Our Beliefs
Preamble
Members of MECC accept the Bible as foundational to their beliefs, and hold certain fundamental teachings, as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist church, to be significant truths contained in the Bible.

MECC beliefs deal with the following topics:

1. God
2. The Bible
3. Creation
4. The Nature of Humans
5. The Great Controversy
6. Salvation
7. The Church
8. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
9. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
10. The Law of God
11. The Sabbath
12. Stewardship
13. Christian Behaviour
14. Marriage and the Family
15. Christ’s Ministry
16. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

1. God

God’s existence is expressed through the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. He may be known through the Bible and experienced through the Holy Spirit. He is creator, sustainer and Saviour and is worthy of worship.

2. The Bible

The Bible is the Word of God. It provides all we need to know about Salvation and the way to live the Christian life.

3. Creation

God created the world in six days. He created humans on the sixth day and rested on the seventh day, giving this time to people as a unique opportunity for spiritual and relational renewal.

4. The Nature of Humans

People were created in the image of God, perfect and with freedom of choice. Our choice to disobey God leaves us affected by sin, subject to death, and no longer perfect.

5. The Great Controversy

Sin was introduced into our world by a created being, Satan. Jealousy and pride led him to sin against God resulting in his expulsion from Heaven. Satan continues to claim that God is unjust and unfair, resulting in a universal conflict between God and Satan, good and evil.

6. Salvation

God is love and chose to provide a means for people to be restored and enter again into a perfect relationship with Him. Jesus came to our world and lived a perfect life. Because of His death on the Cross, all people have the opportunity for forgiveness, salvation from sin, and eternal life. This gift of grace is available to all who have faith in God.

7. The Church

The church is the community of people who believe in and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. The Bible describes this community as the Body of Christ, the family of God and the Bride of Christ, and gathers for worship, fellowship and teaching from the Bible. There is one church, with no distinction of race, gender, nationality and culture.

8. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Jesus encouraged Christians to remember his death and resurrection, his forgiveness and offer of salvation. This is done in a variety of ways including following Jesus’ example of baptism and reliving Jesus last meal before His death.

9. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries

God, through the Holy Spirit, gives gifts to Christians that enable the church to achieve His goals. These gifts include, teaching, leadership, compassion, faith, healing, prophecy and encouragement.

10. The Law of God

God gave us ten commandments as a roadmap for how to live, form functional and loving communities, and interact with God. Jesus reaffirmed their importance when He defined love as the summary of the law of God.

11. The Sabbath

After creating the world in six days, God rested on the seventh day setting it aside as a special memorial of creation. God then gave His law, defining the Sabbath as a symbol of freedom and love. Jesus affirmed this Sabbath as a gift from God to people. It provides opportunity for rest, worship, fellowship and ministry.

12. Stewardship

God has entrusted all people with time, opportunities, abilities and possessions. He is acknowledged as the owner of these things, and our role is to be stewards. The use of these gifts in service and ministry to others is part of Christian commitment.

13. Christian Behaviour

Christians are called to reflect the character of God in all that they think, do and say. The Bible outlines the principles they are to live by.

14. Marriage and the Family

Marriage was given as a gift by God and affirmed by Jesus as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. Mutual love, honour, respect and responsibility are the fabric of this relationship. Family relationships also provide children opportunities to be loved and to know God.

15. Christ’s Ministry

In preparation for His return to earth, Jesus is involved in ministry on behalf of all people. This ministry will result in the identification of God’s people and vindication of God.

16. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Jesus’ promise to return to earth gives hope to Christians. All people who accept God’s gift of salvation, will spend eternity with Him.