DOCTRINE MATTERS
Can two walk together except they agree? Amos 3:3
GOD
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This one true and living God is infinitely perfect both in His love and in His holiness. He is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy to receive all glory and honor and power. Being the Alpha and Omega, He perfectly and completely knows the end from the beginning. God sovereignly decrees or permits all things and continually upholds and governs all creatures and events. Yet, He is in no way the author or approver of sin, nor does He prohibit the will or diminish the moral responsibility of man. God providentially brings about His eternal good purposes to redeem His people and restore His fallen creation, to the praise of His glorious grace.
Scripture References: Deut 6:4; Isa 46:9; Matt 28:19; Ps 18:30; 1 John 4:8; Isa 6:3; Col 1:16; Rev 4:11; Rev 1:8; Rev 21:6; Heb 1:3; Isa 14:26-27; Isa 46:10; Eph 1:11; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:5-6
HUMANITY
We believe that God created human beings, male and female, in His own image. Adam and Eve belonged to the created order that God declared to be very good, serving as agents to exercise dominion over His creation, living in fellowship with their Maker. Men and women are equally made in the image of God and enjoy equal access to God by faith in Jesus Christ. Both male and female are called to move beyond passive self-indulgence to significant private and public engagement in family, church, and civic life. In God’s wise purposes, men and women are not simply interchangeable, but rather they complement each other in mutually enriching ways.
Scripture References: Gen 1:27-31; Gen 2:18; Gal 3:28
REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST
We believe that, moved by love and in obedience to His Father, the eternal Word became flesh: fully God and fully human, one Person in two natures. The man Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel, was conceived through the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and was born of the virgin Mary. He perfectly obeyed His heavenly Father, lived a sinless life, performed miraculous signs, was crucified, arose bodily from the dead on the third day, and ascended into heaven. He now is seated at the right hand of God the Father, exercising authority in heaven and on earth, and is our High Priest and Righteous Advocate. We believe that by His life, death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus Christ acted as our representative and substitute. Bearing sin on the cross, He canceled the penalty of that sin, reconciling to God all those who believe. He did this so that in Him we might be counted righteous before God. By His resurrection, Christ Jesus broke the power of death, defeated Satan, and brought eternal life to all His people. By His ascension, He has been forever exalted as Lord and given us the confident hope of one day being with Him. We believe that salvation is found in no one else. This gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ - God's grace as His gift of unmerited favor to sinners in Christ.
Scripture References: John 1:1, John 1:14; Matt 1:18-23; Heb 4:15; Acts 2:22; Matt 28:4-6; Heb 8:1; 1 John 2:1; Col 2:14; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 2:14; Acts 4:12
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit has been sent by the Father and the Son, and glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and by His powerful and mysterious work brings to life spiritually dead sinners, awakening them to repentance and faith, baptizing them into union with the Lord Jesus, such that they are justified before God by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. The Holy Spirit is himself the down payment of the promised inheritance, and in this age indwells, guides, instructs, equips, revives, and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.
Scripture References: John 14:26; John 16:7-14; Titus 3:4-6; Rom 8:10-11; Eph 2:5; 2 Cor 1:22; Eph 1:14; 2 Thess 2:13; Gal 5:22-25
THE CHURCH
We believe in the universal church of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. The church is the corporate dwelling place of God’s Spirit, and the continuing gospel witness in the world. God’s church is expressed through local churches consisting of a congregation of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, discipleship, and fellowship. We believe the Bible defines the leadership of the local church, under the authority of Christ, as elder led, deacon served, and congregationally ruled. According to God’s good design, faithful Christians will become part of a local church.
Scripture References: Col 1:18; John 3:3-5; Eph 2:19-22; 1 Cor 12:12, 27; Acts 2:38-47; 1 Timothy 3; Titus 1
THE FALL
We believe that Adam, made in the image of God, distorted that image and forfeited his original blessing by choosing to sin through Satan’s temptation. As a result, God has subjected all of creation to futility. Human beings have inherited a sin nature and are alienated from God. Having been born into corruption, all have therefore sinned and are due condemnation and death apart from God’s own gracious intervention. The supreme need of all human beings is to be reconciled to God, under whose just and holy wrath we stand. Our only hope is the undeserved love and mercy of God, who alone can rescue us and restore us to Himself.
Scripture References: Gen 3; Ps 51:5; Rom 8:20-23; Rom 3:23; Rom 5:12-15; Rom 6:23; Rom 7:24-8:1; Eph 2:3-5
GOD'S PLAN
We believe that from all eternity God has chosen and purposed in grace to save sinners from every tribe and language and people and nation. We believe that God justifies and sanctifies those who by grace have faith in Jesus, and that He will one day glorify them - all to the praise of His glorious grace.
Scripture References: Eph 1:4-14; Eph 2:1-10; Rev 7:9; Rom 5:1-2; Rom 8:29-30; Phil 1:6
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have a question during the program?
We assume that you'll have a question hear and there. This is why we've created an active Facebook Group where you can post questions or ask them on our weekly Monday night Facebook Live Q&A
Is there a monthly fee?
The FIT For Heaven program can be purchased with a one-time fee or a split payment option which allows you to pay $175 at sign up and the other $175 a month later.
What is your refund policy?
Commitment is a critical part of transformation and something we ask every participant to make before purchasing the program. We do not offer refunds on the program but will reset the program for you upon request. Simply email us at matt@fitcoachus.com
Who is this program for?
The FIT For Heaven program is not your athletes program. It is designed to meet the beginners where they are, teaching movement patterns, keeping workouts around 30 minutes or less, considering physical restrictions. Whether you haven't workouts in a while or ever, need structure and are approaching intermediate level, or just need to get your health under control this if for you.