WHAT WE BELIEVE

CSOC Austin: What We Believe

At Christian Students on Campus (CSOC Austin), we hold to the faith that is common to all believers (Titus 1:4; Jude 3). This faith is grounded in the Bible and centered on Jesus Christ. Below are the essential truths we embrace:

  1. The Bible
    We believe the Old and New Testaments of the Bible are the complete divine revelation, inspired word by word by God through the Holy Spirit.
    References: 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16
  2. The Triune God
    We believe God is uniquely and eternally one yet three—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
    References: 1 Timothy 2:5; Matthew 28:19
  3. The Incarnation of Christ
    We believe the Son of God, who is God Himself, was incarnated to be a man named Jesus Christ.
    References: John 1:1; John 1:14
  4. Christ’s Death for Redemption
    We believe that Christ died on the cross for our sins, shedding His blood as the perfect and only sacrifice for our redemption.
    References: 1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7
  5. Christ’s Resurrection
    We believe that Christ rose from the dead on the third day.
    References: 1 Corinthians 15:4; Acts 2:32
  6. Christ’s Ascension and Lordship
    We believe Christ ascended to the right hand of God to be Lord of all.
    References: Acts 1:9; Acts 2:33; Acts 2:36
  7. Salvation and the One Body of Christ
    We believe that when anyone repents to God and believes in the Lord Jesus, that person is born again of the Holy Spirit. Regardless of their background or denomination, they become a living member of the one Body of Christ.
    References: Acts 20:21; John 3:3; Ephesians 1:22–23; Romans 12:5
  8. Christ’s Return
    We believe Christ is coming again in glory, that He will judge the living and the dead, and that His kingdom will have no end.
    References: 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 2 Thessalonians 1—2; Revelation 11:15

These fundamental beliefs unite all believers in their faith in and love of Christ. Our desire at CSOC Austin is to grow in the knowledge and experience of God, to strengthen one another in faith, and to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ with the UT Austin community. If you’d like to learn more about our faith or get involved with Christian Students on Campus, we invite you to join one of our events or reach out to us directly. We look forward to growing together in Christ!