Welcome to Parkview Baptist Church Gainesville
Hello there!
Caring for our Neighbors
Taking care of our neighbors makes for a stronger community. Looking out for one another ensures a safer and happier neighborhood. When we all do a little, we can do so much!
What We Believe
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally
existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father.
Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect
sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from
the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and
death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday
to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is
present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus
Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.
He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of
spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every
believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek
to live under His control daily.
Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors,
under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme
source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired
by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
Mankind
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in
character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although
every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred
by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude
separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never
make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by
trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be
saved from sin’s penalty. We are saved when we repent, turn from
our self-ruled life and submit to Jesus in faith. Eternal life begins the
moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
