FBC Portland’s basic beliefs represent what we believe to be core elements of biblical teaching.

God: We believe in one God who exists eternally as three distinct persons, but in one essence: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.

God as Creator & Sovereign: We believe God has made Himself known to the world in Jesus Christ, the infallible Scriptures, and His Creation. We believe that God created the world from nothing and is over all things, at all times and in all places.

Humans as part of God’s Creation & our Sinful Condition: We believe that all humanity is created in the image of God and possesses intrinsic dignity and worth. We believe that we have inherited our sin from Adam & Eve. We believe our sin has separated us from God which leaves all of humanity in desperate need of salvation.

Jesus Christ & His work of Salvation: We believe that Jesus Christ is the One and only Son of God. We believe He came to Earth in human form to live a perfect life to redeem God’s Creation. We believe that he was arrested, crucified, died, set in a tomb, and conquered death on the third day. We believe that salvation is through Jesus Christ by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We believe that Jesus Christ is returning to the world in the future to judge the living and the dead.

The Role & Mission of the Church: We believe that the Church is the body of Christ which has been sent into the world to be the light of and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.