Our Beliefs

  • The Bible

    The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.

    Deuteronomy 4:1-2Psalm 119:11, 89, 105Isaiah 40:8Matthew 22:29John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17

    Trinity

    God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.

    Deuteronomy 6:4Isaiah 61:114:10, 16Romans 8:9-111 Corinthians 8:62 Corinthians 13:14

    The Father

    God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.

    Exodus 3:14Numbers 23:19Malachi 3:6John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1Acts 17:28Romans 3:3-4

    15:19, 21-22Ephesians 2

    The Son

    Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.

    Isaiah 7:14; 53Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5Philippians 2:5-11Colossians 1:15; 2:91 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16

    The Holy Spirit

    The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.

    Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-271 Corinthians 3:16Ephesians 1:13-142 Peter 1:2Revelation 22:17

    The Ordinances of the Church

    The two ordinances of the church are Baptism and Holy Communion. Baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized as they are physically able and have opportunity. . Baptism is an outward sign of an inward spiritual renewal and rebirth. Holy Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, consisting of broken bread, the body of Jesus Christ, and the fruit of the vine, the shed blood of our Lord and Savior, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ; a memorial of His suffering and death; our fellowship and communion with all believers; and our prophetic expectation of His second coming.

    Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 8:26-38, I Corinthians 11:26, Ephesians 4:4-6 , II Peter 1:4

    The Eternity

    Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

    John 3:16, 36Romans 6:231 John 2:25; 5:11-13Revelation 20:15

    Salvation

    The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.

    Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24Galatians 2:20; 3:13Ephesians 2:8-10Philippians 2:12-13Hebrews 9:24-28Revelation 3:20

    The Church

    The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.

    Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32Colossians 1:18; 3:151 Timothy 4:141 Peter 5:1-4Revelation 21:2

  • The Five Fold Ministry

    The five-fold ministry positions of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are gifts given to each local church and the universal church. These gifts are for the equipping of believers to spread the gospel of Christ. We believe both men and women are sovereignly chosen by God for these ministry positions.

    (Ephesians 4:8-13; 1 Corinthians 12:4-30, 14:29-31; Galatians 3:26-29; Philippians4:3; Romans 16:1-7)

    Prayer

    Prayer is our ability to communicate with God. Through Jesus’ salvation, we no longer need an intercessor to go between God and us; we can address Him directly. We believe that no monumental thing can be done without prayer preceding it and continuing through it.

    (Psalms 145:18; Proverbs 15:29; Matthew 7:11; Luke 18:1; Romans 8:26; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Timothy 2:8)

    Man

    Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

    (Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11)

    Repentance

    Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell into sin. His only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ. Repentance is a commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ. Through repentance we individually receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation.

    (Genesis 1:26-31, 3:17; Acts 2:38, 3:19; Romans 5:12-21)