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Soldiers Of The Cross

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Address1860 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ, 85201

Websitehttps://holycrossmesa.org/

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Mesa33.4493° N, 111.8402° WOpen map →
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Beliefs on file61 positions
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God & the Trinity3 positions
  • 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
  • One God NumericallyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThere is exactly one God, numerically a single divine being.Estimated, not verified
  • Trinity Three PersonsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe one God exists eternally as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.Estimated, not verified
Salvation4 positions
  • Baptism RegeneratesStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism itself effects regeneration / the washing away of sin, conferring saving grace through the act.Estimated, not verified
  • Eucharist Conveys GraceStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Lord's Supper / Eucharist conveys real saving or sustaining grace to the worthy recipient, not merely a memorial.Estimated, not verified
  • Infant Baptism ProperStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithIt is right to baptize the infants/children of believers (or of the faithful community).Estimated, not verified
  • Sacraments Are Means Of GraceStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithGod ordinarily dispenses saving grace through material sacraments/mysteries as effective channels.Estimated, not verified
The Church25 positions
  • Apostolic Succession Required For Valid MinistryStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithA minister's ordination is only VALID if conferred by a bishop standing in apostolic succession.Estimated, not verified
  • Baptism Is The Entry Into The ChurchStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism is the rite of entry/incorporation into the visible church.Estimated, not verified
  • Bishop Of Rome Has Universal PrimacyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe bishop of Rome (the pope) holds a divinely instituted primacy of jurisdiction over the whole church.Estimated, not verified
  • Children Of Believers Are Church MembersStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe baptized children of believers are already members of the visible church/covenant community, not outsiders awaiting conversion.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances10 positions
  • Anointing Sick Is A SacramentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAnointing of the sick with oil is a sacrament conveying grace, healing, and forgiveness to the seriously ill.Estimated, not verified
  • Confirmation Is A SacramentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithConfirmation (chrismation) is a distinct sacrament that completes baptismal initiation and imparts the Holy Spirit.Estimated, not verified
  • Eucharist Central To WorshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Eucharist/Supper should be the central act of every Lord's Day worship service.Estimated, not verified
  • Holy Orders Is A SacramentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithOrdination (holy orders) is a sacrament that confers grace and a permanent character for ministry.Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy19 positions
  • Altar Oriented ArchitectureStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe worship space should be ordered around an altar/holy table as its visual and theological focus.Estimated, not verified
  • Candles And Lamps In WorshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithLiturgical candles and lamps are a proper part of the worship setting.Estimated, not verified
  • Clergy Wear VestmentsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithClergy should wear distinctive liturgical vestments (alb, chasuble, stole, etc.) when leading worship.Estimated, not verified
  • Eucharist Is The CenterStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Eucharist/Lord's Supper is the central act and climax of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified

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