True Grace Ministries

A Ministry of Reconciliation and Restoration

Established: September 22, 1995

In essentials, Unity; In non-essentials, Liberty; In all things, Love."

— Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace —

Welcome

True Grace Ministries is an interdenominational Christian ministry and one resource among many for disciples who seek ever more intimate communion with Christ within the household of faith, and who seek to engage the world in loving witness as ambassadors of God's Kingdom (Heb. 3:1-6; John 17:20-26; Col. 1:23,13).

"Great minds talk about ideas, average minds talk about things, small minds talk about other people."

Our Mission

The mission of True Grace Ministries encompasses both an internet as well as local community ministry and includes, but is not limited to:

Community & Care Ministry: Engaging ministers and chaplains (both ordained and lay members) to minister in their community especially to seniors and those with physical and other impairments who may not be able to attend services regularly at a local church. This includes ministry in assisted living, nursing homes, and other community care facilities.
Educational Resources: Providing internet reference material and libraries for those interested in studying various differing views on doctrine among individuals and Christian groups.

A Statement of Faith

Preamble

We, the leadership and faith community of this ministry, unite under the everlasting covenant of God’s grace and unfailing love. Grounded in Holy Scripture, guided by the ancient hope of the historic Church, and centered on the victorious cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we affirm our belief in the total, ultimate restoration of all creation. We present this Statement of Faith as a testament to our shared conviction, calling, and ministry of reconciliation in the world.

1. God the Father: Unlimited Love and Sovereignty

We believe in one God—the Creator, Sustainer, and Father of all. God is infinite in wisdom, power, and holiness, and above all, God is love. God’s love is not conditional, temporal, or exclusive, but eternal, relentless, and all-encompassing. Because God is both sovereign in power and perfect in love, His divine will to save all humanity will ultimately be fulfilled.

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:6; 1 John 4:8; Psalm 107:1; Jeremiah 31:3; 1 Timothy 2:3–4; Isaiah 55:11; Lamentations 3:31–32

2. Jesus Christ: The Savior of the World

We believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God and the exact representation of God's character. Through His incarnation, life, death, and resurrection, Christ defeated sin, death, and the powers of evil. His sacrifice on the cross was not merely an offer of salvation to a few, but a complete, victorious act that redeems the whole creation. Jesus is literally the "Savior of the world," whose victory ensures that in Him, all shall be made alive.

Scripture References: John 1:1, 14; Hebrews 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:54–57; Colossians 2:15; Romans 8:19–21; Colossians 1:19–20; 1 John 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:22

3. The Holy Spirit: Continuous Restoration

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the divine presence who convicts, comforts, sanctifies, and guides humanity toward truth. The Spirit works within the hearts of believers today, producing spiritual fruit and equipping the Church, while continuously working throughout creation to draw every soul back to God until God is all in all.

Scripture References: John 14:16–17; John 16:8; John 16:13; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; John 12:32; 1 Corinthians 15:28; Titus 3:5

4. Salvation and Universal Reconciliation

We believe that salvation is entirely by God's grace through faith, made possible through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We affirm the Apokatastasis—the ultimate restoration of all things. Salvation is not a restrictive escape hatch for a select few, but the universal promise that every human soul will eventually be transformed, reconciled, and united with God through Jesus Christ, willing and joyful in their worship.

Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8–9; Acts 3:21; Romans 5:18; Philippians 2:10–11; Romans 11:32

5. The Nature of Divine Judgment and Hell

We believe in divine judgment, but we hold that God’s punishment is remedial and restorative, not vindictive or endless. The biblical concepts of Gehenna or the "lake of fire" represent God's refining fire—a process that burns away sin and impurity to heal and restore the sinner. Eternal conscious torment and final annihilation are inconsistent with the character of a God whose mercy endures forever and whose love never fails.

Scripture References: Hebrews 9:27; Hebrews 12:5–11, 29; Isaiah 26:9; Malachi 3:2–3; 1 Corinthians 3:13–15; Psalm 136:1; 1 Corinthians 13:8

6. Holy Scripture

We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, containing the testimony of God's work in history and revealing the Person of Jesus Christ. Interpreted through the lens of Christ’s love and the grand narrative of creation, fall, and complete redemption, the Scriptures consistently proclaim the ultimate victory of God over sin and death.

Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16; John 5:39; Romans 15:4; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Corinthians 15:54–57

7. The Church and the Christian Life

We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to embody God’s unconditional love in the world today. Believers are called to love their neighbors, act justly, show mercy, and preach the Good News. Confessing universal salvation does not negate the urgency of the Gospel; rather, it empowers believers to share a message of unshakeable hope, unmerited grace, and total victory.

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 5:1–2; Micah 6:8; Mark 16:15; Matthew 22:37–39; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20

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