About God
ONE GOD Eternal without Beginning
We believe in one God: Self existing and without cause,
Omniscient, Omnipresent and Omnipotent. He is eternal and perfect in all ways and exists in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all having the same attributes. (Gen. 1:26; 1 John 5:7)
About Jesus
JESUS CHRIST God’s Only Begotten Son
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, (Matt. 3:17) the second person of the triune God, (1 John 5:7), the image of the invisible God, (Col. 1:12-15), existent in eternity past present and future, and as God is creator, (Col.1:16-17). We believe He came to earth as an infant who grew up without sin, to become sin for us that in His sacrifice we can be forgiven, (1 Cor. 5:21). We believe Jesus was crucified on a cross for the sins of all people, died and was buried, raised by God on the third day and is alive forevermore, (John 20). We believe His work on the cross and His resurrection is sufficient for salvation; We believe Salvation is by the Grace of God found only by Faith in Jesus Christ, (Eph. 2:4-10). We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ, (John 14:1-2).
About Holy Spirit
HOLY SPIRIT the Personal Presence of God
We believe the Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the triune God (1 John 5:7) and was present at creation (Gen. 1:1). We believe He is our Comforter (John 14:16); He is our teacher (John 14:26); Spirit of Truth (John 14:17); is sent to us by Jesus (John 16:7); is our leader (John 16:13), empowers us to be effective witnesses (Acts 1:8); speaks direction (Acts 13:1-2); seals our salvation (Eph. 1:13, 4:30); fills believers (Acts 2:1-4, Eph. 5:18); and in the very end is seen calling people to “come” (Rev. 22:17). We believe the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are present and active today and come with guidelines (1 Cor. 12:1-11, 1 Cor. 14:1-33).
About Faith
We believe through faith in Jesus Christ alone we receive the forgiveness of sins and are Justified, forever restored into a right relationship with God. We believe all who come and confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in Him are saved by grace through their faith, not by Works it is the Gift of God. (John 3:16-17; Heb. 10:17-18, Eph. 2:8).
About Community and Fellowship
We believe the church is a crucial part of spiritual growth and strength in a believer’s life. We believe all Christians are part of a Community of Believers. We believe God Himself represents this idea in His Holy Trinity; One God existing in three persons, (Gen. 1:26 *emphasis on ‘US’ ), and therefore the Church is to be a Community of Believers and not merely a collection of individuals.
About the Bible
We believe the Bible is the Word of God and is the singular source of truth. We believe the Bible was inspired by God, is Inerrant, Infallible and all Authoritative. Everything we believe comes from this Word. We believe the Bible reveals God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and is light to our life, (Ps. 119:105), (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12)
About Baptism and Communion
We believe baptism and communion are ordinances that are to be observed by the church. They are not to be regarded as a means of salvation but as symbols of what Christ has done for us and in us.(Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26)
About Worship
We believe worship is not only a vital part of the life of a Christ follower but also a privilege and joy (Ps. 100:2).
We believe each Christ follower should live a lifestyle of worship giving glory to God in all things; Living in the likeness of Jesus Christ by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit; and that those Christ followers should gather together (Heb.10:25) in the local church to worship corporately.
We believe when we worship that God in His Holy Spirit comes and dwells with us. (Matt. 18:20, Ps. 22:3)