At Crossroads we believe that God gave us his word through the working of the Holy Spirit. The human authors being instruments of God's choosing to write what he wanted us to be, know, and do. As such we believe that the teachings of God's word provide the pattern that we are to follow in our lives for God. Here we have laid out a basic list of doctrinal beliefs that will help you to see where we stand as a church.
God We believe that there is one, and only one, true and living God. We believe that He exists in the triune persons of the trinity and as such we worship the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the one true God. Back to Top
The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is a divine person, equal with the Father and the Son and is of the same nature. He is the active agent of the Godhead at work in the world today. Back to Top
The Lord Jesus Christ We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the second person of the triune Godhead. He is the literal virgin born Son of God. As such He is also the visible incarnation of God himself. He is the person of the Godhead who lived a sinless life, died a vicarious death, was resurrected three days later and as the High Priest of our salvation placed the blood of the sacrifice on the mercy seat of God in heaven. Today He sits at the right hand of the Father making intercession for us until the day of His return. Back to Top
The Devil We believe that the Devil is an actual being and not an imaginary influence. He was created by God as an angel in heaven and because of sin was cast out and will one day be cast into the lake of fire. His hatred for God caused him to attempt to destroy God's creation by turning man's heart from God. He is still busy about that same business today. Back to Top
The Creation We believe the Genesis record of creation is a literal account of how the worlds were formed by the hand of God. We believe that man was created in the image of God and was given by God the responsibility to oversee and conserve God's creation. Back to Top
The Fall of Man We believe that man was created by God in total innocence and holiness. Man chose, by voluntary disobedience to the command of God, sin and its consequences. With this choice man fell from the state of innocence to which he was created and corrupted all of God's creation from that time forward. Back to Top
The Virgin Birth We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit in a miraculous manner and that he was born of the virgin Mary. The virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was in fulfillment of prophecy and was a sign of His deity. Back to Top
Atonement for Sin We believe that man, because of his corrupt nature, is guilty and under just condemnation by God. We also believe that God, in an act of grace and mercy, provided an atonement for sin. That atonement is available through the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ who came to seek and to save that which was lost. Back to Top
The Doctrine of Grace We believe that God provided grace to all who will accept it. This unmerited favor provides one with both salvation in Jesus Christ and the ability to live a godly life in this present world. Back to Top
Repentance and Faith Along with God's grace, salvation can only be wrought by those who are willing to accept the finished work of Christ in repentance and faith. The Bible teaches that the sinner, convicted of his sinful condition by the work of the Holy Spirit, must repent toward God and place his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in order to secure God's gift of eternal life. Without both repentance and faith, salvation cannot be acquired. Back to Top
The Church We believe that the local, visible assembly of called out believers is the type of church that Jesus said he would build. This type of church is the body of Christ and is commanded to carry out the Great Commission of reaching the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Back to Top
Church Ordinances We believe that there are only two church ordinances: (1) baptism and (2) the Lord's Supper. As these ordinances were given by the Lord to be carried out in the church, we limit involvement to those who are coming into the church by baptism or are church members. Back to Top
The Return of Christ We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ arose from the grave after his crucifixion and now sits at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. He will remain there until He returns for his own before the seven year tribulation period described by the Word of God. After the tribulation period, the Lord Jesus Christ will return to the earth where he will rule and reign for 1000 years. At the conclusion of the 1000 year reign of the Lord Jesus, He will judge forever the unsaved and usher in the eternal state. Back to Top
The Grace of Giving We believe that it is the privilege and responsibility of every believer to participate in the gift of giving. Giving to God through His church is simply the measure of the believer's love for God. Back to Top
Where Christ Meets You at Life's Crossroads!
Crossroads Independent Baptist Church 21141 Scott Park Road Davenport, Iowa 52804 Phone: 563-391-1717 Email: info@crossroads-iowa.org
