The Crossing accepts the Bible as God’s Word, our standard guide. His Word is divinely inspired and without error (Hebrews 4:12, II Peter 1:20-21). We do not pretend to completely comprehend all truth, but with God’s grace we are striving to apply what we have learned while we continue to study and grow (II Timothy 2:15, 3:14-17).

Jesus Christ was God in the flesh (John 1:14, Philippians 2:4-11, I John 4:2); born of a virgin (Luke 1:26-35); the exact representation of God through His life and teaching (John 14:6-11). He lived sinlessly (Hebrews 4:15), died on a cross, became a sacrifice, taking our sins upon Himself (II Corinthians 5:14-18, 21). God raised Him to life three days later as Lord and Savior (John 20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8) and He now represents those that have accepted Him (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:24, 8:2) while He waits to come back to resurrect us (I Corinthians 15:42-58, I Thessalonians 4:13-18).

Mankind is born with a nature susceptible to sin (Romans 5:12-19, 7:17-18). As we grow up, that nature proves itself through our own disobedience (Romans 3:23, 5:8). Our sin separates us from God eternally (John 3:16-18) unless we come to God’s forgiveness through Jesus, according to His New Testament and Will. Salvation is a free gift of God’s love.

Although many tell of a variety of saving experiences, we teach salvation according to the accumulation of New Testament teachings and examples. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). Faith comes from hearing the full story of Christ; believing it, we call on the Lord, seeking Him (Hebrews 11:6). We confess Him as Lord, recognizing our sin (Romans 10:9-17). Faith in Him will lead us to turn from living for ourselves to living for Him (Acts 2:36-45, 3:19, 20:21). Baptism by immersion in water will complete our new birth (John 3:3-5, Acts 8:12, 36-38, 16:30-34, 22:14, 16, Romans 6:3-8, I Peter 3:20-22).

We grow up into His likeness as we continue to get to know Him (Philippians 3:7-14) We believe the Holy Spirit is sent into each believer’s life for support and giftedness in ministry (Ephesians 1:13-14). The church is the body of believers established to carry out His will on the earth (Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:11-16). Although independent and autonomous (non-denominational), we believe in a fellowship of all believers. We call ourselves “Christians” only, but we are not the only Christians.

Communion is offered to anyone wishing to participate. We encourage you to spend time remembering what Christ did for you on the cross. You may eat the bread and drink the juice as it is passed. Or if you prefer you may hold onto it and eat and drink it after you have spent some time in prayer.