What We Believe

What we believe shapes who we are.

At First University, our faith begins with a God who loves us deeply and desires a relationship with each of us. Through His Word, we discover who He is, who we are, and the hope He offers to the world.

Our beliefs are rooted in Scripture and expressed through six broad categories. Together, they tell a story of creation, relationship, redemption, community, faithful living, and the promise that God will one day make all things new.

Explore the six categories below to discover the biblical foundation of our faith and the beliefs that guide our life and mission as a church.

Who God is, what He has revealed about Himself, and how we can know and relate to Him. This includes the Bible, the Trinity, the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

How God created humanity, what happened when sin entered the world, and what it means to be created in God's image.

The story of the conflict between good and evil, Christ's life, death, and resurrection, and how we experience salvation and grow in our relationship with Him.

Who the church is, why it exists, and how believers are called to worship, serve, grow together, and share the gospel with the world.

How our relationship with Christ shapes the way we live each day, including our gifts, worship, Sabbath, stewardship, relationships, health, and Christian conduct.

What the Bible teaches about Christ's ministry in heaven, His return, the resurrection, the end of sin, and God's ultimate restoration of humanity and the earth.