basis OF FAITH
Crimson 22 Church Saffron Walden
Basis of Faith - June 2026
What We Believe
God
We believe there is one true God—the eternal King, Creator, and Redeemer of everything that exists. He is perfectly holy, just, loving, and trustworthy. God has revealed Himself as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Biblical References: Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 89:14; Psalm 145:13; Isaiah 6:3; Isaiah 44:6; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Titus 2:13–14; 1 John 4:8; Revelation 4:11.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is inspired by God and is the only trustworthy, authoritative foundation for our faith, beliefs, and way of life.
Biblical References: Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160; Matthew 24:35; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20–21.
Humanity and Sin
We believe every person was created in God’s image to know Him, enjoy Him, and reflect His goodness. However, humanity chose to reject God’s leadership and purpose. As a result, sin has entered the world, bringing brokenness, sickness, death, and separation from God. The effects of that brokenness are clearly evident throughout creation today.
Biblical References: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:15–17; Genesis 3:1–19; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 8:20–22; James 1:14–15.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God. Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, He came as God’s Anointed One to reveal the true nature of the Father, take away the sin of the world, and establish God’s Kingdom on earth. Jesus lived a sinless life, died on the cross taking upon Himself the penalty for our sins, was buried, rose again, ascended into heaven, and is alive today. He is fully God and fully human, and He continues to reign in the presence of the Father and through His people.
Biblical References: Isaiah 53:4–6; Matthew 1:18–23; Luke 1:34–35; John 1:1–18; John 14:9; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Colossians 1:15–20; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:24.
Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. Anyone can be restored to a relationship with God by turning to Him, placing their trust in Jesus, and receiving Him as Saviour and Lord. Through the Holy Spirit, we are convicted of sin, made new, declared righteous, transformed into Christ’s likeness, empowered for a supernatural life, and welcomed into God’s family as His sons and daughters.
Biblical References: John 1:12; John 3:3–8; John 16:8; Acts 3:19; Romans 5:1; Romans 8:14–17; Romans 10:9–10; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Galatians 4:4–7; Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:4–7.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit actively works in the lives of believers today. Through His presence within us, we are empowered to live holy lives, grow in Christlike character, and minister in the supernatural power of God. We believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as described in Acts 1:4–8 and Acts 2:4, is available to all believers and is God’s provision to equip them to be effective witnesses for Jesus.
Biblical References: John 14:16–17; Acts 1:4–8; Acts 2:1–4; Acts 4:31; Acts 10:44–48; Romans 8:11–14; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Galatians 5:22–25; Ephesians 5:18.
Freedom Through Christ
We believe that through Christ’s victory on the cross, believers can experience freedom from the power of sin and the works of the enemy, including deception, oppression, sickness, and torment.
Biblical References: Isaiah 53:4–5; Luke 4:18–19; John 8:36; Romans 6:6–14; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:14–15; James 4:7; 1 John 3:8. 9 June 2026
The Church
We believe the Church is made up of all people who place their faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus gave His Church the practices of baptism and communion as expressions of faith and obedience. The Church exists to love and worship her King, and to continue the Apostolic ministry of Jesus by proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God, serving others, making disciples, and overcoming all the works of the devil.
Biblical References: Matthew 16:18; Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15–18; Luke 22:19–20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:42–47; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 John 3:8.
The Return of Christ
We believe in the advancing Kingdom of God and in the visible return of Jesus Christ. He will come again to rule and reign, and His Church, His overcoming bride, will share in His victory.
Biblical References: Matthew 24:30–31; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Ephesians 5:25–27; Revelation 11:15; Revelation 19:11–16; Revelation 21:1–5; Revelation 22:20.
Eternity
We believe that heaven and hell are real places. There will be a future resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved. Those who belong to Christ will experience glorious eternal life with Him, while those who have rejected Him will face eternal death.
Biblical References: Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:31–46; John 3:16; John 5:28–29; John 14:1–3; Romans 6:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–10; Revelation 20:11–15; Revelation 21:1–4.