{"id":507,"date":"2025-04-17T15:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/?page_id=507"},"modified":"2025-04-22T17:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:36:46","slug":"our-belief","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/?page_id=507","title":{"rendered":"Our Belief"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Belief<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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  1. We believe<\/b> the entire bible as the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of conduct and culture for all born-again believers.<\/span><\/li>
  2. We believe<\/b> in the Trinity. Godhead is one God expressing Himself in three separate and distinct personalities as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.<\/span><\/li>
  3. We believe <\/b>Jesus Christ is literal Son of God that was born in the flesh as the saviour of the world.<\/span><\/li>
  4. We believe <\/b>Jesus Christ came and lived in the flesh, and was crucified on the cross and on the third day He rose up triumphantly from the dead.<\/span><\/li>
  5. We believe <\/b>there is no other name besides the name of Jesus Christ given on earth among men by which men must be saved.<\/span><\/li>
  6. We believe <\/b>in a day of final judgement where every man will receive the reward of their obedience. To the justified, an eternal abode in literal heaven, and to the unjust, an equally eternal abode in literal hell.<\/span><\/li>
  7. We believe <\/b>that Jesus Christ is coming back again to establish the reign of God\u2019s kingdom on the earth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    Therefore, to make our calling and election sure:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    1. We believe<\/b> that we should by the aid of the Holy Spirit, walk together in Christian love and strive for the advancement of the church (the gathering of God\u2019s people \u2013 which this church is a part) in knowledge, holiness and unity.<\/span><\/li>
    2. We Believe<\/b> we should promote the prosperity of the church and her spirituality; sustain her worship, ordinances, doctrines, and discipline.<\/span><\/li>
    3. We believe <\/b>we should contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spreading of the gospel through all nations.<\/span><\/li>
    4. We believe<\/b> that we should establish and maintain family and personal devotions; to educate our children with a Christian worldview.<\/span><\/li>
    5. We believe <\/b>that we should seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances.<\/span><\/li>
    6. We believe <\/b>that we should walk worthy of our Christian calling in this world; be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, exemplary in our language, conversation and in exercise of self-control.<\/span><\/li>
    7. We believe <\/b>that we should avoid sinful acts as described in Galatians 5:19-21, and should develop the fruits of the Spirit in our Christian walk, as described in Galatians 5:22-23.<\/span><\/li>
    8. We believe <\/b>that we should be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of God and at being hearer as well as a doer of the Word of God at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    9. We believe<\/b> that the term \u201cmarriage\u201d has only one meaning and that is the marriage sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture.<\/span><\/li>
    10. We believe<\/b> marriage would be esteemed honourable in all respects in the life of the dedicated Christian, and sexual intimacy should only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    11. We believe<\/b> that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.<\/span><\/li>
    12. \u00a0\u00a0We believe<\/b> that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography or any attempt to change one\u2019s sex, or disagreement with one\u2019s biological sex, is sinful and offensive to God.<\/span><\/li>
    13. We believe <\/b>the church reserve the right and responsibility to apply biblical discipline, in situations where any member\u2019s refusal to adhere to this expression of belief is deemed to be detrimental to the function and integrity of the Church.<\/span><\/li>
    14. \u00a0<\/span>We believe<\/b> that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    15. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0We believe<\/b> that sanctification is very important experience that every child of God must have to be able to live a Holy life (John 17:19; I Peter 1:15-16). God called us unto Holiness (I Thess. 4:7; Rom. 12:1-2).<\/span><\/li>
    16. We believe<\/b> that the born-again Christian would avoid the misuse of the tongue as in foolish talking or jesting (Eph. 5:4).<\/span><\/li>
    17. We believe<\/b> in covenant naming and dedication of new born babies. Whenever a child is born to the family of a member of the church, the church shall conduct a covenant naming in a consecration service for the child on the 8th day. The parents shall at a later date bring the child unto the House of the Lord to present him\/her in a Thanksgiving and Dedication Service unto the Lord (1 Sam. 1:22; Luke. 22:22-24; Matt. 19:13-15).<\/span><\/li>
    18. We believe<\/b> that every person must be treated with compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity.\u00a0 Hateful and harassing behaviour or attitudes directed toward any individual or group are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture nor the doctrines of the Church.<\/span><\/li>
    19. We believe<\/b> that we should be our brother\u2019s keeper; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy and courtesy in speech.<\/span><\/li>
    20. We believe <\/b>we should be slow to take offense, always ready to reconcile, being mindful of the teachings of our Lord Jesus to secure it without delay.<\/span><\/li>
    21. We believe<\/b> where conflict exists, the church possesses all the resources necessary to resolve personal disputes between members.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
    22. We believe t<\/b>herefore that Christians should not bring civil lawsuits against other Christians or the church to resolve personal disputes, but may seek compensation for injuries from other person\u2019s insurance company as long as the claim is pursued without malice or slander (1 Cor. 6:1-8; Eph. 4:31-32).<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

      We believe<\/b> that everywhere we find ourselves as led by God\u2019s Spirit, we shall as soon as practicable unite with other believers to form a local assembly of the church where we can carry out the spirit of God\u2019s covenant and the principles of His Word<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      these are our values and our values make us who we are<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      We believe the entire bible as the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of conduct and culture for all born-again believers<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe in the Trinity. Godhead is one God expressing Himself in three separate and distinct personalities as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe Jesus Christ is literal Son of God that was born in the flesh as the saviour of the world<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe Jesus Christ came and lived in the flesh, and was crucified on the cross and on the third day He rose up triumphantly from the dead<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe there is no other name besides the name of Jesus Christ given on earth among men by which men must be saved.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe in a day of final judgement where every man will receive the reward of their obedience. To the justified, an eternal abode in literal heaven, and to the unjust, an equally eternal abode in literal hell.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that Jesus Christ is coming back again to establish the reign of God\u2019s kingdom on the earth.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should by the aid of the Holy Spirit, walk together in Christian love and strive for the advancement of the church (the gathering of God\u2019s people \u2013 which this church is a part) in knowledge, holiness and unity. <\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We Believe we should promote the prosperity of the church and her spirituality; sustain her worship, ordinances, doctrines, and discipline<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe we should contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spreading of the gospel through all nations<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should establish and maintain family and personal devotions; to educate our children with a Christian worldview.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should walk worthy of our Christian calling in this world; be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, exemplary in our language, conversation and in exercise of self-control.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should avoid sinful acts as described in Galatians 5:19-21, and should develop the fruits of the Spirit in our Christian walk, as described in Galatians 5:22-23. <\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of God and at being hearer as well as a doer of the Word of God at all times.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that the term \u201cmarriage\u201d has only one meaning and that is the marriage sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe marriage would be esteemed honourable in all respects in the life of the dedicated Christian, and sexual intimacy should only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography or any attempt to change one\u2019s sex, or disagreement with one\u2019s biological sex, is sinful and offensive to God.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe the church reserve the right and responsibility to apply biblical discipline, in situations where any member\u2019s refusal to adhere to this expression of belief is deemed to be detrimental to the function and integrity of the Church.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. <\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that sanctification is very important experience that every child of God must have to be able to live a Holy life (John 17:19; I Peter 1:15-16). God called us unto Holiness (I Thess. 4:7; Rom. 12:1-2).<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that the born-again Christian would avoid the misuse of the tongue as in foolish talking or jesting (Eph. 5:4).\n<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe in covenant naming and dedication of new born babies. Whenever a child is born to the family of a member of the church, the church shall conduct a covenant naming in a consecration service for the child on the 8th day. The parents shall at a later date bring the child unto the House of the Lord to present him\/her in a Thanksgiving and Dedication Service unto the Lord (1 Sam. 1:22; Luke. 22:22-24; Matt. 19:13-15).\n<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that every person must be treated with compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity. Hateful and harassing behaviour or attitudes directed toward any individual or group are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture nor the doctrines of the Church.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that we should be our brother\u2019s keeper; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy and courtesy in speech.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe we should be slow to take offense, always ready to reconcile, being mindful of the teachings of our Lord Jesus to secure it without delay. <\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe therefore that Christians should not bring civil lawsuits against other Christians or the church to resolve personal disputes, but may seek compensation for injuries from other person\u2019s insurance company as long as the claim is pursued without malice or slander (1 Cor. 6:1-8; Eph. 4:31-32).\n<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      We believe that everywhere we find ourselves as led by God\u2019s Spirit, we shall as soon as practicable unite with other believers to form a local assembly of the church where we can carry out the spirit of God\u2019s covenant and the principles of His Word.\n<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Our Belief We believe the entire bible as the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of conduct and culture for all born-again believers. We believe in the Trinity. Godhead is one God expressing Himself in three separate and distinct personalities as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ is literal Son of God that was born in the flesh as the saviour of the world. We believe Jesus Christ came and lived in the flesh, and was crucified on the cross and on the third day He rose up triumphantly from the dead. We believe there is no other name besides the name of Jesus Christ given on earth among men by which men must be saved. We believe in a day of final judgement where every man will receive the reward of their obedience. To the justified, an eternal abode in literal heaven, and to the unjust, an equally eternal abode in literal hell. We believe that Jesus Christ is coming back again to establish the reign of God\u2019s kingdom on the earth.\u00a0\u00a0 Therefore, to make our calling and election sure:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We believe that we should by the aid of the Holy Spirit, walk together in Christian love and strive for the advancement of the church (the gathering of God\u2019s people \u2013 which this church is a part) in knowledge, holiness and unity. We Believe we should promote the prosperity of the church and her spirituality; sustain her worship, ordinances, doctrines, and discipline. We believe we should contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spreading of the gospel through all nations. We believe that we should establish and maintain family and personal devotions; to educate our children with a Christian worldview. We believe that we should seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances. We believe that we should walk worthy of our Christian calling in this world; be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, exemplary in our language, conversation and in exercise of self-control. We believe that we should avoid sinful acts as described in Galatians 5:19-21, and should develop the fruits of the Spirit in our Christian walk, as described in Galatians 5:22-23. We believe that we should be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of God and at being hearer as well as a doer of the Word of God at all times.\u00a0 We believe that the term \u201cmarriage\u201d has only one meaning and that is the marriage sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe marriage would be esteemed honourable in all respects in the life of the dedicated Christian, and sexual intimacy should only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other.\u00a0\u00a0 We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. \u00a0\u00a0We believe that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography or any attempt to change one\u2019s sex, or disagreement with one\u2019s biological sex, is sinful and offensive to God. We believe the church reserve the right and responsibility to apply biblical discipline, in situations where any member\u2019s refusal to adhere to this expression of belief is deemed to be detrimental to the function and integrity of the Church. \u00a0We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0We believe that sanctification is very important experience that every child of God must have to be able to live a Holy life (John 17:19; I Peter 1:15-16). God called us unto Holiness (I Thess. 4:7; Rom. 12:1-2). We believe that the born-again Christian would avoid the misuse of the tongue as in foolish talking or jesting (Eph. 5:4). We believe in covenant naming and dedication of new born babies. Whenever a child is born to the family of a member of the church, the church shall conduct a covenant naming in a consecration service for the child on the 8th day. The parents shall at a later date bring the child unto the House of the Lord to present him\/her in a Thanksgiving and Dedication Service unto the Lord (1 Sam. 1:22; Luke. 22:22-24; Matt. 19:13-15). We believe that every person must be treated with compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity.\u00a0 Hateful and harassing behaviour or attitudes directed toward any individual or group are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture nor the doctrines of the Church. We believe that we should be our brother\u2019s keeper; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy and courtesy in speech. We believe we should be slow to take offense, always ready to reconcile, being mindful of the teachings of our Lord Jesus to secure it without delay. We believe where conflict exists, the church possesses all the resources necessary to resolve personal disputes between members.\u00a0 We believe therefore that Christians should not bring civil lawsuits against other Christians or the church to resolve personal disputes, but may seek compensation for injuries from other person\u2019s insurance company as long as the claim is pursued without malice or slander (1 Cor. 6:1-8; Eph. 4:31-32). We believe that everywhere we find ourselves as led by God\u2019s Spirit, we shall as soon as practicable unite with other believers to form a local assembly of the church where we can carry out the spirit of God\u2019s covenant and the principles of His Word “We Believe…” these are our values and our values make us who we are 1 We believe the entire bible as the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of conduct and culture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-507","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=507"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1138,"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/507\/revisions\/1138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rockfaith.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}