What we believe
Gospel Church Munich is a Christian free church that bases its faith on the Good News (the Gospel) of Jesus Christ.
We believe that God’s grace through Jesus Christ is our only hope for salvation and new life. That is why the focus of our faith is not on what we can do, but on what God has done for us.
Our faith is based on the central truths that were rediscovered during the Reformation:
Grace alone. Faith alone. The Bible alone. Christ alone. For the glory of God alone.
On this foundation, we seek to build up the church and share the hope and joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We believe in...
... God
We believe in the one true, living, and eternal God, who exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
God is perfect in His love and holiness. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. To Him alone belong honor and worship.
... Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God—fully God and fully human.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus lived a life completely free from sin, died on the cross, rose bodily from the dead, and today sits at the right hand of God.
As our High Priest and Advocate, He intercedes on our behalf.
... the Power of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit transforms every person who receives forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.
He reveals God’s truth to us, transforms our character, and empowers us to live a life that honors God.
Through Him, we are equipped to make God’s love and greatness visible in this world.
... Jesus’ Victory on the Cross
We believe that Jesus bore our guilt on the cross and took upon himself God’s judgment for sin.
Through his death and resurrection, he opened the way to God, conquered death, and granted eternal life to all who believe in him.
... the Church of Jesus
We believe that all people who believe in Jesus Christ and confess Him as Lord are part of the worldwide Church of Jesus.
This Church is made visible through local churches and communities that proclaim the Gospel.
Jesus Christ is the Head of His Church and gave Himself up for it out of love.
... The Bible
We believe that everything written in the Bible is inspired by God’s Spirit, and the benefits of Scripture are correspondingly great: It teaches the truth, exposes sin, sets us on the right path, and trains us to live according to God’s will.
In this way, we become mature Christians and, as servants of God, are able to do good in every way.
... Human Sinfulness
We believe that every person was created by God but is separated from Him because of sin.
Ever since the Fall, all people have lived under the power of sin and cannot save themselves.
Only through God’s salvation in Jesus Christ can we receive forgiveness, reconciliation, and new life.
... The Kingdom of God
We believe that God’s kingdom began through Jesus Christ and will one day be fully established.
As people who belong to this kingdom, we are called to love God, serve our fellow human beings, and make God’s love visible in this world.
... God’s Judgment and the Renewal of Creation
We believe in the resurrection of all people and in God’s righteous judgment.
Those who reject Jesus Christ remain separated from God. Those who confess their sins and accept Jesus as Savior and Lord receive forgiveness and eternal life.
God will renew His creation and allow His people to live in His presence forever.
Baptism
We are convinced that baptism is an issue that has unnecessarily divided Christians. The Bible clearly states that no one is saved through baptism alone.
We believe that everyone who comes to faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized. Children of at least one believing parent should be baptized, as this solemnly welcomes them into the visible church and into the covenant community with God.
We hereby follow the example of the baptisms of m
Prayer
Jesus calls on us to pray without ceasing and to trust that nothing is impossible with God. Prayer and the proclamation of the Gospel play a central role in building the Kingdom of God in this world.
The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper reminds us of Jesus’ death in our place, strengthens our faith, and is an expression of the fellowship of all who belong to him.
The bread and wine do not change their substance but symbolically point to the body and blood of Jesus. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper in joyful anticipation of Jesus’ return one day.