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The Light of The World Church
Phoenix: a neutral profile of what this congregation describes about its beliefs.
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Address1206 North Laurel Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007
Websitehttps://lldmphoenix.org/
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Beliefs on file163 positions
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Showing 35 of 163 positions across 14 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.
God & the Trinity11 positions
- Classical Theism PackageStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithGod is best described as the simple, immutable, impassible, timeless, pure-act being of classical theism.Estimated, not verified
- God ExistsStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithGod is an immaterial spirit, without a physical body of any kind.Estimated, not verified
Christ14 positions
- Bodily Resurrection Same BodyStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithJesus rose bodily in the same (transformed) body that was crucified.Estimated, not verified
- Christ Retains Humanity ForeverStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithThe Son remains permanently incarnate: he retains a glorified human nature forever.Estimated, not verified
- Christ Was SinlessStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithJesus committed no sin during his life.Estimated, not verified
Salvation21 positions
- Assurance Of Salvation PossibleNo firm positionEstimated from their statement of faithA believer can have a settled present assurance that they are saved.Estimated, not verified
- Atonement Is Unlimited UniversalStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithChrist died for all people without exception, making salvation available to everyone (unlimited/general atonement).Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Necessary For SalvationNo firm positionEstimated from their statement of faithWater baptism is ordinarily necessary for salvation; one is not normally saved apart from it.Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit1 position
- Office Of Apostle Prophet RestoredStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithThe governing offices of apostle and prophet have been restored and should lead the church today.Estimated, not verified
The Church12 positions
- Church Is ApostolicStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from 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
Worship & liturgy6 positions
- First Day Lords Day WorshipStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly CommunionStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.Estimated, not verified
Scripture11 positions
- Authority Sola ScripturaStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithScripture is the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the Church.Estimated, not verified
- Canon Protestant 66Strongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithThe canon of Scripture consists of exactly the 66 books of the Protestant Bible.Estimated, not verified
- Herm Scripture Interprets ScriptureStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithObscure passages of Scripture should be interpreted in light of clearer passages ("the analogy of Scripture").Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science8 positions
- Biblical Miracles Actually HappenedStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from 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
- Deism No Special RevelationStrongly rejectsEstimated from their statement of faithGod created the world and established its laws but does not intervene with miracles or verbal revelation; he is known through reason and nature alone.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics6 positions
- Image Of God Grounds LifeStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithTaking human life can be morally justified in some circumstances (just war, defense of the innocent, lawful execution).Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage59 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithArtificial contraception (barrier, hormonal, sterilization) is intrinsically morally wrong.Estimated, not verified
Society & politics10 positions
- Christians Should Vote And Engage CivicallyStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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 affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithCivil government is divinely instituted, and obedience to lawful authority is a Christian duty (Romans 13).Estimated, not verified
- Civil Religion Blends Faith And NationStrongly affirmsEstimated from their statement of faithPatriotism and Christian devotion properly reinforce one another, and love of country is part of Christian duty.Estimated, not verified
Humanity2 positions
- Will Hard DeterminismStrongly rejectsEstimated from their statement of faithAll human choices are determined, and this rules out the kind of free will that would ground genuine moral responsibility.Estimated, not verified
- Will LibertarianAffirmsEstimated from their statement of faithHuman beings possess libertarian free will: a genuine ability to choose otherwise that is not determined by prior causes or by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant, law & Israel1 position
- Grace Frees From All Law KeepingStrongly rejectsEstimated from their statement of faithBecause salvation is entirely by grace, the Christian is under no law and obedience to commands plays no necessary role in the believer's life.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints1 position
- Virginal Conception Of JesusStrongly affirmsEstimated from 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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