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The Light of The World Church

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Address1206 North Laurel Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Websitehttps://lldmphoenix.org/

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Phoenix33.4604° N, 112.0928° WOpen map →
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Beliefs on file147 positions
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Showing 41 of 147 positions across 11 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.

God & the Trinity10 positions
  • Classical Theism PackageStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithGod is best described as the simple, immutable, impassible, timeless, pure-act being of classical theism.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
  • God Immaterial SpiritStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithGod is an immaterial spirit, without a physical body of any kind.Estimated, not verified
  • God Is Love EssentiallyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithLove is essential to who God is in himself, grounded in the eternal love among the persons of the Trinity, not merely something God does toward creatures.Estimated, not verified
Christ13 positions
  • Bodily Resurrection Same BodyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithJesus rose bodily in the same (transformed) body that was crucified.Estimated, not verified
  • Christ Retains Humanity ForeverStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Son remains permanently incarnate: he retains a glorified human nature forever.Estimated, not verified
  • Christ Was SinlessStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithJesus committed no sin during his life.Estimated, not verified
  • Faith In Christ Alone RequiredStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithRight relationship with God comes specifically through Jesus Christ and not through any other name/mediator.Estimated, not verified
Salvation20 positions
  • Assurance Of Salvation PossibleNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithA believer can have a settled present assurance that they are saved.Estimated, not verified
  • Baptism Necessary For SalvationNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithWater baptism is ordinarily necessary for salvation; one is not normally saved apart from it.Estimated, not verified
  • Baptism RegeneratesNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithBaptism itself effects regeneration / the washing away of sin, conferring saving grace through the act.Estimated, not verified
  • Election Is UnconditionalNo firm positionFrom their statement of faithGod's choice of whom to save rests solely on his own will/good pleasure, not conditioned on any foreseen faith, merit, or response in the person.Estimated, not verified
The Church8 positions
  • Church Is ApostolicStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is apostolic: it must stand in genuine continuity with the apostles' teaching and mission.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 Divinely InstitutedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is a divine institution founded by Christ, not merely a voluntary human association of like-minded believers.Estimated, not verified
  • Church Is Essentially VisibleStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church is essentially a single concrete, visible communion; "invisible church" is a misleading abstraction.Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy6 positions
  • First Day Lords Day WorshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe first day of the week (Sunday) is the proper day for Christian corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
  • Singing Is Required ElementStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
  • Weekly CommunionStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.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
Scripture11 positions
  • Authority Sola ScripturaStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithScripture is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the Church.Estimated, not verified
  • Canon Protestant 66Strongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe canon of Scripture consists of exactly the 66 books of the Protestant Bible.Estimated, not verified
  • Herm Scripture Interprets ScriptureStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithObscure passages of Scripture should be interpreted in light of clearer passages ("the analogy of Scripture").Estimated, not verified
  • Inspiration Extends To WordsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithInspiration extends to the actual words of the original text, not only to the general ideas or concepts.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science7 positions
  • Biblical Miracles Actually HappenedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe miracles recorded in Scripture (e.g., the parting of the sea, Jesus' healings, walking on water) actually occurred as described.Estimated, not verified
  • Creation Ongoing ProvidenceStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithGod continually sustains the universe in being; creation is not merely a past event but an ongoing dependence on God.Estimated, not verified
  • God Sole CreatorStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe one triune God is the sole creator of everything that exists, including all spiritual and material reality.Estimated, not verified
  • Miracles Possible In PrincipleStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithGod can and does act in the world in ways that supersede or suspend ordinary natural causes (genuine miracles are possible).Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics6 positions
  • Image Of God Grounds LifeStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithHuman life possesses a special, inviolable dignity because human beings are made in the image of God.Estimated, not verified
  • Intentional Killing Innocent Always WrongStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe direct, intentional killing of an innocent human being is always gravely wrong, with no exceptions.Estimated, not verified
  • Lethal Force Ever JustifiedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithTaking human life can be morally justified in some circumstances (just war, defense of the innocent, lawful execution).Estimated, not verified
  • Life Belongs To God StewardshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithHuman life is a gift over which we are stewards, not owners; we may not dispose of it (our own or another's) at will.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage59 positions
  • Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
  • Affirming Churches Should Be DisciplinedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithChurches or clergy that bless same-sex unions should face formal discipline or removal from the wider body.Estimated, not verified
  • Artificial Contraception Is WrongStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithArtificial contraception (barrier, hormonal, sterilization) is intrinsically morally wrong.Estimated, not verified
  • Celibacy Is A Higher CallingStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithConsecrated celibacy/virginity is a higher or more excellent state than marriage.Estimated, not verified
Society & politics6 positions
  • 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
  • Civil Government Ordained By GodStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithCivil government is divinely instituted, and obedience to lawful authority is a Christian duty (Romans 13).Estimated, not verified
  • Common Good Is A Governing AimStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithPolitical life should be ordered toward a shared "common good" that the state has positive responsibility to promote, not merely the protection of individual rights.Estimated, not verified
  • Nations Have Right To Control BordersStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithA nation has a legitimate, God-permitted right to regulate its borders and limit immigration for the sake of order and the common good.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints1 position
  • Virginal Conception Of JesusStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithJesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit while Mary was a virgin, without a human father.Estimated, not verified

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