RVVL

What We Believe

Our Foundation

RVVL stands within the historic Christian faith and affirms the foundational truths expressed in the Nicene Creed.

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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Each is fully God, yet the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit is not the Father.

We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who came into the world to save humanity from sin.

Through His death and bodily resurrection, He made salvation possible for all who place their faith in Him.

Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.

We believe humanity was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is in need of redemption.

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through human works.

We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God and the foundation for our faith, doctrine, and Christian living.

We believe Jesus Christ will return, the dead will be raised, and all humanity will face final judgment.

We affirm the reality of eternal life and eternal judgment.

Our Convictions

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is God, active in the world and in the lives of believers today.

He convicts, regenerates, empowers, equips, and leads believers in fulfilling the mission of God.

We affirm that the gifts of the Holy Spirit continue today and are given for the edification of the Church and the proclamation of the Gospel.

Prayer and Repentance

We believe prayer and repentance are foundational to the life of every believer and essential to spiritual renewal.

We desire to see the Church continually seek the Lord, turn from sin, and walk in obedience to Him.

Unity of the Church

We believe Jesus calls His Church to unity, and that the unity of the Body of Christ is essential to its witness to the world.

We believe unity does not require uniformity.

We seek to unite believers across denominational, generational, and theological differences around the person and Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Marriage and Sexual Purity

We believe marriage is a covenant designed by God between one man and one woman.

We believe all believers are called to pursue holiness and sexual purity in their thoughts, words, and actions.

The Great Commission

We believe every believer is called to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and participate in the mission of Jesus Christ.

Evangelism and discipleship are central to the calling of the Church.

Our Identity and Commitment to the Church

RVVL is an independent Christian ministry and movement, not a local church or denomination. We exist to serve, unite, and mobilize the broader Body of Christ.

Our desire is to be a neutral convener and conduit for the local Church, bringing believers, churches, and ministries together to worship Jesus, pray, proclaim the Gospel, and reach the lost.

We welcome collaboration across denominational and theological differences. While we hold firmly to the foundational truths of the Gospel, we recognize that believers may hold differing convictions on secondary theological matters. Agreement on every secondary doctrine is not a requirement for participation or partnership.

We desire to create space for the Holy Spirit to move, for believers to encounter Jesus, and for the Church to be strengthened and mobilized in its mission.

Closing Commitment

These beliefs are the foundation of who we are and the convictions that guide our mission. We seek to remain rooted in Scripture, centered on Jesus Christ, united in the Gospel, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Our desire is to see the Body of Christ emboldened, united, and mobilized to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples of all nations.

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.”
John 17:20–23