Who We Are

At Rivers of Judah Ministries, we are rooted in the transformative truths of the Bible. Our beliefs are founded on the principles of God’s Word and reflect our commitment to living and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• The Bible
  We believe that the sixty-six books of the Bible are the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the final authority for all we believe and how we are to live.
  Scripture References: Matthew 5:18; John 10:35 and 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
• The Triune God
  We believe in the one true God who exists eternally in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in deity, power, and glory. God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things and will bring all creation to its consummation in Christ Jesus for His glory.
  Scripture References: Psalm 104; Psalm 139; Matthew 10:29-31 and 28:19; Acts 17:24-28; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 1:9-12 and 4:4-6; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6
• Satan and His Defeat
  We believe that Satan, a fallen angel who rebelled against God, now works with his demonic hosts to oppose God’s kingdom. He was judged and defeated at the cross of Christ and will ultimately be cast into the lake of fire for eternity.
  Scripture References: Isaiah 14:10-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Matthew 12:25-29 and 25:41; John 12:31 and 16:11; Ephesians 6:10-20; Colossians 2:15; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Revelation 12:7-9 and 20:10
• Humanity and Sin
  We believe that Adam was created in the image of God but fell into sin through disobedience. As a result, all humanity is born in sin, deserving God’s judgment, and utterly incapable of restoring themselves to a right relationship with God.
  Scripture References: Genesis 1-3; Psalm 51:5; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 3:9-18 and 5:12-21; Ephesians 2:1-3
• Jesus Christ
  We believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate, fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life and offered Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice for sinners. He was raised bodily on the third day and now intercedes for believers at the right hand of the Father.
  Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:1-18; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:10-14; Ephesians 1:7; Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:15-23; Hebrews 7:25 and 9:13-15 and 10:19; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 John 2:1-2
• Salvation
  We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It cannot be earned by any human effort. This same grace sanctifies believers, enabling them to live in obedience and be conformed to the image of Christ.
  Scripture References: John 1:12-13 and 6:37-44 and 10:25-30; Acts 16:30-31; Romans 3-4 and 8:1-17, 31-39 and 10:8-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Titus 3:3-7; 1 John 1:7, 9
• The Holy Spirit
  We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ baptizes believers with the Holy Spirit, who regenerates, indwells, and empowers them for godly living and ministry. We affirm that all spiritual gifts described in the New Testament remain operative today and are designed to testify to the presence of the Kingdom and to empower and edify the Church to fulfill its calling and mission.
  Scripture References: Matthew 3:11; John 1:12-13 and 3:1-15; Acts 4:29-30; Romans 8:9 and 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Galatians 3:1-5; Ephesians 1:13-14 and 5:18
• Ordinances of the Church
  We believe that water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church until Christ's return. They are visible expressions of God’s sanctifying grace but are not means of salvation.
  Scripture References: Matthew 26:26-29 and 28:19; Romans 6:3-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-34; 1 Peter 3:21
• The Church
  We believe that the Church is God’s primary instrument for His redemptive purposes on earth and to equip the saints for ministry. God has given the Church apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. We also affirm the priesthood of all believers, both men and women, to be actively involved in the life of the Church and to use their gifts to build His Kingdom.
  Scripture References: Matthew 16:17-19; Acts 2:17-18, 42; Ephesians 3:14-21 and 4:11-16; 1 Timothy 2:11-15; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 2:4-5 and 9-10
• Ministry to the Nations and the Poor
  We believe that God has called the Church to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, remembering the poor and ministering to their needs through sacrificial giving and practical service as an expression of Christ’s heart.
  Scripture References: Isaiah 58:6-12 and 61:1; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 4:18 and 21:1-4; Galatians 2:10; 1 Timothy 6:8
• The Second Coming of Christ
  We believe in the literal return of Jesus Christ, who will consummate His Kingdom and bring about a great harvest of souls. We eagerly anticipate the Church's emergence in unity, purity, and power through the Holy Spirit.
  Scripture References: Psalms 2:7-9 and 22:27-28; John 14:12 and 17:20-26; Romans 11:25-32; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 50-58; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12; Revelation 7:9-14
• Eternal Life and Judgment
  We believe that upon death, believers enter into the blessed presence of Christ, awaiting the resurrection and eternal fellowship with God. The unsaved will face eternal separation from God in Hell to await the Day of Judgment when they shall be punished with eternal separation from the presence of God.
  Scripture References: Matthew 25:46; Luke 16:19-31; John 5:25-29; 1 Corinthians 15:35-58; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Philippians 1:19-26 and 3:20-21; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Revelation 20:11-15 and 21:1-22:15