About Rooted In The Scripture
Accepted Jesus? Not sure what comes next? You’re not alone.
After coming to Jesus, many people have questions and want to understand their Christian faith. Rooted in the Scripture exists to help new believers take their next steps with Jesus, one step at a time.
We offer simple, Bible-based resources that help believers understand what they believe, learn how to follow Jesus daily, and stay rooted in God’s Word.
Our path is simple:
Foundations: Understanding What You Believe
Following Jesus: Learning to Live as a Christian Daily
Living Rooted: Staying rooted in God’s Word
Mission - Vision - Values
Mission - Why we exist?
Rooted in the Scripture helps new believers take their next steps with Jesus, one step at a time.
Vision - What do we hope to see?
New believers are rooted in God’s Word and growing in their walk with Jesus.
Core Values
Rooted In Scripture
God’s Word is our foundation. Everything we share points people back to the Bible.
One Step at a Time
We believe spiritual growth happens gradually. We meet people where they are and help them move forward.
Following Jesus Daily
We encourage believers to walk with Jesus in everyday life, allowing Scripture to shape how they think, live, and serve.
Statement of Faith
The Bible
We believe that the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God. It is the final authority, without error, and applicable to our daily lives.
2 Timothy 3:16
God; Trinity
We believe in one God who exists in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
John 15:26
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He is both fully man and fully God. According to the Scriptures, Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day, taking the punishment we deserved to restore our relationship with God.
John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the promised Comforter, sent to the Church after Jesus ascended to Heaven. He indwells all true believers, teaching and instructing them to fulfill Jesus' commission and live as faithful followers.
John 14:15-16
Mankind
We believe that mankind was created in the image of God. However, due to sinful disobedience, humanity became separated from God, and as a result, all people are now sinners. God regenerates those who repent and confess Jesus Christ as Lord, declaring them righteous, forgiving their sins, and restoring them to a right relationship with God.
Genesis 2:7–3:24
Redemption
We believe that it is God’s plan to offer redemption to all who accept the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on their behalf, restoring the relationship between humanity and God. Through Jesus Christ, believers possess spiritual authority, free from Satan's control. God forgives and adopts all who repent and confess Jesus as Lord, baptizing them with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their future inheritance.
Colossians 1:13-14
Salvation
We believe that salvation is obtained through repentance of sins and faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. His sinless life makes us righteous before God, and His sacrificial death removes our sins, securing our eternal salvation. Salvation cannot be earned or purchased; it is a gift from God.
Ephesians 2:8-9
The Church
We believe that the Church is the living, spiritual body of Jesus Christ, of which Christ is the Head and all believers are members. The church is the instrument for extending His kingdom throughout the world.
Matthew 28:18-20
The Return
We believe that Jesus Christ will physically return to raise the dead, judge the world, and take His rightful place as King of His Kingdom.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Eternity
We believe that Heaven is the eternal destination for all who have placed their faith and hope in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:3-5
About Me
Life Before Jesus
I’m Luiza, and my journey has been life-changing. I had a successful career in New York, along with the luxuries, purchasing power, and all the glamour that came with it. From the outside, it looked like I had everything. But behind the scenes, my life was filled with stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and the pressure of a never-ending rat race. No matter how much I achieved or acquired, it was never enough. I was constantly chasing the next thing, yet feeling emptier with every step. I found myself asking, “Is this really all there is?” I had everything the world promised would make me happy, but I felt completely lost and broken inside. I explored different spiritual paths in search of meaning, but nothing brought the lasting peace I longed for.
Meeting Jesus
That peace finally came when I moved to Portugal and, by God’s grace, accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour in 2020. Completely broken, I fell to my knees and poured out my heart to God, repenting of every unholy thought. In that moment, I chose to stop living for myself and to let Jesus lead my life. Everything began to change. The peace and fulfillment I had been searching for were found in Jesus alone. He gave me a new life, a new identity, and a purpose that nothing in this world could offer. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me!
"I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20
Found Rooted in the Scripture
My life was changed forever. Now I’m passionate about helping others find their way to the new life in Jesus. Through this website, I offer Scripture-based resources that are clear, simple, and encouraging, helping new believers take one step at a time in their journey and discover the joy and peace that come from truly knowing Jesus.
Founded in 2025 by Luiza Sinanian Carneiro.
