At Bethany Chapel Yorkdale, we adhere to the following truths derived from various portions of the Holy Bible.

The Bible
The Bible, consisting of both Old and New Testaments, is the revealed word of God. It was given by inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16) and written by men, as they were guided by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21). It is free of error in the original writings and is our sole authority on all matters of doctrine and conduct.

The Triune God
There is one living and true God, and that He exists in three co-equal Persons - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, having precisely the same nature, attributes and perfections. God the Father is the Creator and sovereign in creation and redemption, choosing and saving believers. Jesus Christ, the Son, is fully God and fully man, who secured redemption through His death and resurrection, and will return to establish His kingdom. The Holy Spirit is God, working in creation, salvation, and sanctification. He indwells believers, convicts the world of sin, glorifies Christ, and gives spiritual gifts and He guides believers into all truth.

The Mankind
The Bible teaches that man was created by God in His image (Genesis 1:26-27) with a unique capacity for relationship with Him. However, through Adam's disobedience, sin entered the world, and all people are now born with a sinful nature (Romans 5:12). As a result, man is spiritually separated from God and incapable of saving himself (Ephesians 2:1-3). Despite this, God offers salvation and restoration through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 5:18-19).

The Salvation
The Bible teaches that salvation is God’s gracious act of rescuing sinners from sin and its consequences. It is entirely by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by human effort or works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Jesus’ death on the cross paid the penalty for sin, and His resurrection secured victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Through repentance and faith in Christ, sinners are forgiven, justified, and made new (Acts 3:19; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17). Salvation brings eternal life and reconciliation with God (John 3:16; Romans 6:23)

The Church

The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers who worship God, teach His Word, and serve others (1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Matthew 28:19-20). It gathers for fellowship, prayer, and sacraments like baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Acts 2:42). Led by elders (Ephesians 4:11-12), the Church is a place of love, unity, and care (John 13:34-35) and is tasked with spreading the Gospel and preparing for Christ’s return (Matthew 28:18-20)

• The Local Church is independent, accountable only to the Lord, and governed by its elders according to Scripture (Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28). It is free from external authority or control.

Ordinances

• Believer's baptism is an act of immersion in water, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:4-5; Colossians 2:12). It is a public confession of faith, commanded by Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20) and practiced by the early church (Acts 8:36-38). Candidates for baptism must be mature enough to understand and explain their salvation experience.

• The Lord's Supper is celebrated weekly (Acts 20:7) to remember Christ (Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:20-34). It is open to believers, either introduced by a member or with a letter of recommendation. The gathering involves worship, prayer, hymns, Scripture reading, and partaking in the bread and cup, focused on remembrance, not self-exaltation or personal requests (1 Corinthians 14:26)

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The Future
The return of Jesus Christ is a promised event where He will come again to judge the living and the dead. He will return unexpectedly, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, and every eye will see Him (Revelation 1:7). This event will mark the end of the age, bringing about the establishment of His kingdom (Matthew 24:30-31). Believers will be gathered to Him, and He will reign with justice and peace (Revelation 19:11-16). Unbelievers, however, will face eternal judgment (Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:11-15)