that God has done for us, and what God expects from us. It is His introduction and love letter to us.

The Holy Spirit can speak to us individually, but He will never contradict or go against the Holy Scriptures.

There are many different versions of the Bible, but they all say the same thing, just in slightly different ways. The fundamental truths are not changed and choice comes down to preference. The best version of the bible for you is the one you are going to read.

At Oasis Church we recommend and use the New King James Version as it maintains and promotes the majestic poetry that other, ‘dynamic equivalence’ versions lack.

We do NOT use or recommend transliterations or paraphrase bibles, nor do we use them except in comparisons – never to study or preach from!

THE CHURCH

The church is Christ’s idea and His means of calling people to Himself.

The church is not a building of bricks or stones but is the people who are called by His Name.

We are meant to gather together to praise His Holy Name, and to be strengthened and guided by the preaching and teaching of the Word.

Being part of a church family is a very important part of the life of a Christian. We would love to welcome you into our family at Oasis Church, but even if you don’t choose to stay at Oasis, It is important that you find a church you can attend regularly and call home.