About Us

We believe there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5) who eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). In this “Trinity,” God exists in perfect relationship within Himself (John 17:24; Genesis 1:26). Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are co-existent, co-equal, and co-eternal (John 1:1–2; Hebrews 9:14; Revelation 1:8). The Father is not the Son, and the Son is not the Spirit, yet each is fully God (John 14:16-17; John 1:18; Acts 5:3-4). Each person of the Godhead shares the same nature, attributes, and perfections, and is worthy of the same honor, faith, and obedience (Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 1:3; John 5:23).

We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God (John 3:16), the pre-existent Word made flesh (John 1:1, 14), and the exact image of God (Colossians 1:15). He is the One through whom all things exist and for whom all things exist (Colossians 1:16-17; John 1:3). In fulfillment of prophecy, Jesus came to redeem sinners and restore them to God (Isaiah 53:4-6; Galatians 4:4-5). He is fully God and fully man (Hebrews 2:17). He took on flesh (John 1:14) and stepped physically into creation as a servant (Philippians 2:6-7). He is the only Savior and mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary (Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:35), and though in human flesh, He never ceased to be God (Philippians 2:5–8; Colossians 2:9).

Jesus lived a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22) and died as a substitutionary sacrifice for sinners (1 Peter 3:18; Isaiah 53:5), satisfying the justice and wrath of God (Romans 3:25-26). On the third day, He rose bodily from the grave, defeating death, sin, and the powers of darkness (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Colossians 2:13-15). He ascended to the Father and now reigns as King and intercedes for us as our High Priest, the only mediator between God and man (Acts 1:9; Hebrews 7:25). Jesus is our life, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30), and He is worthy of our full devotion and obedience (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 5:12).

We believe the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is eternal (Genesis 1:2; Hebrews 9:14) and was present and active throughout the Old Testament, temporarily filling those whom He chose to accomplish His good purposes (Exodus 31:2-5; 1 Samuel 10:10; 1 Samuel 16:12-13). At Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4), the Holy Spirit was given to believers to indwell them permanently (1 Corinthians 3:16-17; Ephesians 1:13-14). He regenerates, indwells, seals, and baptizes believers into the Body of Christ (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:13–14; 1 Corinthians 12:13). The Spirit guides believers into truth (John 16:13), transforms us into Christ’s image (2 Corinthians 3:18), and empowers us for God’s mission and living according to the Lord’s ways (Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:16).

He fills believers continually (Ephesians 5:18), imparts spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11), and glorifies Jesus (John 16:14). The Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8) and leads people to repentance and faith in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:3; John 3:5). He is to be honored, obeyed, and worshiped as God (Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 3:17).

We believe that both the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16) and were written by men inspired, empowered, and moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20–21). This inspiration extends equally to all parts of Scripture in the original manuscripts (Proverbs 30:5; Matthew 5:18), which are infallible and inerrant (Psalm 19:7–9; 2 Peter 1:19-20). Scripture is God’s gracious self-revelation (Hebrews 1:1–2) that leads us to the person and work of Jesus Christ (Luke 24:27; John 5:39). Jesus is the main character of the Bible (Luke 24:44), and no portion of Scripture is rightly understood until it leads to Him (John 5:46; Romans 10:4). Scripture is authoritative for the believer’s life (James 1:22–25; Psalm 119:105), and we must not add to, subtract from, or distort its plain, historical, and grammatical meaning (Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18–19).

We believe that God created mankind (male and female) in His image (Genesis 1:27-28) to glorify Him and live in fellowship with Him (Isaiah 43:7). However, being tempted by Satan, man willfully sinned, bringing spiritual and physical death (Genesis 3:1-7; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3). Humanity is now alienated from God, living in willful rebellion (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 1:21-25), and because of this, is under divine wrath (Romans 3:10-12; Ephesians 2:3). We believe that mankind is totally depraved (Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:1-5; Romans 3:10-14).

This depravity has affected every person (except Christ) and all are born with a sinful nature (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:18–19). Satan holds influence over and rules the hearts of fallen humanity (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2), and apart from God’s intervention, man has no hope (John 6:44; Titus 3:5).

We believe that the gospel is very simply this: Jesus died, Jesus was buried, and Jesus rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Without Jesus, there is no gospel. He is the gospel (good news) (Mark 1:1). Salvation cannot be earned by works or religious effort (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5), but comes only by grace through faith in Christ crucified, risen, and reigning (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:4). Jesus is the only way to the Father (John 14:6), and He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf so that we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Salvation is only by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 6:23). True faith involves repentance of sin and displayed by the power of a changed life (Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 5:17). A disciple of Jesus is called to follow, be transformed by, and live for Jesus (Luke 9:23; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 28:19-20). Even our response to the gospel is rooted in God's sovereign election for His glory (Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 9:15-16).

We believe that sanctification is the ongoing process by which believers are conformed into the likeness of Christ (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18), through the indwelling work of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:13-14). Though believers are declared righteous in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21), they must daily die to self and live in His finished work (Romans 6:11-14).

We do not believe in sinless perfection in this life (1 John 1:8-10), but affirm that the power and penalty of sin are broken, though its presence remains (Romans 6:6-7; Romans 7:21-25). Believers are called to grow in grace, submit to the Spirit, and persevere in faith (2 Peter 3:18; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 10:36). Growth happens through biblical community, the Word, prayer, worship, confession, and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25; James 5:16). Our ultimate confidence rests in God's promise to complete what He started (Philippians 1:6; Jude 24), and we await final sanctification at Christ’s return (1 John 3:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).

We believe that the Church is the universal Body and Bride of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23; Revelation 19:7), composed of all who are redeemed by Jesus and regenerated by the Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:11). The Church was established at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) and is God’s instrument for mission and redemption (Ephesians 3:10–11). The Church exists to glorify God and make disciples (Matthew 28:19–20). As disciples are multiplied and as churches are planted, communities are transformed by the gospel (Acts 17:6; Romans 12:1–2).

Every believer is called to belong to a local church, exercising their gifts in biblical community (Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We are called to unity, sacrificial love, and service (Ephesians 4:3; John 13:34; Philippians 2:3-4). We affirm that Jesus instituted two ordinances (baptism and the Lord’s Supper) that He commands for His followers to observe regularly (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26).

We believe that marriage is a divine institution, established by God in creation as a lifelong union between one biological man and one biological woman (Genesis 1:27-28; 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6). Marriage is a common grace for procreation and mutual support (Malachi 2:14-15; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12), and serves as an earthly picture of Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:25-27; Revelation 19:7-9). Because of this, we believe that marriage should be held as sacred and a tool for sharing the gospel and raising up new believers.

We believe that any practice outside of God’s design displeases Him and should not be referred to as marriage (Romans 1:26-28; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11). Therefore, Symmetry Church will only perform weddings for biologically male and female couples who profess faith in Christ and complete pre-marital counseling (2 Corinthians 6:14; Proverbs 15:22).

We believe in the future, bodily, visible, glorious return of Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13; Revelation 1:7). When He returns, the dead will be raised, the living transformed, and all people judged (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; John 5:28-29; Matthew 25:31-46). Satan and his forces will be eternally condemned (Revelation 20:10), and God will usher in a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-5; 2 Peter 3:13). Christ will reign as King, fulfilling all prophecy (Revelation 5:5; Luke 24:44). The righteous will live forever with Jesus, worshiping and reigning with Him in resurrection glory (1 Corinthians 15:42-44; Revelation 22:3-5; 2 Timothy 2:12).