"but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect;"
Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of ETM Global based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry foundation is rooted in these biblical doctrines.
God
We believe that there is one God, existing in the triune of the Godhead, which is: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Biblical Revelation
The Bible is the infallible, inerrant Word of God. God has revealed himself to us through His Word, which is relevant and true.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were created to be. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, thus fracturing all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and Savior of mankind. Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
Restoration
We believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that Jesus is LORD, in an ultimate surrender unto salvation. Our acceptance of Christ's redeeming love brings us to the place of restoration and connection with God.
The Church
We believe the Church to be a body of believers that follows and submits to the Lordship and teachings of Jesus the Christ. We believe the edifying governing offices for the Church are in existence today through the five-fold ministry gifts as found in Ephesians 4.
The Church is also equipped with spiritual gifts and other ministry gifts that are administered by the Holy Spirit, to believers for the edification of the Church. The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Church is also equipped with spiritual gifts and other ministry gifts that are administered by the Holy Spirit, to believers for the edification of the Church. The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Baptism
We believe in baptism by emersion in water as a sign of our stand with Jesus Christ; being buried and raised with Him.
Ressurection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom eternally.