Our Beliefs
See how we view God, Jesus, the Bible, man, and many significant aspects of our faith.
The Godhead
We believe in one God who eternally exists as the Godhead, or Trinity, consisting of three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19). We believe God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are fully divine and are distinct Persons. The three Persons of the Trinity are co-equal, co-eternal, one in essence and power and united in action (John 10:29-30; Hebrews 1:1-3).
God's Word
We believe that the Bible is the complete written Word of God, sixty-six books in the Old and New Testaments, that each and every Word in the original manuscripts was inspired by God, and therefore completely without error. It is authoritative, living, active, relevant, and unchanging (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12).
Spiritual Forces
We believe that there is a spiritual battle taking place, and the Christians are involved in this battle (Ephesians 6:12). We believe that angels were originally created as holy creatures, but now exist as fallen angels called demons and un-fallen angels (Psalm 148:2-5; Jude 1:6). Satan is a fallen angel who, with other demonic faces, opposes the One True God (Job 1:6; Luke 10:8). Satan and his demons have already been defeated and will be punished by being cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14-15).
Sin
We believe that sin is the breaking of any part of God's revealed standard. Since Adam's rebellion, sin nature continues to be passed down (Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-10; Romans 5:12). Every human is thus born a sinner, causing any intimate relationship with God to be severed, leading to separation from Him (Romans 3:23; 6:23; Galatians 6:7-8; Revelation 21:8).
Salvation
We believe that salvation is the free gift of God brought to us by His grace and received by personal faith in Christ alone (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9). Christ died as a sinless substitute for the forgiveness of sins, rising again from the dead for people of all ages and times (1 Peter 1:17-21; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Ephesians 1:7). Salvation is apart from any sacraments, good works, or human merit (Romans 3:20; Ephesians 2:8-9). All who receive this salvation are freed from the ultimate result of sin and are spiritually born into permanent membership in the family of God (2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:38-39).
Christian Life
We believe that every believer is to pursue a life of righteousness and good works, to exhibit the fruit and fullness of the Spirit (Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 2:8-10), and to fulfill the Great Commission in making disciples of every nation (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8).
The Church
We believe that all believers are members of the Body of Christ, the Church, which Christ is building (Matthew 16:18). This Body is present on earth in local churches where believers should assemble for teaching, fellowship, prayer, and ministry where each believer is practicing their spiritual gift(s) (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24-25; Colossians 3:16). This local church observes the symbolical practices of believer baptism and communion (Matthew 28:19-20; John 13:1-17). Our body of believers is led by a team of God-appointed elders, shepherds, and deacons who, in submission to Christ, seek to lead and shepherd the Body in accordance with God's Word (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2-3).
Governing Authorities
We believe that along with the institution of the Church, God has established the institution of government and the family (1 Peter 2:13-17). In relation to the government, we believe that Christians are to be subject to the rulers and authorities that God has placed over them and are to obey those authorities in all things unless it requires direct disobedience to God (Romans 13:1-7; Mark 12:13-17).
Humanity
We believe that all people are created in God's own image (Genesis 1:26-28), but from the time of Adam's rebellion (Genesis 3:1-24) all human beings are now born with a sinful nature, resulting in spiritual and physical death (Romans 5:12; 6:23), unable to save themselves (Romans 3:9-25).
Family
We believe that along with the institution of the Church, God has established the institution of government and the family (1 Peter 2:13-17). We believe that God has established the family and has given equal value, but specific roles, to husbands, wives, and children (Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:4; Exodus 20:12).
Future Life
We believe in the blessed hope of the imminent return of the Christ for His Church in His second coming. This is where He calls His own to Himself and judges those who have rejected Him (1 Thessalonians 4:17; Titus 2:13). We believe the Biblical description of an eternal state of punishment for the unsaved in hell and an eternal state of blessing for the saved in heaven (Matthew 25:31-46; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:11-15).