The Authority of Scripture
We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God. It is the final authority for faith and life. It is trustworthy, living, and active — profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20–21
The Trinity
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are co-equal, co-eternal, and one in essence — each fully God, yet distinct in person and relationship.
Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1–4
The Deity of Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of humanity through His death on the cross. He rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead.
John 1:1–14; Colossians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Philippians 2:5–11
Salvation by Grace through Faith
We believe salvation is a gift from God, given by His grace and received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It cannot be earned by good works, religious observance, or human effort. The shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation. All who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born again, forgiven of their sins, and become children of God.
Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10; John 3:3–7; Titus 3:5
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, fully God, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He indwells every believer at the moment of salvation, baptizing them into the body of Christ. He teaches, guides, comforts, empowers, and transforms believers into the likeness of Jesus Christ. We believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit are active today and are given to build up the Church and glorify Jesus. We believe God still heals, delivers, restores, and works miracles through the Holy Spirit according to His perfect will and timing.
John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Galatians 5:22–25
Water Baptism
We believe water baptism by immersion is an outward expression of an inward faith. It is a public declaration that a believer has died with Christ, been buried with Him, and been raised to walk in newness of life. It is not a means of salvation but an act of obedience that follows saving faith.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3–4; Acts 2:38–41
Holy Communion
We believe Holy Communion, also called the Lord's Supper, is a sacred ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ. The bread represents His body broken for us; the cup represents His blood of the new covenant shed for the forgiveness of sins. Communion is a proclamation of the Lord's death until He returns, an act of remembrance, and a participation in the body and blood of Christ. It strengthens the believer's faith and unites the Church.
Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Matthew 26:26–28
Prayer
We believe prayer is the privilege and responsibility of every believer. Through prayer, we communicate with God — worshiping Him, confessing sin, giving thanks, and presenting our requests. God hears and answers prayer according to His will. We believe in the power of intercessory prayer, and that the prayer of faith is effective and accomplishes much.
Philippians 4:6–7; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; 1 John 5:14–15
The Church
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers — past, present, and future — regardless of denomination, race, or nationality. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. The Church exists to worship God, equip believers, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. We are called to love one another, encourage one another, serve one another, and walk together.
Ephesians 1:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:42–47
Eternal Life
We believe those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ will spend eternity with God in heaven — a real place of joy, peace, and the unhindered presence of God. Those who reject Jesus Christ will be eternally separated from God. Eternal life is not merely endless existence — it is the quality of life that comes from knowing God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent, beginning at the moment of salvation and lasting forever.
John 17:3; John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Revelation 21:1–4
The Return of Christ
We believe in the personal, visible, and glorious return of Jesus Christ to earth. He will come again to judge the living and the dead, to establish His eternal kingdom in fullness, and to make all things new. The timing of His return is known only to the Father. Until that day, we are called to live in readiness, faithfulness, and expectation — occupied with the work of the Kingdom until He comes.
Acts 1:10–11; Matthew 24:30–31, 36; Revelation 22:12–13, 20; Titus 2:13
These are the doctrinal convictions of Nicole Washington Ministries. They are rooted in Scripture and anchored in the historic Christian faith.