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Paradise Valley Christian Church

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God & the Trinity10 positions

Divine Goodness Grounds MoralityStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithMoral goodness is ultimately grounded in God's own nature, so the good is not independent of God nor merely arbitrary divine command.Estimated, not verified
Eternal Generation SonStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Son is eternally begotten of the Father: a timeless, necessary relation, not an event in time.Estimated, not verified
Eternal Relations Of OriginStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe persons are distinguished only by their eternal relations of origin (the Father unbegotten, the Son begotten, the Spirit proceeding), not by any difference in nature.Estimated, not verified
God ExistsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithA personal God who is the creator and sustainer of all things truly exists, independent of human belief.Estimated, not verified

The Holy Spirit13 positions

Spirit Active In Social LiberationStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Spirit's primary present work includes empowering movements of social justice and liberation in history.Estimated, not verified
Spirit Effects RegenerationStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe new birth (regeneration) is a work the Holy Spirit accomplishes in the believer.Estimated, not verified
Spirit Empowers All Believers PriesthoodStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Spirit gifts and empowers every believer for ministry (priesthood of all believers), not a clerical class alone.Estimated, not verified
Spirit Eternal And UncreatedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Holy Spirit is eternal, without beginning, and shares the one uncreated divine nature.Estimated, not verified

The Church8 positions

Church Is Body Of ChristStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is the mystical Body of Christ, organically united to him as its head.Estimated, not verified
Church Is Catholic UniversalStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is catholic (universal): the whole company of Christ's people across all times and places, not confined to one nation, culture, or congregation.Estimated, not verified
Church Is OneStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe true church is essentially ONE (a single body) despite outward divisions.Estimated, not verified
Church Should Be Separate From The StateStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church should be institutionally separate from the civil government: no established or state church.Estimated, not verified

Worship & liturgy5 positions

Contemporary Worship Music EmbracedAffirmsFrom their statement of faithContemporary worship music (CCM, praise-and-worship bands, modern choruses) is fitting and desirable for the gathered church.Estimated, not verified
Instruments PermittedAffirmsFrom their statement of faithMusical instruments (organ, piano, guitars, drums, etc.) are a legitimate aid to congregational worship.Estimated, not verified
Worship Form IndifferentAffirmsFrom their statement of faithThe outward form and style of worship is largely a matter of indifference (adiaphora) to be decided by culture, pastoral wisdom, or preference.Estimated, not verified
Worship Is EvangelisticAffirmsFrom their statement of faithA primary purpose of the worship service is evangelism and calling outsiders to conversion.Estimated, not verified

Scripture14 positions

Authority Prima ScripturaNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithScripture is the primary authority, but tradition and reason serve as genuine, subordinate authorities under it.Estimated, not verified
Authority Sola ScripturaNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithScripture is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the Church.Estimated, not verified
Canon Closed CompleteNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe canon of Scripture is permanently closed; no new books can be added.Estimated, not verified
Canon Protestant 66No firm positionFrom their statement of faithThe canon of Scripture consists of exactly the 66 books of the Protestant Bible.Estimated, not verified

Sexuality & marriage6 positions

Church Should Bless Same Sex UnionsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church should liturgically bless and solemnize same-sex unions.Estimated, not verified
Gender Of Partners Irrelevant To EthicsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe sex/gender of one's partner is morally irrelevant; the same covenantal standards apply to same-sex and opposite-sex relationships alike.Estimated, not verified
Same Sex Acts Always SinfulStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithSexual acts between two people of the same sex are always morally wrong.Estimated, not verified
Same Sex Attracted Welcome In MembershipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithPeople in same-sex relationships should be welcomed into full church membership without requiring they end the relationship.Estimated, not verified

Society & politics12 positions

Christians Should Seek Public OfficeStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithIt is fitting for Christians to seek and hold civil office in order to govern justly.Estimated, not verified
Christians Should Vote And Engage CivicallyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithActive civic participation (voting, advocacy, holding office) is a positive Christian duty in a free society.Estimated, not verified
Church Must Pursue Racial Justice StructurallyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAddressing systemic and structural racial injustice (not only individual prejudice) is a necessary part of the church's mission.Estimated, not verified
Church Should Pursue Structural JusticeStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is called to confront and change unjust social structures (economic, racial, political), not only to convert and disciple individuals.Estimated, not verified

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