{"id":36891,"date":"2024-12-27T12:25:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T12:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.alphacrtv.com\/celebration\/?page_id=36891"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:34:50","slug":"our-beliefs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.alphacrtv.com\/celebration\/our-beliefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Beliefs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Home<\/a>\u2502<\/span><\/span>No breadcrumbs<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Story<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebration Church, formerly known as ICAG, has been a cornerstone of faith and service in Chicago since the 1970s. Founded by Pastor K.A. Thomas, along with his father Mr Kuttappan and Pastor A.C. John, the church began as a pioneering Malayalam-English bilingual congregation. Over the years, visionary leaders like Pastors George K. Stephenson and Samson Sabu have expanded its reach, fostering a diverse, multicultural community. Renamed in 2024, Celebration Church continues its mission through bilingual worship, vibrant Sunday school programs, mission trips, and impactful outreach, transforming lives locally and globally.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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OUR VISION\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Scripture Inspired<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is God\u2019s inspired Word. It is infallible, authoritative, and the ultimate guide for faith and daily living.
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One True God<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
We believe in one God who is eternal and self-existent, the Creator and Redeemer of humanity. He reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Redemption Through Jesus Christ<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
We believe Jesus Christ, God\u2019s Son, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again. Salvation is a free gift of grace, received through faith in Him.
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The Fall Of Man<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
We believe humanity was created in God\u2019s image but fell through sin, resulting in both physical and spiritual death.
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The Salvation Of Man<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>
We believe salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. By repentance and faith, believers are justified, renewed by the Holy Spirit, and assured of eternal life.
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Ordinances Of The Church<\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4>