OUR BELIEFS

the word of god

In it's original writing, the Holy Bible is the inspired, dependable, and without error word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining how we live our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20-21)

the trinity

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal, each possessing all the attributes of deity. (Genesis 1:26; Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 3:7-11; 1 John 5:7)

JESUS

Jesus Christ is the God the Son, born of a virgin. On earth, Jesus lived a life free of sin and offered Himself as the sacrifice for all of our sins by dying on a cross. He rose three days later and will someday return to Earth to reign as the King. (Matthew 1:23; John 3:16; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Matthew 24:27-31; Revelation 21:1-8)

the holy spirit

The Holy Spirit is the promise from the father and was sent by Jesus after His ascension to heaven. The Holy Spirit was sent to empower the Church in spreading the gospel throughout the whole earth.  The Holy Spirit encounters a person upon their belief and confession that Jesus is Lord, and provides empowerment and gifts for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38, 39; 8:14-17; 10:38; 44-47; 11:15-17; 19:1-6)

SAlvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or human effort. The blood of Jesus Christ was shed for the forgiveness of sin and it is by placing faith in His death and resurrection that we receive salvation. (Romans 10:9, 10; Acts 16:31; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 9:22)

The church

The church is the Body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. Each believer is given a gift to contribute to the body, and this body works in unity in fulfilling the Great Commission. The purpose of the church is to glorify God and make Him known to the world. (John 17:11, 20-23; Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; Matthew 28:16-20)