What We Believe

GOD IS OUR CREATOR AND LORD

We believe in the God of the Bible who eternally exists in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and that these three are one God.  He created all things by his will and upholds all things by His powerful word. God is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He desires to be involved in the lives of people, so that no one should perish but that all should repent. God hears and answers prayers, and will save all from sin and death who come to Him through His Son. God revealed Himself as a Father and has revealed His character through the person and life of Jesus.Ps. 18:30; Ps. 66:19; Ps. 77:13; Matt. 28:19-20; Mark 12:29; John 1:1-4; John 4:23-24; Rom. 3:22-24; Phil. 2:6; Col. 1:15-17

JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD

We believe that Jesus, the begotten Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary. The Old Testament prophesied about Jesus; fully God and fully man, many times. Jesus lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect, atoning sacrifice by dying a sinner’s death on the cross, for the sins of all people . He rose from the dead after three days in His power and might over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return to earth to reign as King soon.Isa. 7:14; Isa. 9:6; Matt. 1:18, 20, 23; Luke 1:27-35; John 1:1, 14; John 20:28; Rom. 3:23; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 2:5-6; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 4:15

THE HOLY SPIRIT DESIRES TO LIVE IN US

We believe that the Holy Spirit is present in the world, to make men and women aware of their need for Jesus. The Holy Spirit lives in those who believe and guides us through His leadership daily. He provides Children of God with power for living and guidance in doing what is right. Believers can understand spiritual truth, are convicted of righteousness, and produce fruits that reflect the character of God.Gen. 1:2; Job 33:4; John 16:7-11; John 14:16-17; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6; Rom. 8:9-11, 26-27; Rom. 12; 1 Cor. 12:4-14; Titus 3:5-7

THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD

We believe that the Bible is a God-given gift to man and is God’s written revelation to man, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the supreme source of trutheithout error for Gods children about Gods principles and godly living. The Bible is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness so that followers of Jesus may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.Prov. 30:5; Rom. 16:25-26; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:21; 2 Pet. 1:20-21

PEOPLE ARE GOD’S SPECIAL CREATION

We believe that without exception every man is totally corrupt and needs a Savior in order to restore a relationship with God.We believe that man was created in the image of God and has a soul that lives in a body. God gave mankind freewill, starting from Adam and Eve, which they used to disobey God. That first sin had many consequences: God had to remove Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, curses were pronounced, the process of physical death began and man died spiritually - losing the nature of God nd intimacy with God. All humans are born in sin, which pays out death, destroys God’s original design for humanity and creates disconnection in relationship. Good works and self-improvement can never restore what sin has caused. Every person is in need of the savior; Jesus Christ.Gen. 2:17; Gen. 2:26; Gen. 3:6, 14-19, 23; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:12-19; 1 Thess. 5

SALVATION IS GOD’S FREE GIFT TO US, BUT WE MUST ACCEPT IT

No human effort or good works can produce salvation, it is rather a gift from God. We believe that Jesus shed His blood, dying on the cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for sins. The only grounds for salvation was His atoning death and victorious resurrection, which allowed reconciliation to God and new birth by the Holy Spirit. We start our journey of salvation by believing in the heart and confessing with the mouth that Jesus is Lord. At salvation, the believer’s sin nature begins to die and a new nature is birthed that allows control over the sin nature. They are cleansed from all unrighteousness and their spirit is justified (just as if they have never sinned before God).Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:1-7; John 1:29; John 14:17, 23; John 15:4; Acts 4:12; Acts 16:31; Rom. 3:10-12, 23, 25; Rom. 5:12-21; Rom. 8:11; Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; Gal. 2:16; Gal. 3:8; Eph. 1:17; Eph. 2:8-9; Col. 1:14, 20; Col. 5:9; Titus 3:5; Heb. 9:22; Heb. 9-13; 1 Pet. 1:19; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5; Rev. 3:20; Rev. 5:9

THE CHURCH IS THE VISIBLE GATHERING OF ALL THOSE WHO ARE FOLLOWING CHRIST

We believe that Jesus is the Head of the Church and Lord over our lives. Whenever we gather for worship, teaching of the Word of God and prayer, Jesus is in our midst. ,We submit to Jesus, as the Body of Christ by making daily choices that please Him. We believe in regular fellowship to build each other up and spur each other in love and good works. We believe that the primary role of Church leadership is to empower the saints for the work of everyday ministry and that it is the member’s duty to share the gospel of Jesus with others.Mat 18:20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:19-22; Eph. 5:19-21; Heb. 10:23-25