Statement
of
beliefs
Above all, the focus and goal of Aggies For Christ is to glorify, honor, and serve our mighty God and lift His name up at Texas A&M University, Blinn, and around the world.
God
We believe God is the One, True, Eternal Creator of the universe. God is beyond complete human comprehension — glorious, deserving of all worship, and the very essence of Love. Scripture reveals that the fullest expression of God is Jesus Christ, who demonstrated His perfect love by rescuing us even though we do not deserve it. (Genesis 1, John 1, Matthew 3:17, Colossians 3:15, 1 John 4:16)
Jesus
We believe Jesus is the Son of God, that He came to earth as man, died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, and was raised from the dead. As conqueror of death, His love for humankind is unequaled. Through Him and only through Him we have eternal life. (Genesis 1, John 1, Matthew 3:17, Colossians 3:15, 1 John 4:16)
Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is co-equal with God the Father and God the Son, sent by God to live within the hearts of disciples of Jesus as counselor, guide, and advocate. The Holy Spirit empowers us with gifts evidenced by love, peace, and kindness so that we may be fully equipped for service. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 8:1-27, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Galatians 5:22-23)
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and complete Word of God. It reveals the nature of God, points the way to Jesus, and has the power to transform lives. We study it often and intentionally so that we may be formed more fully into the image of Jesus. (Psalm 19, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21)
The Church
We believe the church is made up of people who believe in and follow Jesus. The church is not a building — it is a grace-filled community of people from different ethnic, social, political, and economic backgrounds, all united under the cross of Christ. More than anything else we love talking about and modeling our lives after Jesus. (Matthew 16:18, Acts 4:32-34, Ephesians 2:8, 3:10-11, Hebrews 12:18-24)
Salvation
We acknowledge that as long as we live in the flesh, we are prone to satisfy our own sinful desires and cannot save ourselves. When Jesus died on the cross, He paid the price for our sins through His perfect sacrifice. Trusting and believing in Jesus as Son of God saves us by His amazing grace. (Genesis 8:21, Romans 3:23-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:14)
Baptism
When we turn our hearts toward Jesus and accept His free gift of salvation, our baptism demonstrates our decision to die to self, be forgiven of our sins, become new creations, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Baptism unites us with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Matthew 3:13-16, Acts 2:38, 8:36-38, 22:16, Romans 6:2-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17)
What We Believe About Relationships
Every person is made in the image of God. As followers of Jesus, we are called to honor God and one another in all relationships. Marriage is one man and one woman in an exclusive covenant relationship for life. Sexual intimacy is a sacred gift from God, intended to be celebrated only within marriage. Unborn children are precious to God. (Genesis 1:26, Mark 12:30-31, Mark 10:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 7:2-5, Hebrews 13:4, Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 1:5)
Community
No matter where you are from or where you have been, the desire of our heart is to love and serve as Jesus loved and served. We were broken, but by God's grace, we are forgiven and we invite you to join us on the journey. You are always welcome at Aggies For Christ. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 12:9-10)