When looking for a church , the most important question to ask is, "What do you believe here?" Below you will find extensive information on what we believe here at Oak Lawn First. We stand by what we believe in and won't bend on any of it. The old adage is true...if you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.

One of the earliest statements of belief, dating back to the early church, probably in the 3rd century AD, is The Apostle's Creed. This was a summary statement of the Apostle's teachings and allowed the different churches to have an agreed upon belief statement. This creed was used to teach new believers and also to help them discern false teachings.

The Apostle's Creed

At Oak Lawn First ...

We believe in one God-the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.

We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.

We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.

We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes on the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.

We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.

We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.