Why
Theology Matters
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” - A.W. Tozer
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What we believe about God shapes everything about how we live. Theology isn’t just for scholars or pastors—it’s for every Christian who wants to know God, love people, and follow Jesus faithfully.
At The Bridge Community Fellowship, we are committed to sound doctrine that fuels our devotion. Right theology leads to right worship, right relationships, and right mission.
In a world full of confusion, we believe clear biblical truth brings clarity, conviction, and compassion.
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- Pastor Kyle Van Tine
What We Believe
Our Beliefs
At The Bridge Community Fellowship, our beliefs are rooted in Scripture and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. These core doctrines guide our teaching, shape our culture, and unite us as a family of faith.
1. The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God—without error, trustworthy, and authoritative for all of life. It reveals God’s character, His purposes, and His redemptive plan for humanity.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
2. The Trinity
We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—coequal and coeternal, each fully God.
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
3. The Father
We believe God the Father is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. He is holy, loving, just, and sovereign over all history.
(Genesis 1:1; Ephesians 1:3-6)
4. Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He became fully man, lived a sinless life, died in our place on the cross, rose bodily from the dead, and now reigns as Lord. Salvation is found in Him alone.
(John 1:1, 14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
5. The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates sinners, convicts hearts, comforts believers, empowers disciples, and gives spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.
(John 16:7-8; Titus 3:5-6)
6. Humanity
We believe all people are made in God’s image, yet are separated from Him because of sin. We are spiritually dead apart from God's saving grace.
(Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:23)
7. Salvation
We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It is not based on our works but entirely on God’s mercy and the finished work of Jesus.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:8)
8. The Church
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers everywhere. Local churches are expressions of this body, called to gather in worship, grow in discipleship, and go on mission.
(Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 2:42-47)
9. The Christian Life
We believe Christians are called to love God and neighbor, walk in holiness, and serve others. We pursue godliness not to earn salvation but because of it.
(Micah 6:8; Titus 2:11-12)
10. The Return of Christ
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly to judge the living and the dead and to establish His eternal kingdom.
(Acts 1:11; Revelation 22:12-13)
Our Theological Affiliations
At The Bridge Community Fellowship, we joyfully affirm historic, biblical Christianity. While we strive for unity in the essentials and charity in the non-essentials, we believe the following statements reflect a faithful interpretation of Scripture:
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We affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message as a trustworthy summary of essential Christian beliefs.
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We affirm the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, upholding the complete truthfulness and authority of Scripture.
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We affirm the Danvers Statement, which expresses a biblical vision of manhood, womanhood, and family.
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We affirm the Nashville Statement on biblical sexuality and gender, standing for truth with grace in a confused culture.
