What We Believe

repentance = metanoia

metanoia method

Metanoia : in the greek means the way of transformative change of heart or mind, literally meaning to "think differently" or "change one's mind". To change , repent, one’s conversion in theology. It represents a fundamental shift in perspective, direction, and spiritual condition, rather than just remorse.

It signifies a total reorientation of life.

Metanoia Methods represents a biblical philosophy approach to life, focusing on personal spiritual growth, development, mental and physical discipline. It’s the heart transformation aspect into a lifelong journey of being born again as a new creation in Christ emphasizing on character cultivation over one’s lifetime.

KEY BIBLICAL OCCURRENCES OF METANOIA (reptance)

Matthew 3:8, 11: John the Baptist calls for fruit worthy of repentance (metanoia) and baptizes for that purpose.
Matthew 9:13, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:32: Jesus states He came to call sinners to repentance (metanoia).
Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3: John preaches a "baptism of repentance (metanoia) for the remission of sins".
Luke 15:7: Jesus mentions joy in heaven over one sinner who repents (metanoia).
Luke 24:47: Repentance (metanoia) and remission of sins are to be preached to all nations.
Acts 11:18: The early church concludes that God granted repentance (metanoia) to the Gentiles.
Acts 19:4: Paul explains that John's baptism was one of repentance (metanoia).
Acts 20:21: Paul testifies of repentance (metanoia) toward God and faith in Jesus.
Acts 26:20: The call to do works consistent with repentance (metanoia).
Romans 2:4: The goodness of God leads to repentance (metanoia).
2 Corinthians 7:9-10: Paul distinguishes godly sorrow that brings repentance (metanoia) from worldly sorrow.
2 Timothy 2:25: The hope that God will grant opponents repentance (metanoia).
Hebrews 6:1, 6: Referring to repentance (metanoia) from dead works and the impossibility of restoring those who fall away.
2 Peter 3:9: God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance

Core Beliefs

The following are the core beliefs of Selo Lozano based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

God

There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Revelation

God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.

Mankind

Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.

The Fall

When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.

Salvation

Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.

The Church

The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ressurection

Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.