Building the church on grace and truth
Jesus Christ has called His church to follow Him, to serve one another in love and to live by the power of the Holy Spirit, grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Luke 9:23, John 13:34-35, Acts 1:8 and John 17:17.
The full Great Commission
Grace Unveiled is committed to fully living out the Great Commission: preaching the Gospel, healing the sick, casting out demons, and raising the dead. All through the power of the Holy Spirit and for the glory of Jesus Christ.
- Proclaiming the gospel to all nations
- Laying hands on the sick and expecting healingIsaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24; Mark 16:17-18
- Casting out demons in His nameMark 16:17; Luke 9:1-2
- Raising the dead and cleansing lepersMatthew 10:8; Luke 10:8-9; Acts 5:15-16; 8:7; 19:11-12
- Doing the works of Jesus in faith, and even greater onesJohn 14:12
What we believe
- The Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, completely trustworthy and the highest authority for faith and life.
- The Bible is the truth.John 17:17
- Jesus is the Son of God, who came in the flesh to set us free from our sins and from the wages of sin, which is death.Isaiah 53:6; John 1:14; Romans 1:3; Galatians 4:4; Acts 2:38; John 8:34-36; Romans 8:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 6:23
- Jesus has given us healing.Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24
- The Great Commission is still valid.Matthew 28:18-20; John 20:21; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:8
- We are still meant to cast out demons, lay hands on the sick, raise the dead and cleanse lepers, as we also see in Acts.Mark 16:17-18; Matthew 10:8; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:8-9; Acts 5:15-16; 8:7; 19:11-12; John 14:12
Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to equip believers for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). Each of these ministries has its own task and responsibility, and they complement one another in building up the body of Christ. We want to serve and strengthen churches and work together with local churches.
Eight values, one foundation
Grace
Grace is receiving what we have not earned. Not through our own efforts or good works, but through what Jesus Christ has accomplished for us. By grace we are saved, justified and adopted as children of God. From that same grace we are able to live, grow and serve.
Biblical truth
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh, through whom all things were created. God’s Word is the foundation of our faith, thinking and actions. We test our convictions against His Word, not the other way around.
Identity and humility
We live and serve from our identity as beloved children of God. Humility is not weakness, but recognizing who God is, who we are in Christ, and that everything we have comes from His grace.
Fivefold ministry
Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to His church to equip believers for works of ministry. Each has their own task and responsibility, and together they serve the building up of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13).
Power of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is our Helper and Comforter. He lives in us, guides us into the truth, gives us power to live and to serve, and is the guarantee of our inheritance in Christ. Through His power, healing, deliverance, signs and wonders also become visible.
Unity
As believers we are together one body in Christ. We strive for unity in the Spirit, rooted in love and biblical truth. Despite differences in background and conviction, we want to build, encourage and strengthen one another, not divide.
Equipping and teaching
Through teaching and discipleship we help believers discover their identity in Christ, renew their minds and grow in their relationship with God. In this way they are equipped to fulfil their calling from God’s Word and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Kingdom in practice
The Kingdom of God does not consist of words alone, but also of power that people can experience. Jesus calls us to proclaim the Gospel, heal the sick and set people free, out of His love and authority.