The story of the city

We believe the Bible, both the Old and the New Testaments is inspired and empowered by God, infallibe, is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness.(2 Timothy 3:16-17). We believe that the Biblical Scriptures do not simply contain the Word of God but are the Words of God that inherently possess His life and authority and bring faith, revelation, healing, to those who choose to receive (Matthew 4:4; Matthew 22:31; Romans 1:17; Romans 15:4;2 Corinthians 4:13; Hebrews 10:7; Proverbs 4:20-22).

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — the Architect and Builder of the city whose foundations cannot be shaken. (1 John 5:7).

We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man: born of a virgin, sinless in life, crucified for our sins, bodily risen, ascended, and coming again. He is the King of the city.(1 Corinthians 1:30-31).

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers every believer — convicting, comforting, gifting and sending us as light into the world.( 1Corinthians 12:7).

We believe salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone — not earned by works, but received as a gift, and evidenced by a changed life. (Ephesians 2:8-9).

We believe that Church is the true Church is comprised of all born-again believers who have received salvation through Jesus Christ regardless of denomination affiliation (Ephesians 1:22-23).

We believe in the baptism of the holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in Tongues. (Mark 15:15-19).

We believe every believer is sent. The city does not exist for itself: we make disciples in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and to the ends of the earth.

We believe Christ will return, the dead will be raised, and God will dwell with His people in the city whose lamp is the Lamb. We live now in the light of then.