Beliefs

We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired and inerrant Word of God. It is the authoritative scripture for all matters of faith and practice, and it reveals God’s will for humanity (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21).

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is the doctrine of the Trinity, and it is essential to our understanding of God’s nature and work (Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-14, 2 Corinthians 13:14).

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. We affirm His sinless life, His atoning death on the cross for the forgiveness of sins, His victorious resurrection from the dead, His ascension into heaven, and His eventual return to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 1:9-11).

We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. We are saved from sin and eternal separation from God through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus. Salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned by human effort or good works  (Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Romans 10:9-10). your text

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, sent to indwell, empower, and guide believers in their Christian Walk. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, regenerates the heart, equips believers with spiritual gifts, and produces the fruit of the Spirit (John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23).

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, composed of all believers in Jesus Christ, who are called to worship God, serve others, and share the message of salvation. The Church is empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry out Christ’s Great Commission to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 1:22-23).ext

We believe in the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ to earth to establish His eternal Kingdom. At His return, He will judge the living and the dead, rewarding the righteous and condemning the unrighteous. This is the hope of every believer and the culmination of God’s redemptive plan (Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 22:12).  zAwzq1a

We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people: the righteous to eternal life in God’s presence, and the unrighteous to eternal separation from God. The resurrection of the dead is a central part of our hope in Christ (1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Revelation 20:11-15).

We believe in two ordinances instituted by Jesus Christ for the Church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion). Baptism is an outward sign of inward transformation, symbolizing the believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3-4). The Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice, a proclamation of His death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

We believe that believers are called to live holy lives in obedience to God’s Word, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and love our neighbors as ourselves. Our faith is expressed through acts of love, service, and justice, as we seek to spread the gospel, care for the poor, and meet the needs of others (Matthew 22:37-39, James 1:27, Micah 6:8).

 We believe that it is the duty and privilege of every believer to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world, making disciples of all nations. We are called to proclaim the Good News of salvation through faith in Jesus, as He commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8).