God as the Alpha and Omega: We affirm that God is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 21:6). As eternal and sovereign, God’s ultimate plan for creation reflects His nature—love, goodness, and perfect union with Himself.
A Unified Creation: We reject a dualistic view of creation, believing that nothing exists apart from God’s will and sustaining presence (Acts 17:28). God is the ultimate source of all existence, and creation is destined to find its fulfillment in Him.
Christ’s Cosmic Victory: We hold that God’s purpose is to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ (Ephesians 1:10). In Christ, redemption and reconciliation extend to all creation, reflecting God’s ultimate victory over sin and death.
God’s Nature as Love: God’s essence is love (1 John 4:8). His justice and wrath are not opposed to His love but serve His redemptive purposes. We believe that all creation will culminate in universal union with God, as His love cannot fail or contradict His nature.
Humanity’s True Purpose: Every human being is created in the image of God and finds their ultimate purpose in union with Him. Our true nature, hidden in Christ (Colossians 3:3), is revealed as we encounter God’s grace and truth, leading us to freedom and transformation.
Judgment as Restorative: We believe God’s judgment is not punitive but restorative, serving His purpose of healing and reconciliation. Through His loving justice, God draws all people to Himself, destroying sin and death while restoring creation to its intended glory.
Freedom and Response: God’s love honors human freedom while guiding all creation toward redemption. How we live matters deeply, as our choices shape our journey toward God. We are called to align with God’s life and love, rejecting sin and its consequences.
The Process of Becoming: Creation is in a process of “becoming,” moving toward its ultimate destiny when God will be “all in all” (1 Corinthians 15:28). Temporary rebellion and suffering are part of this journey, but God’s eternal purpose is to reconcile all things to Himself.
The Mission of Love and Hope: We are invited to participate in God’s redemptive work now, living lives of love, hope, and reconciliation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we join in the mission to reflect God’s love to the world, trusting in the ultimate fulfillment of His promises.
This belief inspires us to live in anticipation of God’s transformative work, embracing His love, and sharing His hope with all creation.
“GOODNESS IS STRONGER THAN EVIL. LOVE IS STRONGER THAN HATE.
LIGHT IS STRONGER THAN DARKNESS. TRUTH IS STRONGER THAN LIES.”
— DESMOND TUTU
STATEMENT OF FAITH
At New Horizons our community has varying beliefs, but the faith of Christ and our union with Him ultimately unites us. We affirm the creedal confessions of the ancient ecumenical church, primarily the Nicene Creed and Chalcedonian definition; and are provoked by just how much the creeds don’t say and look to the texts of ancient scripture, the lives of the saints, and the faithful witness of the church throughout history to help guide us into faithful living.
Regarding creeds A. W. Tozer said:
“That our idea of God corresponds as nearly as possible to the true being of God is of immense importance to us. Compared with our actual thoughts about Him, our creedal statements are of little consequence. Our real idea of God may lie buried under the rubbish of conventional religious notions and may require an intelligent and vigorous search before it is finally unearthed and exposed for what it is.”
Tozer is saying that how we live (and how we pray) reveals most accurately what we truly believe.