We Believe
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God and the final standard for truth, doctrine, and daily living.
God’s Word is living, active, and fully sufficient to instruct, correct, equip, and transform the believer.
Scripture:
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
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We believe there is one true God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
He is Creator, Redeemer, Holy, Sovereign, and worthy of all worship, honor, and obedience.
Scripture:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” — Deuteronomy 6:4
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We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ—His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death through His shed blood, bodily resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father and the only Savior of the world.
Scripture:
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — John 1:1
“But He was wounded for our transgressions…” — Isaiah 53:5
“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.” — Matthew 28:6
“This same Jesus… will so come in like manner.” — Acts 1:11
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We believe salvation is found through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone, by grace through faith—not by works.
True salvation produces transformation, holiness, and a surrendered life led by the Spirit.
Scripture:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works.” — Ephesians 2:8–9
“Nor is there salvation in any other…” — Acts 4:12
“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart… you will be saved.” — Romans 10:9
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We believe in the full ministry, gifts, and power of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, indwells, sanctifies, empowers, and leads believers. We believe the gifts of the Spirit are active and necessary today for the edification of the Church, the work of ministry, and the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
Scripture:
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” — Acts 1:8
“To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” — 1 Corinthians 12:7
“Do not quench the Spirit.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:19
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We believe in the five-fold ministry as given by Christ for the equipping of the saints and the building of the Body of Christ.
We believe apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are gifts to the Church for maturity, unity, discipleship, and Kingdom advancement today.
Scripture:
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” — Ephesians 4:11–12
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We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, called to gather, disciple, equip, and mobilize believers to live beyond the walls of the building and carry the Gospel into the world.
Rise Beyond the Walls exists as an equipping ministry with a local body that gathers weekly, focused on strengthening believers and mobilizing the Church to walk in truth, power, and purpose.
Scripture:
“Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.” — 1 Corinthians 12:27
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” — Matthew 28:19
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” — John 13:35
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We believe that both men and women are created in the image of God, equal in value, dignity, responsibility, and purpose.
We believe God equips, calls, and anoints both men and women to lead, teach, disciple, preach, prophesy, shepherd, and fulfill any and all positions and assignments within the Church according to His calling and biblical truth.
Scripture:
“So God created man in His own image… male and female He created them.” — Genesis 1:27
“There is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” — Galatians 3:28
“Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…” — Joel 2:28
“Even on My menservants and on My maidservants…” — Acts 2:17–18
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We believe marriage is a covenant established by God between one man and one woman, and that our true identity is found first and foremost in Christ.
We believe biblical truth must remain the foundation for family, identity, and holy living.
Scripture:
“He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female’…” — Matthew 19:4–6
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost—those who are saved to eternal life and those who reject Christ to eternal separation from God.
Heaven and hell are real, and eternity is determined by our response to Jesus Christ.
Scripture:
“And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” — Matthew 25:46
“And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God…” — Revelation 20:12
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We believe Jesus Christ is coming again, and we are called to live ready, surrendered, holy, and faithful until that day.
We live with expectation, urgency, and hope as we prepare for His return.
Scripture:
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven…” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16
“Therefore you also be ready…” — Matthew 24:44