Eglise De Dieu De La Grace - Haitian Church
Sola Scriptura
As Pentecostal Christians, we embrace a distinct set of beliefs and practices rooted in the Bible and the experience of the Holy Spirit. Here are some foundational aspects of our identity, supported by Scripture:
The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit
As Pentecostals, we believe in the active and transformative presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer and within the Church. This foundational belief is rooted in the biblical account of Pentecost in Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and empowered them to proclaim the Gospel in different languages.
We believe the Holy Spirit continues to guide, strengthen, empower, and equip believers today. Through His presence, we are encouraged to grow in faith, live according to God's Word, serve others, and boldly share the message of Jesus Christ.
The Experience of Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Pentecostals believe in the experience known as "baptism in the Holy Spirit," which is distinct from salvation and is often accompanied by speaking in tongues (glossolalia).
- **Acts 2:38-39 (NIV)**: "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.'"
Soli Deo Gloria
Isaiah 42:8 (NIV)
"I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols."
Psalm 115:1 (NIV)
"Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness."
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
Sola Fide
“faith alone”: We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV):
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast."
Romans 3:28 (NIV):
"For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law."
Romans 5:1 (NIV):
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Sola Gratia
“grace alone”: We are saved by the grace of God alone.
Titus 3:4-7 (NIV):
"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."
Solus Christus
“Christ alone”: Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
Acts 4:12 (NIV):
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
Timothy 2:5 (NIV):
"For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus."
John 14:6 (NIV):
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Living Out Our Faith
At Eglise De Dieu De La Grâce, our faith is more than a belief—it is a way of life. We are committed to creating a welcoming and Christ-centered community where people can encounter God, grow spiritually, and discover their purpose.
Through worship, prayer, biblical teaching, fellowship, and service, we seek to reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ in everything we do. We believe that every believer has a unique role to play in building the Church and reaching others with the hope of the Gospel.
