Ready to explore a place of faith? Highlands Bible Church stands here. It is more than just a building. It is a community.
Highlands Bible Church has a clear vision. It wants to love God and love people. Its purpose is to glorify God. It aims to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
The church stands on historical beliefs. These beliefs are orthodox and Protestant. The church has held them since its beginning. Highlands Bible Church uses creeds and statements. These clarify its doctrinal beliefs.
Let’s delve into what Highlands Bible Church believes. It believes the Scriptures are inspired and without error. The Bible is God’s complete Word. It is true and authoritative. It is enough for faith and life.
Highlands Bible Church believes in God the Father. He is holy and almighty. He is merciful and gracious. God is slow to anger. He abounds in steadfast love and faithfulness. He is infinite in wisdom. God hears and answers prayer. He saves those who trust in Jesus from eternal death. This death is His just wrath for sin.
The church believes in the Holy Spirit. He is truly God. He brings about the new birth. The Holy Spirit empowers believers. He guides and teaches them. He enables them to live a set-apart life. He does this by illuminating the Word of God. The Spirit convicts the world. He shows them sin, righteousness, and judgment. At conversion, He baptizes believers into Christ’s body.
Highlands Bible Church believes humans are sinful. God created Adam and Eve sinless. They rebelled. This brought physical and spiritual death. All humans are born with a sinful nature. They are under God’s wrath. People sin in thought, word, and deed. They need to be born again through faith in Jesus.
Highlands Bible Church has specific beliefs about humanity and marriage. God created humanity male and female. Rejecting one’s biological sex rejects God’s creation. Marriage unites one biological man and one biological woman. This is a single, exclusive union. God intends sexual intimacy only within this marriage. Sexual immorality is sinful. This includes adultery and homosexual behavior.
However, Highlands Bible Church believes in redemption. God offers it to those who confess their sin. They must seek His mercy through Jesus. Every person deserves compassion and respect.
Salvation comes through grace alone. It is by faith in Christ alone. His blood was shed for our sins. Baptism and other works do not save. Repentance and faith in Jesus bring forgiveness.
Jesus’ sacrifice paid for the sins of all. But it only applies to those who trust in Him. We are justified by Christ’s obedience and resurrection. His righteousness is credited to us. Our guilt is credited to Him. Believers become part of God’s family.
The Holy Spirit regenerates believers. He raises them from death in sin to life in Christ. Believers are secure in Christ forever. The church rejects the idea that salvation can be lost.
Sanctification means being set apart as holy. It also means growing like Christ. God makes believers holy immediately. Sanctification is an ongoing process. Believers strive toward Christlikeness throughout life.
The local church is an outpost of God’s kingdom. It is made up of believers living out the gospel. They are united by the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the head. The church’s mission is to glorify God. It makes and matures disciples. Elders lead and safeguard doctrine. Deacons serve. The church is devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
Highlands Bible Church practices believer’s baptism. This is immersion in water. It declares faith in Jesus. It symbolizes cleansing from sin. The Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ sacrifice.
The souls of believers enter God’s presence at death. Unbelievers face conscious torment until judgment. The earth will be replaced. The righteous will dwell with the Lord in the New Jerusalem.
The local church is autonomous. It is led by elders accountable to Jesus. The church operates free from government control. It seeks to glorify God. However, it honors the government.
Highlands Bible Church believes in Satan. He is a real personality. He is the adversary of Christ. His destiny is eternal punishment. The Bible is the final authority on doctrine. Highlands Bible Church approved this statement in 2021.
As you leave Highlands Bible Church, consider its core values. Love God. Love people. Make disciples. The church invites you to join them. You can explore your faith and find community here.