Higher Ground Church

Rigid self-denial for religious purposes—is a dangerous replacement of Christ, rooted in demonic deception and human tradition rather than true spirituality. Real holiness comes not through external rules but through life in Christ. Lasting transformation and victory over sin are not achieved through legalism or asceticism but by finding deeper joy, satisfaction, and identity in Jesus.

Asceticism, angel worship, and obsession with visions elevate experience over Scripture and lead believers away from clinging to Christ. The antidote to mysticism is holding fast to Christ through His Word and His Church, where true growth and nourishment are found.

Legalism is a distraction from Christ. It is looking at our performance as the ground of Christ’s acceptance. It is fixation on the shadow of Christ, not focus on the substance of Christ. It is resting in ritual for Christ and not rejoicing in relationship with Christ.

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains the nature of anger and how it impacts our relationships.

Meditation upon Christ's death helps us in our fight against pride.

God makes us alive, fully forgives us, and triumphantly conquers his enemies on the cross.

Infant baptism is without biblical warrant. Entrance into God's people is through faith. Baptism is the symbol of union with Christ.

For believers, every need is already met in Christ, who alone is legitimate and sufficient.

In Christ, we have all that we want and need. We should not pursue the emptiness found in the world.

Christ is lord. Christians must live in Christ by being rooted in him, built up in him, established in the faith, and abounding in thankfulness.

Christ is all treasure. In him, we have direction, purpose, and joy. He is life itself.

True spiritual growth and unity come through hearts being strengthened, knit together in love, and grounded in the knowledge of Christ. Believers must actively support one another emotionally and spiritually, aiming not just for individual maturity but for collective strength and love within the body of Christ.

Because our hearts need to gaze at Christ's glory, our ministries and preaching must be the proclamation of Christ.

Central to God's plan of redemption is Christ dwelling within his people.

Paul lived for the glory of Christ, and so must we!

God is not threatened by the raging of his enemies. He has already defeated them through his anointed king. Central to this king's ascension is the Resurrection.

God redeemed us through his shed blood. We're saved by grace.

Our ministry is appointed by God, there is joy in ministry, and our purpose in ministry is fulfilling God's word.

We persevere in faith because of our salvation, and we persevere in our faith because the Gospel is invading all.

God saves us to change us. Holiness is his means of preparing us for presentation to Christ.

All of us long for the day when the world will be set right. One of the achievements of the cross is the inauguration of the New Creation.

Christ must be first place in our lives. We keep Christ first by duplicating his character in our lives, by depending on him, and by be delighting in him.

Christ is supreme over death because he triumphed over death. He is the firstfruits, guaranteeing our own resurrection and glorification.

Christ is the head of the church. He alone holds authority, sustains, grows and directs the church. Because believers are the body of Christ, we should live in humility and unity.

Providence is purposeful sovereignty. Jesus providentially arranges all things for his glory and our good.