Our beliefs
Naomi’s Circle Statement of Faith
The following beliefs represent the views and Biblical understanding held by the collective Naomi’s Circle leadership. These truths are the foundation of our ministry. We realize that our members come from a variety of denominations and backgrounds, thus we feel that it is important to make our positions clear on these issues. We desire unity by focusing on our common core beliefs rather than the denominational barriers that can arise over some theological issues. Some beliefs are truths regarding God Himself and His gift of salvation to us. Others, while not directly related to salvation, are issues that we feel have Scriptural foundation and directly relate to the needs of those we minister to through Naomi’s Circle.
Foundational Issues For Salvation
We believe:
Adapted with permission from “HP Statement of Faith”, Hannah’s Prayer Ministries, 2006 (www.hannah.org)
The following beliefs represent the views and Biblical understanding held by the collective Naomi’s Circle leadership. These truths are the foundation of our ministry. We realize that our members come from a variety of denominations and backgrounds, thus we feel that it is important to make our positions clear on these issues. We desire unity by focusing on our common core beliefs rather than the denominational barriers that can arise over some theological issues. Some beliefs are truths regarding God Himself and His gift of salvation to us. Others, while not directly related to salvation, are issues that we feel have Scriptural foundation and directly relate to the needs of those we minister to through Naomi’s Circle.
Foundational Issues For Salvation
We believe:
- That the 66 books of the Bible, in their entirety, are the only inspired, infallible, supreme and final Word of God and authority in faith and life. (Catholics are welcome at Naomi’s Circle Ministries. We recognize that the Roman Catholic Church includes the Apocrypha in its Canon. We ask that in matters of discussion and encouragement within Naomi‘s Circle, all uses of Holy Scripture be confined to the 66 books held in common.) (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21)
- That there is only one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1-2)
- In the deity of Jesus Christ who is both totally God and totally man. (I John 1:1-3)
- That Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and willingly offered His own life as payment for our sins by death on the cross. (Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:14; Romans 8:3-4; I Peter 2:24)
- That Jesus bodily arose from and conquered death, and ascended into Heaven where He now mediates for us as High Priest at the right hand of the Father. (Luke 24:6-7; I Corinthians 15:55-57; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 4:15-16; Hebrews 7:24-28)
- That Jesus will physically return to earth in power and glory some day. (Titus 2:13)
- In the bodily resurrection of the saved to eternal life and blessing, and in the resurrection of the lost to everlasting, conscious torment and punishment. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; John 14:1-4; Revelation 22:1-5; Matthew 13:40-43; Revelation 20:15)
- That all have sinned and earned eternal death, but by the grace of God, all who place their personal faith in Jesus Christ have eternal life. (Romans 3:22-26; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 10:27-29)
- That the Holy Spirit indwells, instructs, empowers, encourages, convicts, and guides all who have believed on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. (John 3:3-8; Acts 1:8; John 14:16-21, 26; I Corinthians 2:12; Romans 8:14)
Issues Not Foundational For Salvation, Yet Important To This Ministry
We also believe: - That man was created in the image of God; thus every human life, from the moment the DNA lines up creating an unique individual (in standard conception this happens when a sperm penetrates an egg), is of inestimable value and has a purpose planned by God. We stand unashamedly on the belief that God is "pro-life"; thus we are "pro-life" as well and believe in the sanctity of human life regardless of the method of conception (Genesis 1:27-28; Luke 1:39-44; Psalm 127:3-5; Jeremiah 1:5).
- That God's grace extends to cover the lives of children who die before, at, or shortly after birth, and these children are issued directly into Heaven at the time of death. (Matthew 18:3-5, 10; II Samuel 12:23; Genesis 18:23-25; Psalm 22:9-10; Psalm 71:6)
- That since God first created us "in His image," then the desire to procreate biological children (in our own image) is God given. (Genesis 1:27-28)
- That God deeply cares about the pain that those dealing with infertility (which often accompanies pregnancy loss) face and lovingly gives us many examples of barren couples throughout the Bible so that we might know just how much our pain matters to Him. (Luke 8:43-48; Genesis 16:1; Genesis 25:21; Genesis 30:1; Judges 13:2-3; I Samuel 1:1-2:11; Proverbs 30:15-16; II Kings 4:14-17; Luke 1:5-7)
- That God experientially knows the pain of grieving parents because He watched His only Son die the most painful death. (II Kings 4:18-37, Job 1:18-22; Jeremiah 31:15; Psalm 116:1-5; II Samuel 12:16-18; Romans 8:32)
- That human adoption is a beautiful picture of God's adoptive love for us. (Ephesians 1:4-6; Galatians 3:26-4:7; Romans 8:15-17)
Adapted with permission from “HP Statement of Faith”, Hannah’s Prayer Ministries, 2006 (www.hannah.org)