Our Beliefs
One God
The Bible teaches that God is the Creator of all things, the Sustainer, and the Lord of our lives. He has eternally existed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are coequal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1 • Genesis 1:26-27 • Genesis 3:22 • Psalm 90:2 • Matthew 28:19 • 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the living Son of God and Savior. Through Him, God opened the way to abundant and eternal life through His death, burial, and resurrection to all who call on Christ’s name.
Matthew 1:22-23 • Isaiah 9:6 • John 1:1-5 • Hebrews 4:14-15 • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 • Romans 1:3-4 • Acts 1:9-11 • Colossians 2:9-10 • 1 Timothy 6:14-15
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit lives in every believer from salvation.
The Holy Spirit is God Himself, encouraging, guiding, and transforming us into the image of Christ. The New Testament teaches the ministry of all believers, acknowledging that the Holy Spirit gives various gifts to members of the body so that every member can make a contribution to the effective ministry of the entire church. We are a Spirit-filled church striving to fulfill God’s will and to become more like His Son, Jesus Christ.
Acts 1:8 • John 14:16-17 • John 16:7-13 • Galatians 5:25 • 1 Corinthians 2:12 • 1 Corinthians 3:16 • Ephesians 1:13 • 2 Corinthians 13:14 • 1 Peter 1:2
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired written Word of God. It is the authoritative rule of faith and practice for disciples of Jesus Christ and the Church.
2 Timothy 3:16 • 2 Peter 1:20-21 • Psalm 119:105 • Psalm 119:160 • Psalm 12:6 • Proverbs 30:5 • Isaiah 55:11
Eternity
We will exist eternally, with or without God.
We have been created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Being eternally separated from God is hell. Being eternally united with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 3:16 • John 2:25; 5:11-13 • Romans 6:23 • Revelation 20:15
Salvation
Salvation is God’s gift to us.
We can never make up for our sins through self-improvement or good deeds. Salvation comes only through trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s gift of forgiveness. We find salvation when we turn away from our self-directed lives and turn to Jesus in faith. Eternal life begins when a person accepts Jesus Christ into their heart through faith. The believer is secure, not because of their own strength, but because of the grace and keeping power of God and His unwavering faithfulness, who promises to never let go.
Romans 6:23 • Ephesians 2:8-9 • John 14:6 • Romans 5:1 • Romans 5:8 • Romans 10:9-10
Water Baptism
We understand the importance of baptism. It symbolizes a believer’s commitment to Jesus and His teachings, acting as a visible affirmation of our faith in Him. We believe that baptism is essential for Christian discipleship and provides a wonderful opportunity to proclaim our allegiance to Jesus. It is a significant and sacred event, and we are committed to assisting believers in honoring this important milestone in their spiritual journey. Through the celebration of baptism, we affirm our faith in Jesus and our desire to serve Him and others.
Matthew 3:16-17 • Matthew 28:18-20 • Acts 2:41 • Acts 8:12 • Romans 6:4 • Colossians 2:12 • 1 Peter 3:21
Communion
We observe the Lord’s Supper, just as the disciples did with Jesus before His crucifixion. As we partake of the bread and juice, we remember our Lord’s sacrifice, and in doing so, we strengthen our relationship with Him.
Matthew 26:26-28 • Luke 22:19-20 • 1 Corinthians 11:25-27