Our Purpose & Beliefs

It is our desire to express the heart of God in the city by spreading his love, joy and peace. We long for God’s kingdom and glory to be known in our city and in our time. Our mission is not removed from Jesus’ but a continuation of his ministry and time on earth - “to make disciples of all nations”

 

That is to follow Jesus and all his ways. Because of this, we desire to live the Jesus way. Literally following in his footsteps by: 

prioritising presence through the word, worship and prayer and practising his ways by living sacrificially and generously to redeem and restore Edinburgh. 

We exist to glorify and make known the name of Jesus both in the lives of the found and the lost. In discipling people in the way of Jesus we live to serve the city and are concerned for its flourishing.

What we believe

The following statements were developed by early Apostolic Church (the denomination to whom we a part of) leaders and remain as brief statements of belief, expressing in simple and systematic terms, some of the basic tenets of the church.

 

  • The one true and living God who eternally exists in three persons in unity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  • The inherent corruptness of man through the Fall; The necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith in Christ alone and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant.

  • The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ; His second coming and millennial reign upon earth.

  • The justification and sanctification of believers through the finished work of Christ.

  • The baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with supernatural signs, empowering the church for its mission in the world.

 

  • The gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church and ministry to the world.

  • The Sacraments of Baptism by immersion and of the Lord’s Supper

  • The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.

  • Christ’s leadership of the Church through apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, elders and deacons, for unity, maturity and growth of the church.

  • The security of the believer as he remains in Christ

  • The privilege and responsibility of bringing tithes and offerings to the Lord.