About us

NCC Bali is a local church founded on the gospel of grace. Our vision is to see Jesus in all His beauty and the perfection of His finished work, and to make Him known through the preaching of the gospel.

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Foundation of our faith

We believe in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed, which are foundational statements of the Christian faith.

We believe that the Bible is God’s Word, fully inspired and true. It is our ultimate guide for life, teaching us who God is and how we can walk in His truth (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

We believe in one God who exists in three persons—the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16–17, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 4:4–6).

We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a perfect and sinless life, performed miracles, and healed the sick. He died on the cross to take away our sins, rose from the dead, and is now in heaven as our High Priest and Mediator. One day, He will return just as He promised (John 14:2–3, Matthew 24:30).

We believe that water baptism is an outward sign of our faith, showing that we have died to our old life and risen to new life in Christ (Acts 8:12, Romans 6:4).

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is our Helper and Guide in every part of life.

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues (Acts 2:1–4). The Holy Spirit also gives us spiritual gifts and helps us develop the fruit of the Spirit, like love, joy, and peace (1 Corinthians 12:7–11, Galatians 5:22–23).

We believe in the gospel—the good news that God loves us so much that He gave His only Son, Jesus, to save us. Anyone who believes in Him will have eternal life. Jesus didn’t come to condemn the world but to save it, and we are called to share this message with others (John 3:16–17, Acts 20:24).

We believe that Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6). The Bible says that if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved (Romans 10:9–10).

No matter who you are or where you come from, God’s love and grace are for you!

  1. VICTORY OVER SIN
    We believe that sin separated us from God, and the consequence of sin is death. But the good news is that Romans 6:23 doesn’t end there! It also says, “But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Through Jesus, we have been redeemed by His blood and completely forgiven (Ephesians 1:7). The Bible also says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). That’s why it’s so important for anyone who believes in Jesus to acknowledge their need for Him and receive His full forgiveness.

    We believe that as followers of Jesus, we are called to live in victory over sin. The Bible encourages us to “walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). While sin always leads to negative consequences, these are not punishments from God but rather the natural results of sin itself. Just like touching fire will cause burns, sin brings destruction. But in Christ, we are set free to live a life of purpose and righteousness.

    We believe that grace teaches us to turn away from sin and live godly lives. The Bible says, “The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age” (Titus 2:11–12). Grace is not an excuse to sin—it is the power to live differently! Anyone who uses grace as an excuse to keep sinning has misunderstood the gospel and does not represent what we believe.

    We believe that sin has no power over those who truly understand God’s grace and their new identity in Christ. Romans 6:8, 12–14 reminds us: “Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him…Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.”

    “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” (Romans 6:14)

  2. THE POWER OF GRACE
    We believe that the gospel of grace produces good fruit in our lives. It empowers us to live victoriously over sin, build strong marriages and families, and be generous and abundant in every area of life. Romans 5:17 declares, “Much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.” When we receive God’s grace, we don’t just survive—we reign in life!

    We believe that true believers in Jesus don’t see grace as an excuse to sin. How could they, when they’ve been so deeply touched by His love and sacrifice? Instead of wanting to stay in sin, they long to break free from it. We’ve seen firsthand how the message of God’s grace changes lives—countless testimonies of people who have been set free from pornography, addiction, alcoholism, and other destructive habits. That’s the power of the gospel of grace! When Jesus is preached, sin loses its grip, and true transformation happens.

  3. THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE
    We believe that we are now living under the new covenant of grace. As John 1:17 says, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” The law was given through a servant, but grace came through the Son. The law demands righteousness from imperfect people, while grace supplies righteousness as a gift. Under the law, Moses’ first miracle turned water into blood, bringing death. But Jesus’ first miracle turned water into wine, bringing joy and celebration. The law brings condemnation, but grace brings life (2 Corinthians 3:6).

    We believe that through Jesus’ finished work on the cross, everyone who believes in Him as Lord and Savior is under the new covenant of grace. The law was about what we must do to be justified, but grace is about what Jesus has already done for us. Under the law, people were disqualified by their disobedience, but under grace, we are qualified by Jesus’ obedience. The law says righteousness comes from doing right, but grace says righteousness comes from believing right (Romans 4:3–8). Because of Jesus, we are not striving to be accepted—we are already made righteous by faith!

    For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17)

    We believe that the Ten Commandments are holy, just, and good, reflecting the perfect law of God. However, as Galatians 3:11 states, “no one is justified by the law in the sight of God.” Righteousness cannot be achieved through works but only through faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:16 reminds us that “a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ.” Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross fulfilled the law, making way for grace. Our identity is no longer found in rule-keeping but in Christ, who now lives in us (Galatians 2:19-21).

    We believe that when a person experiences the transforming power of God’s grace, they will naturally desire to live a holy life. The grace of God produces true holiness from within, not by obligation but by love. As Romans 13:10 says, “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”

    We believe that under grace, believers don’t just keep the law—they go beyond it. The law commands outward obedience, but grace changes the heart. The law says not to commit adultery, but grace teaches a husband to love his wife as Christ loved the church. The law says not to steal, but grace transforms a person to give generously. Zacchaeus, upon encountering Jesus, didn’t just stop cheating people—he gave half of his wealth to the poor (Luke 19:8). That is the power of grace—it doesn’t just restrain sin; it produces righteousness and transforms lives from the inside out!

  4. TRUE REPENTANCE IN CHRIST
    We believe that repentance is more than just feeling sorry for sin—it’s about a real change of heart and mind. The Greek word metanoia means “a change of mind,” showing that true repentance isn’t about outward penance but an inward transformation. Someone may feel guilty or even cry over their mistakes, yet without a heart change, they won’t experience true freedom. Real repentance happens when a person recognizes their wrongdoing and turns to Jesus, embracing His grace (2 Corinthians 7:9-10).

    We believe that true repentance isn’t about human effort but about putting faith in Jesus’ finished work. Struggling with sin? The answer isn’t trying harder—it’s believing that Jesus has already paid for that sin on the cross. When we focus on His grace, we receive His forgiveness, favor, and power to overcome. No matter how many times we fail, we don’t have to run from Jesus—we run to Him. He is the solution, the answer, and the victory over sin’s cycle (Romans 5:17).

    For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:17)

    We believe that the moment we accepted Jesus, we were completely forgiven, made righteous, and saved. We were also sanctified in Him (Hebrews 10:10). However, sanctification is both a finished work and a continuous journey. While we can’t become more righteous (since Jesus has made us fully righteous), we can grow in holiness—meaning, we grow in living out what Christ has already done for us. The more we deepen our relationship with Jesus and His grace, the more we walk in holiness. As Hebrews 10:14 reminds us, we are “being sanctified” even though we have already been “perfected forever” by Jesus’ sacrifice.

    We believe that the Bible is our foundation for truth. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Some may teach that grace means right living doesn’t matter, but that’s not true. Grace doesn’t remove holiness—it fuels it. The more we understand God’s love and forgiveness, the more we naturally walk in righteousness. However, we firmly believe that God does not correct us through sickness, accidents, or tragedies. His correction comes through His Word and His Spirit, just as “a father corrects a child in whom he delights” (Proverbs 3:12, NLT).

  5. OUR FATHER’S HEART TO PROVIDE FOR US
    We believe that our heavenly Father deeply desires to provide for His children, just as earthly parents provide for theirs. Jesus expressed this in the Sermon on the Mount:

    “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” (Matthew 6:31–32)

    However, while God wants us to experience abundance and success (2 Corinthians 9:8, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1–3), He does not want us to be consumed by materialism or the pursuit of wealth (Ecclesiastes 5:10, Matthew 6:24).

    The apostle Paul clarifies this in his letter to Timothy:

    “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:6–11)

    We believe that our priority should always be to seek Jesus first and make Him the center of our lives—not the pursuit of money or success. When we trust in Him, His blessings follow. God’s prosperity is holistic, not just material or financial. As 3 John 1:2 says, it begins with the prosperity of the soul.

    Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2)

  6. GENEROSITY AND BLESSING OTHERS
    We believe that those who live under grace naturally develop a spirit of generosity. They give freely of their time, energy, and financial resources to support, love, and care for those in need.

    As a church, we actively participate in and sow generously into many grassroots initiatives in our local community, as well as humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.

    For those who are financially well off, we encourage them to follow the apostle Paul’s advice:

    “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” (1 Timothy 6:17–19)

    We believe in biblical generosity, not the so-called “prosperity gospel.” We do not teach that all believers will be wealthy, nor do we advocate greed, materialism, or the love of money. Instead, we believe that we are blessed to be a blessing to others (Genesis 12:3, 2 Corinthians 9:8).

  7. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HOLY COMMUNION
    We believe that Holy Communion commemorates the Lord’s death. We partake of it in remembrance of Him, as taught in 1 Corinthians 11:24–25.

    The Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist (from the Greek word eucharistia, meaning “thanksgiving”), reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice at the cross:

    “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)

    When we partake in faith, we give thanks and receive afresh all that Jesus accomplished at the cross—health, wholeness, and peace.

    Like the psalmist, we proclaim with gratitude: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:1–5)
    We believe in partaking of Holy Communion corporately as the unified body of Christ every Sunday, following the tradition of the early church in Acts.

    The Bible tells us:
    “On the first day of the week…the disciples came together to break bread.” (Acts 20:7)

    We believe that we are called to follow the example of the early church in Acts, who:

    “Continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

    The early believers had a deep revelation of the significance, importance, and power of Holy Communion. This is why they didn’t partake only occasionally.

    They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. (Acts 2:46, NLT)

  8. PARTAKING WORTHILY IN HOLY COMMUNION
    We believe that every time we partake of Holy Communion—whether in a corporate church service or from “house to house” as in the early church (Acts 2:46)—we should examine ourselves to ensure we partake in a manner worthy of the Lord’s Supper.

    To partake worthily means to partake with a revelation of His finished work, recognizing that this is not an ordinary meal, but one that is holy and set apart.

    It means partaking with our faith centered on the Lord Jesus, always remembering:

    As we partake of the bread, we remember His body was broken so that ours might be made whole (1 Corinthians 11:24, Isaiah 53:5). As we partake of the cup, we remember His blood was shed for the forgiveness and remission of all our sins (Matthew 26:28, Colossians 2:13).

  9. UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
    We believe that while there are differing practices and beliefs across various Christian denominations throughout history, we can all still fellowship harmoniously as part of the body of Christ.
    We believe in being united around the core foundational Christian doctrines as articulated in the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed
    (1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:3).