What We Believe

The First Church of God is part of a fellowship of believers whose general offices are located in Anderson, Indiana

We believe


  • In the absolute authority of the Bible.
  • in one God, eternally existent in three persons, the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.
  • in the full humanity and the full divinity of Jesus Christ.
  • that faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is essential for the salvation of the human soul.
  • in the present and personal ministry of the Holy Spirit, purifying and enabling Christians to live holy lives.
  • all people have sinned.
  • God created man in His own image to reflect His glory.
  • that the Church is the body of Christ made up of all who trust in and obey Him.
  • that the Church's purpose is to worship God, reach those without Christ, and nurture believers.
  • in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in the resurrection of all who believe in Him to life eternal.
  • In Jesus Christ's personal return in power and glory.