Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Hinton Alliance 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.
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 one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 44:6; 45:5-6
Matthew 5:48
Deut. 32:4
Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19
Isaiah 44:6; 45:5-6
Matthew 5:48
Deut. 32:4
Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19
Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom of righteousness and peace.
Philippians 2:6-11
Hebrews 2:14-18
Colossians 2:9
Matthew 1:18; Matthew 25:31-34
Luke 1:35
1 Corinthians 15:3-5
1 John 2:2
Acts 13:39; Acts 1:11
Hebrews 4:14-15; 9:24-28
Acts 1:11
Philippians 2:6-11
Hebrews 2:14-18
Colossians 2:9
Matthew 1:18; Matthew 25:31-34
Luke 1:35
1 Corinthians 15:3-5
1 John 2:2
Acts 13:39; Acts 1:11
Hebrews 4:14-15; 9:24-28
Acts 1:11
The Holy Spirit is a divine Person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer,
and to convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
John 14:16-17; John 16:7-11
1 Corinthian 2:10-12
and to convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
John 14:16-17; John 16:7-11
1 Corinthian 2:10-12
The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of people. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:20-21
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:20-21
Humankind, originally created in the image and likeness of God, fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All people are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The destiny of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment,
but that of the believer is everlasting joy and bliss.
Genesis 1:27
Romans 8:8
1 John 2:2
Matthew 25:41-46
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
but that of the believer is everlasting joy and bliss.
Genesis 1:27
Romans 8:8
1 John 2:2
Matthew 25:41-46
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
Salvation has been provided only through Jesus Christ. Those who repent and believe in Him are united with Christ through the Holy Spirit and are thereby regenerated (born again), justified, sanctified and granted the gift of eternal life as adopted children of God.
Titus 3:5-7
Acts 2:38
John 1:12
1 Corinthians 6:11
Titus 3:5-7
Acts 2:38
John 1:12
1 Corinthians 6:11
It is the will of God that in union with Christ each believer should be sanctified thoroughly thereby being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to God, receiving power for holy living and sacrificial and effective service toward the completion of Christ's commission. This is accomplished through being filled with the Holy Spirit which is both a distinct event
and progressive experience in the life of the believer.
Acts 1:8
Romans 12:1-2
Galatians 5:16-25
and progressive experience in the life of the believer.
Acts 1:8
Romans 12:1-2
Galatians 5:16-25
Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil as taught in the Scriptures are privileges for the Church in this present age.
Matthew 8:16-17
James 5:13-16
Matthew 8:16-17
James 5:13-16
In the Alliance Church of Canada we believe from the scriptures that baptism is the declaration of a person who has believed by faith that Jesus has forgiven their sins and they have received him as their personal savior.
Baptism is also the initiation of that person into the fellowship of believers known as the church. Baptism is of first importance in the life of a new believer in Jesus. Jesus demonstrated its importance, he commanded we
follow his example in it, and when we follow through in obedience to Jesus we identify with his life, death and resurrection. We provide several opportunities each year for you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and be
baptized as a believer in Jesus Christ. We offer a simple bible study on the subject of Baptism to help those who seek to follow in obedience into the waters of Baptism understand it better.
Please let us know of your interest either by contacting the church office or Pastor Kevin for an opportunity to meet up and explore this vitally important decision.
I. Why be baptized?
1. Jesus Demonstrated it. Jesus is our perfect example of obedience to God.
Mark 1:9 Then one day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John there in the
Jordan River.
2. Jesus Commanded it. It is not optional but an outward declaration of obedience to Jesus.
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore,
go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I will be with you
always, to the very end of the ages.”
3. Because it shows you are a Believer. It reveals the desire to follow Jesus as a part of His church.
Acts 18:8 Many of the Corinthians who heard Him believed and were baptized.
4. Because obeying Jesus’ command shows you Know him. It publicly declares one's commitment
to follow Jesus as your Lord and your friend.
1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands
John 15:5 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead,
I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
II. What is the meaning of baptism?
1. It is Identifying yourself with Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
Colossians 2:12 For you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also
raised with Christ.
2. It is a symbol of your new life as a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come.
Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with (Christ) through baptism into death in order that, just as
Christ was raised from the dead we too may live a new life.
Baptism does not make you a Christian. Baptism is like a wedding ring – it is the outward symbol of the
inward commitment you made to trust Christ as your Lord & Saviour.
III. Who should be baptized?
1. Every person who has repented and made the decision to believe in and follow Jesus.
To repent means to turnabout and go the other direction. It means to change your mind, your way of thinking
and seek a new biblical way of thinking. It means to leave behind the old way of living and embrace and
discover the new Jesus way of living life.
Acts 2:41 Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized.
Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News... in the name of Jesus Christ,
they were baptized, both men and women.
The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! We do not baptize children until they are old enough to
believe and understand. We work in conjunction with the child’s parent(s) and their support.
IV. When are we to be baptized?
1. Once you have believed you should be baptized as soon as possible.
Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be
condemned.
Jesus is declaring that unbelief (and therefore disobedience) is what is condemned by God and not whether or
not you are baptized. All salvation rests on belief or faith in Jesus finished work on the cross for you. Baptism
is the outworking or sign of the new life and not the means of gaining new life.
Acts 2:41 Those who believed…were baptized...that day.
2. The readiness to follow Jesus in obedience is a great start to your new life.
Acts 8:36—39 (paraphrased) Then Philip began with a scripture and told him the good news about
Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water, and the Eunuch said ’Look here is
water! Why shouldn’t I be baptized right now?’ Philip said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you
may.’ The official answered, ‘I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.’ Then both Philip and the
Eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.
These two passages teach the believer that delaying is not healthy, nor is it something to be taken lightly.
Once someone has believed by faith they must begin to prepare to be baptized as soon as it is possible to do
so.
Baptism is also the initiation of that person into the fellowship of believers known as the church. Baptism is of first importance in the life of a new believer in Jesus. Jesus demonstrated its importance, he commanded we
follow his example in it, and when we follow through in obedience to Jesus we identify with his life, death and resurrection. We provide several opportunities each year for you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and be
baptized as a believer in Jesus Christ. We offer a simple bible study on the subject of Baptism to help those who seek to follow in obedience into the waters of Baptism understand it better.
Please let us know of your interest either by contacting the church office or Pastor Kevin for an opportunity to meet up and explore this vitally important decision.
I. Why be baptized?
1. Jesus Demonstrated it. Jesus is our perfect example of obedience to God.
Mark 1:9 Then one day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John there in the
Jordan River.
2. Jesus Commanded it. It is not optional but an outward declaration of obedience to Jesus.
Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore,
go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I will be with you
always, to the very end of the ages.”
3. Because it shows you are a Believer. It reveals the desire to follow Jesus as a part of His church.
Acts 18:8 Many of the Corinthians who heard Him believed and were baptized.
4. Because obeying Jesus’ command shows you Know him. It publicly declares one's commitment
to follow Jesus as your Lord and your friend.
1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands
John 15:5 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead,
I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
II. What is the meaning of baptism?
1. It is Identifying yourself with Jesus’ burial and resurrection.
Colossians 2:12 For you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also
raised with Christ.
2. It is a symbol of your new life as a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come.
Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with (Christ) through baptism into death in order that, just as
Christ was raised from the dead we too may live a new life.
Baptism does not make you a Christian. Baptism is like a wedding ring – it is the outward symbol of the
inward commitment you made to trust Christ as your Lord & Saviour.
III. Who should be baptized?
1. Every person who has repented and made the decision to believe in and follow Jesus.
To repent means to turnabout and go the other direction. It means to change your mind, your way of thinking
and seek a new biblical way of thinking. It means to leave behind the old way of living and embrace and
discover the new Jesus way of living life.
Acts 2:41 Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized.
Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News... in the name of Jesus Christ,
they were baptized, both men and women.
The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! We do not baptize children until they are old enough to
believe and understand. We work in conjunction with the child’s parent(s) and their support.
IV. When are we to be baptized?
1. Once you have believed you should be baptized as soon as possible.
Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be
condemned.
Jesus is declaring that unbelief (and therefore disobedience) is what is condemned by God and not whether or
not you are baptized. All salvation rests on belief or faith in Jesus finished work on the cross for you. Baptism
is the outworking or sign of the new life and not the means of gaining new life.
Acts 2:41 Those who believed…were baptized...that day.
2. The readiness to follow Jesus in obedience is a great start to your new life.
Acts 8:36—39 (paraphrased) Then Philip began with a scripture and told him the good news about
Jesus. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water, and the Eunuch said ’Look here is
water! Why shouldn’t I be baptized right now?’ Philip said, ‘If you believe with all your heart, you
may.’ The official answered, ‘I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.’ Then both Philip and the
Eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.
These two passages teach the believer that delaying is not healthy, nor is it something to be taken lightly.
Once someone has believed by faith they must begin to prepare to be baptized as soon as it is possible to do
so.
The universal Church, of which Christ is the Head, consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and commissioned by Christ to go into all the world as a witness,
preaching the Gospel to all nations.
The local church, the visible expression of the universal Church, is a body of believers in Christ
who are joined together to worship God, to observe the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper,
to pray, to be edified through the Word of God, to fellowship, and to testify in word and deed
to the good news of salvation both locally and globally.
The local church enters into relationships with other like-minded churches for accountability, encouragement and mission.
Ephesians 3:6-12; 1:22-23
Acts 2:41-47; 1:8, 11:19-30; 15
Hebrew 10:25
Matthew 28:19-20
preaching the Gospel to all nations.
The local church, the visible expression of the universal Church, is a body of believers in Christ
who are joined together to worship God, to observe the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper,
to pray, to be edified through the Word of God, to fellowship, and to testify in word and deed
to the good news of salvation both locally and globally.
The local church enters into relationships with other like-minded churches for accountability, encouragement and mission.
Ephesians 3:6-12; 1:22-23
Acts 2:41-47; 1:8, 11:19-30; 15
Hebrew 10:25
Matthew 28:19-20
There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust;
for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter,
a resurrection unto judgment.
1 Corinthians 15:20-23
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter,
a resurrection unto judgment.
1 Corinthians 15:20-23
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal and visible. As the believer’s blessed hope, this vital truth is an incentive for holy living and sacrificial service toward the completion of Christ's commission.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
1 Corinthians 1:7
Titus 2:11-14
Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
1 Corinthians 1:7
Titus 2:11-14
Matthew 24:14; 28:18-20