Statement of Faith

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is the final authority for Christian faith and living (Matthew 5:17-18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

God exists eternally in three Persons. As Father, Son and Holy Spirit, He has revealed Himself to be perfect in love, righteous in all his ways and creator of all things (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16-17).

Jesus Christ is God's eternal Son. As true God and true man, He allowed Himself to be born of a virgin. He taught people how to live through His sinless life, was crucified as a sacrifice for our sins, arose bodily from the grave, was seen by over 500 persons and returned to heaven to prepare a place for us (Luke 1:35; John 1:1-4; Isaiah 7:14; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; John 14:1-3).

Men and women were created in God's image, tempted by Satan and rebelled against God. Through repentance and personal faith in Jesus Christ we are forgiven of our sins, reborn by the Holy Spirit, and become children of God (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:10-23; John 1:12-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

The Holy Spirit persuades to repent of our sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. He lives in us, comforts us, teaches us, equips us, empowers us and enables us to live godly lives (John 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; John 3:3-7; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16, 22).

The Church is the living body of Christ on earth; He is its head and source of life. The Body is composed of those who have received Him as Savior and Lord. The Church exists to glorify God, to care about one another in Christ, to develop personal growth and service, and to communicate Christ in everyday living (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 2:19-22; Ephesians 4:11-13; Matthew 28:18-20).

Jesus Christ will return to earth to raise the dead, judge the world and establish His glorious Kingdom. This is the hope of the Church and its encouragement for ministry in godly living. Those who have been reborn will live with Him forever (Acts 1:10-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:11-13; 1 John 5:11-13).