Rolleston Life Church’s mission is to share Jesus Christ to our world through the power of the Holy Spirit. As followers of Jesus, we embrace the call to demonstrate His love, power, and presence in this generation. Our regular gatherings center around the presence of Jesus, with a vision to create a dwelling place for His glory. Our singular desire is Jesus, and our core commitment is to serve as ministers unto the Lord – seeking to know Him and be with Him above all else. 

1. The Bible: Inspired Word of God; Infallible Rule of Faith and Conduct

          The Bible is God’s inspired and flawless guide for faith and life (2 Timothy 3:16).

2. God – Eternal, Creator, and Redeemer; One True God Revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

          God, the only true God, reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

3. Jesus – Son of God, Savior, and Resurrected; Eternal Son of God, Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Miracles, Substitutionary Work, Bodily Resurrection, and Forever Exalted

          Jesus, the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, lived sinlessly, performed miracles, died for us, rose again, and is exalted forever (Philippians 2:6-11).

4. Man’s Fall and Redemption; Created Good and Upright, Fell by Voluntary Transgression, Redemption through Christ’s Finished Work on the Cross

          Humanity, created good, fell through sin; redemption is found in Christ’s finished work on the cross (Romans 5:12, Ephesians 1:7).

5. Salvation; Through Repentance and Faith in Jesus, Justified by Grace Through Faith, Inward Evidence of Salvation; Direct Witness of the Holy Spirit

          Salvation comes by repentance and faith, justified by God’s grace; inwardly evidenced and witnessed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:16).

6. Holy Spirit – Co-equal and Co-existent; Third Person of the Godhead, Convicts, Converts, and Comforts, Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Fire Empowers for Witness

          The Holy Spirit, God’s co-equal presence, convicts, converts, comforts, and empowers for witness through baptism (John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8).

7. Water Baptism; Baptism by Full Immersion, Identified Believers with Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection

          Baptism by immersion symbolizes identification with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4).

8. Communion; Consistent Observance Until Jesus’ Return, Bread and Cup Represents His Body and Blood

          Communion, observed until Jesus’ return, symbolizes His sacrifice with bread and cup (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

9. Sanctification; Definitive and Progressive Work of Grace in Believers, Commences at Regeneration, and Continues Until Christ Returns

          Sanctification, a work of grace, starts at regeneration and progresses until Christ’s return (1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 1:6).

10. The Church; Body of Christ, the Place Where God Inhabits His People, Divine Appointments for the Great Commission, Believers are an Integral Part of the Church

          The Church, Christ’s body, is where God dwells; appointed for the great commission with believers integral to it (1 Corinthians 12:27, Matthew 28:19-20).

11. Healing and Deliverance; Deliverance from Sickness and Demonic Oppression Provided in the Atonement (the Finished Work of the Cross)

          Healing and deliverance from sickness and oppression are in the atonement (Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 8:16-17).

12. Resurrection; Imminent and Blessed Hope of the Church of Jesus Christ, Resurrection of the Asleep in Christ and Translation of Those Alive

          The Church hopes for Jesus’ imminent return, the resurrection of the asleep, and the translation of the living (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

13. Promises; Revelation of Jesus, Salvation of National Israel, Millennial Reign, Scriptural Promise and the World’s Hope

          Promises include Jesus’ revelation, Israel’s salvation, a millennial reign (Revelation 20:6), and scriptural hope (Romans 15:4).

14. Judgment; Final Judgment for the Wicked, Lake of Fire for Those Not Found in the Book of Life

          The wicked face final judgment and those not in the Book of Life experience the lake of fire (Revelation 20:12-15).

15. New Heavens and New Earth; Anticipating New Heavens and New Earth with Righteousness

          Believers anticipate a new heavens and earth marked by righteousness (2 Peter 3:13)