Our Foundation
The convictions beneath the creativity.
Open Almond Studios is rooted in the historic Christian faith. We create alongside the broader body of Christ to serve churches, families, ministries, and believers from many Christian traditions.
“rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.”
Our Posture
Open Almond Studios is not a church or denomination, and we do not claim ecclesial authority. This statement identifies the core biblical convictions that shape our stories, games, resources, and ministry partnerships.
Faithful Christians may differ on secondary doctrines, traditions, and practices. We are grateful to work with believers from many traditions while holding firmly to the truths at the heart of the Christian faith.
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Our Core Convictions
These statements are intentionally centered on historic Christian essentials rather than secondary denominational distinctives.
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We believe the Bible is God’s inspired Word and the authoritative foundation for faith, life, and the work we create.
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.”
See also: Psalm 119:105 · Hebrews 4:12
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We believe in one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct in person and one in divine being.
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
See also: Deuteronomy 6:4 · 2 Corinthians 13:14
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We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man—His incarnation, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and promised return.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God … The Word became flesh.”
See also: Colossians 1:15–20 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
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We believe every person is made in the image of God with inherent dignity and worth, and that all have sinned and need God’s grace.
“God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.”
See also: Romans 3:23 · Romans 5:12
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We believe salvation is God’s gift, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ—not earned through human merit.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.”
See also: John 3:16 · Romans 5:8 · Titus 3:4–7
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We believe the Holy Spirit convicts, gives life, sanctifies, guides, and equips believers for godly living and faithful service.
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things.”
See also: Romans 8:9–14 · Galatians 5:22–25
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We believe the Church is the body of Christ—called to worship, discipleship, fellowship, service, and witness in the world.
“There is one body and one Spirit … one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.”
See also: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 · Hebrews 10:24–25
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We believe followers of Jesus are called to love God and neighbor, walk in obedience, pursue holiness, practice mercy, and bear good fruit.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart … You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
See also: Micah 6:8 · James 1:22 · Galatians 5:13–14
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We believe Jesus Christ will return, the dead will be raised, God will renew all things, evil will not have the final word, and His kingdom will endure forever.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore.”
See also: 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 · Titus 2:13
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We believe the Church is one body under Jesus Christ. Christians may faithfully disagree on secondary doctrines, traditions, and practices while remaining brothers and sisters in Christ. We seek to hold firmly to biblical truth, extend grace where Scripture permits differences, and work alongside believers from many Christian traditions for the glory of God and the advancement of the gospel.
“That they may all be one … that the world may believe that you sent me.”
See also: Ephesians 4:1–6 · Romans 14:1–4
Working Across Traditions
We do not expect every church, ministry, family, or table we serve to agree on every secondary question. Our aim is to create from clear Christian convictions while making room to work together wherever faithfulness allows.
“So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.”
Our branches may reach in many directions. The root does not change.
