Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith

The Bible - We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative, and infallible Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16).

God - We believe there is one true and living God who is manifested in three eternal and coequal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Math. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14).

Jesus Christ – We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully human and fully divine. Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity, was raised from the dead in victory over death and sin, and ascended to God's side in heaven. He will one day return to bring to completion the Kingdom of God. (Acts 1:11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Phil. 2:6-11; Heb. 1:3).

The Holy Spirit - We believe the Holy Spirit works in individuals' lives that they may acknowledge their sin and turn to God for salvation. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer at the moment of salvation, fills every believer as he/she yields to the Spirit's guidance and instruction, and empowers every believer through spiritual gifts for effective living and ministry. (Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 12:7,13; Gal. 4:6, 5:16,25).

Reconciliation with God - We believe that individuals may be reconciled with God only by turning to Him for forgiveness of their sins and being justified through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. This experience is a gift of God's grace, which cannot be earned, but is received by faith as a person trusts in Jesus Christ. (John 1:12, 14:6; Rom. 3:23-25; Eph. 2:8-10; 1 John 2:2).

Faith and Practice - We believe that the Holy Spirit's indwelling, filling, and empowering of believers makes it possible for every Christian to experience a full life characterized by growth toward spiritual maturity and spiritual productivity. Every believer may relate directly and personally with God, and may also have the privilege of helping others relate to God. (John 10:10; Rom. 8:29-30; 2 Cor. 5:18-20; Eph. 2:10, 4:13; 1 Tim. 2:5).

The Church - We believe the Church is the worldwide fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ, commissioned by Jesus to make disciples throughout the world. A local church is a community of believers characterized by love and unity, and committed to worshipping God and making disciples through evangelism, education, encouragement, and empowerment of believers for ministry and service. (John 17:11; Heb. 10:24-25).