Restoring Oaks is a faith-based nonprofit community alliance to prevent and end human trafficking. This is our statement of faith.
"We believe that the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, and living Word of God."
Rom 15:4, 1 Thess. 2:13, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Heb 4:12, 1 Pet. 1:22-25, 2 Pet 1:16-21
Rom 15:4, 1 Thess. 2:13, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Heb 4:12, 1 Pet. 1:22-25, 2 Pet 1:16-21
"We believe in one eternal God existent in 3 persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit"
Matt. 28:19; John 10:30; Eph. 4:4-6
Matt. 28:19; John 10:30; Eph. 4:4-6
"We believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, that He existed from the beginning of time, came down to earth born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, taught many, performed miracles, died a sinner’s death, resurrected on the third day, ascended to Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father, and will one day return again."
Matt. 1:23; John 1:1-4, John 1:29, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:22-24, Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-4, 2 Cor. 5:21, Phil. 2:5-11, Heb. 1:1-4, Heb. 4:15
Matt. 1:23; John 1:1-4, John 1:29, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:22-24, Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-4, 2 Cor. 5:21, Phil. 2:5-11, Heb. 1:1-4, Heb. 4:15
"We believe that all people are sinners in need of salvation. This salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This is not something that we can earn through works or merit. Those who repent of their sin and receive God’s gift of salvation will have their sins forgiven and spend eternity in Heaven."
Matt. 28:18-20, John 3:16, Luke 13:3, Rom. 3:21-27, Rom. 6:23, Rom. 10:9-10, Eph. 2:8-10
Matt. 28:18-20, John 3:16, Luke 13:3, Rom. 3:21-27, Rom. 6:23, Rom. 10:9-10, Eph. 2:8-10
"We believe that every person is a dearly loved creation of an Almighty God with a soul that should be treated with honor, respect and unconditional love."
Gen. 1:26-31, Ps. 119:73, Ps. 139:13-16, Jer. 1:4-5, John 13:34-35, Rom. 12:10, 1 Pet 2:9
Gen. 1:26-31, Ps. 119:73, Ps. 139:13-16, Jer. 1:4-5, John 13:34-35, Rom. 12:10, 1 Pet 2:9
"We believe that God calls us to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and to care for the oppressed in our communities."
Prov. 21:15, Prov. 29:7, Prov. 31:5-6, Is. 61:1-3, Mat. 25:31-40, James 1:27
Prov. 21:15, Prov. 29:7, Prov. 31:5-6, Is. 61:1-3, Mat. 25:31-40, James 1:27
"We believe that God gave us resources like medicine, counseling, therapy, and support to help us through this life in our journey to the next and that they should be used responsibly and ethically."
Prov. 17:22, Is. 38:21, Jer. 8:22, Ez. 47:12, Matt. 9:12, Rom 15:1-7, Gal. 6:2, Col. 4:14, 1 Thess. 5:12-24, 1 Tim. 5:23, Rev. 22:2
Prov. 17:22, Is. 38:21, Jer. 8:22, Ez. 47:12, Matt. 9:12, Rom 15:1-7, Gal. 6:2, Col. 4:14, 1 Thess. 5:12-24, 1 Tim. 5:23, Rev. 22:2
"We believe that the only way to find true and complete healing and restoration from things like human trafficking and trauma is through a relationship with Jesus Christ."
Ps. 34:18, Ps. 147:3, John 3:16-21, John 6:37, John 7:37-38, John 11:28-30, 1 Pet. 2:24
Ps. 34:18, Ps. 147:3, John 3:16-21, John 6:37, John 7:37-38, John 11:28-30, 1 Pet. 2:24
"We believe that in order to grow and thrive, we must learn, listen, lead, and love."
Prov. 3:5, Is. 1:17, Matt. 11:29, 1 Cor. 13:1-13, 1 Tim. 4:12, Titus 3:14, James 1:19
Prov. 3:5, Is. 1:17, Matt. 11:29, 1 Cor. 13:1-13, 1 Tim. 4:12, Titus 3:14, James 1:19
"We believe that each person should be part of a body of believers for growth in their relationships with others and their relationship with Jesus Christ."
Prov. 27:17, 2 Cor. 13:11, 1 Thess. 5:11, Heb. 3:13, Heb. 10:19-25
Prov. 27:17, 2 Cor. 13:11, 1 Thess. 5:11, Heb. 3:13, Heb. 10:19-25