Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Shanah City based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
God
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Speaking, Praying & Interpretation of Tongues
We believe in speaking in tongues and the interpretation of tongues because the Bible clearly teaches that these are gifts of the Holy Spirit given to believers. Jesus foretold that His followers would speak in new tongues (Mark 16:17), and this was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2), when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to speak in languages they had never learned. The Apostle Paul affirmed these gifts in 1 Corinthians 12–14, explaining that tongues and interpretation are for the edification of the church and personal spiritual growth.
We believe in speaking in tongues and the interpretation of tongues because the Bible clearly teaches that these are gifts of the Holy Spirit given to believers. Jesus foretold that His followers would speak in new tongues (Mark 16:17), and this was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2), when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to speak in languages they had never learned. The Apostle Paul affirmed these gifts in 1 Corinthians 12–14, explaining that tongues and interpretation are for the edification of the church and personal spiritual growth.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ressurection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.