Statement of Faith

God

We believe in the one ever-living, eternal God: infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity. This one true God has revealed Himself as Father, through His Son in redemption, and as the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4)

 

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin; that he lived a sinless life, was crucified on Calvary for our sins, and bodily rose from the grave; and that he has been exalted to the throne of God where He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that through his death and life we have personal salvation and power for victorious living. (Matthew 1:18-25)

 

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and dwells in all believers. We believe He convicts sinners, guides man into truth and regenerates believers to new life, baptizes them in Christ, and serves as their assurance to eternal life. (John 16:8; Ephesians 1:13, 4:30)

 

Salvation

We believe that all men have sinned and stand in need of redemption, which is obtained through the new birth by faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that salvation is the gift of God that is received through faith and not by works. (Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8-9)

 

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, a divine revelation from God to man. We accept the Scriptures as the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

 

The Church

We believe the Church has been "called out" of the world to be a habitation of God through the Spirit. As the body of Christ on earth, the church offers hope to mankind. The church is one body made up of many members, diverse in their gifts and calling. (Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26)

 

The Second Coming

We believe in the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ to receive his bride, the church, unto Himself. At his coming, we believe the dead in Christ will be resurrected from the grave. We believe in Christ's millennial reign upon the earth. (Hebrews 9:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)