What We Believe

The core beliefs of The Rise HTX are founded on the timeless truths of the Bible. All our teaching, ministry, and outreach are deeply rooted in and flow from these essential biblical doctrines, which serve as the foundation of our faith and practice.

There is one eternal God, existing in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—each fully and equally God, yet one in essence and nature (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). He is the Creator of all things, both visible and invisible, and sustains all creation by His sovereign power (Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16-17).
God is infinitely perfect in all His attributes: love (1 John 4:8), power (Jeremiah 32:17), holiness (Isaiah 6:3), goodness (Psalm 34:8), knowledge (Psalm 147:5), wisdom (Romans 11:33), justice (Deuteronomy 32:4), and mercy (Lamentations 3:22-23). He is unchanging, remaining the same yesterday, today, and forever (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8). As such, He alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise (Revelation 4:11).

God has revealed Himself to humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, fully God and fully man (Colossians 1:15; John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3). Through Jesus, we see the fullness of God’s character, His love, grace, and truth (John 14:9; John 1:18).
Additionally, God has made Himself known through the Holy Scriptures, which are God-breathed and serve as His inspired and authoritative Word, equipping us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:105).
Lastly, God reveals His eternal power and divine nature through all of creation, leaving humanity without excuse to deny His existence (Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1-2). Through these revelations, we come to know, worship, and glorify the one true God.

Humans, both male and female, were uniquely created in the image of God, reflecting His nature and attributes, and designed for His glory (Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 43:7). As image-bearers, humanity was given dignity, value, and purpose, called to live in fellowship with God and one another.
The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and placed in the Garden of Eden, entrusted as stewards and caretakers over all of God’s creation (Genesis 2:15; Psalm 8:6-8). They were designed to work, cultivate, and rule the earth under God's authority, glorifying Him in their obedience and stewardship (Genesis 1:28-31). This original design reflects God’s perfect plan for humanity to live in harmony with Him and His creation.

When Adam and Eve chose to disobey God by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they rebelled against His command and forfeited their original design as perfect reflections of His image (Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:6). This act of sin introduced corruption and distortion into their nature, as they became broken reflections of God’s holiness and righteousness (Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23).
Their disobedience severed their fellowship with God, resulting in spiritual death and separation from Him (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 6:23). This fall not only affected humanity but also fractured all of creation, subjecting it to futility and decay (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 8:20-22). From that moment, sin and brokenness have pervaded the world, leaving humanity in desperate need of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ came to reconcile humanity to God, bridging the gap caused by sin and restoring our broken relationship with Him (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Living a life without sin, Jesus fulfilled the law perfectly (Hebrews 4:15) and willingly offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice on the cross, bearing the penalty for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24).
On the third day, God raised Jesus from the dead, defeating sin and death and securing victory for all who believe in Him (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 4:25). By His grace, God now offers eternal life as a free gift to those who place their faith in Christ, surrendering to Him as Lord and Savior (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9-10). Salvation is found in Christ alone, for there is no other name under heaven given to humanity by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

The Church is the visible body of Christ on earth, called to embody His presence and reflect His love and truth to the world (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:22-23). As His redeemed people, the Church is commissioned to glorify God in all it does, living as a testimony to His grace, holiness, and power (1 Peter 2:9-10; Matthew 5:16).
The Church is also sent into the world to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples of all nations and teaching them to obey everything He has commanded (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). By sharing the good news of salvation, serving in love, and standing as a light in the darkness, the Church fulfills its mission to bring glory to God and advance His kingdom on earth.

Jesus Christ rose from the grave, defeating sin and death, proving He is the Son of God, and guaranteeing eternal life to all who believe (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:4). Through His resurrection and ascension, He also ensures the gift of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within believers as a seal of redemption and a guarantee of our eternal inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22).
The Holy Spirit empowers us to live holy lives, equips us to proclaim the gospel, and transforms us into the image of Christ (Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22-23). As we await Christ’s return to judge the living and the dead and establish God’s eternal kingdom, the Spirit sustains our hope and strengthens our faith to live boldly for His glory (Romans 8:11; Titus 2:13).