What We Believe
At Vertical Church of God, our beliefs are rooted in the Bible and centered on the good news of Jesus Christ. We are part of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), a global Pentecostal movement committed to Spirit-filled living and biblical truth.
Our Core Beliefs
We Believe the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God and the foundation for our faith and life.
God
We believe in one God who exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again so that we may have eternal life.
Salvation
We believe salvation is a gift of God’s grace received through faith in Jesus Christ. Through repentance and faith, we are forgiven and made new.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live a Spirit-filled life and equips the church to continue the mission of Jesus.
The Church
We believe the church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, grow in faith, and share the love of Jesus with the world.
Our Pentecostal Heritage
Vertical Church of God is part of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), a global Pentecostal movement. We believe the Holy Spirit is active today, empowering believers to live Spirit-filled lives, grow in holiness, and continue the mission of Jesus.