What we believe.

Seeking to follow the Word of God.

Borden Church of Christ is a Restoration Movement church. We look to the Bible as our source of authority for faith and practice, seeking to speak where Scripture speaks and be silent where it is silent.

These nine statements summarize the beliefs of Borden Church of Christ.

1. We believe the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God.
   2 Timothy 3:16
2. We believe God created the universe and everything in it.
   Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:20
3. We believe Jesus is the Son of God, became fully human, lived without sin, died on the cross, and rose from the dead on the third day.
   Matthew 28:6; Colossians 2:9
4. We believe all people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
   Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23
5. We believe Jesus took the penalty for human sin through His death on the cross.
   Romans 5:8
6. We believe eternal life is available to all through faith in Jesus Christ.
   John 3:16
7. We believe the path to salvation includes faith, repentance, confession, and baptism.
   John 3:16; Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9
8. We believe the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to believers in Jesus Christ.
   1 Corinthians 6:19
9. We believe Jesus Christ will return and take believers to heaven.
   1 Thessalonians 4:16