Statement of Faith.
The Bible
We believe the Bible reveals the character of a holy and sovereign God, displaying both His justice and mercy. The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the divinely inspired Word of God. They are perfect, infallible, and inerrant in their original writings. They serve as the ultimate authority for faith and life. What the Bible declares, God declares; what it implies, God implies. As the very Word of God, The Bible has God as its author, salvation as its purpose, and is completely without error. All of Scripture ultimately points to Christ, who is the central focus of God’s divine revelation.
Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29-33; John 16:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21.
God
We believe there is one true and holy God, who exist eternally in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son(Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, co-eternal, and fully possess all the attributes of deity. From the beginning, we believe God created the world and everything in it out of nothing by His sovereign power. We believe God is all-powerful, all-knowing, present everywhere, and unchanging in His nature. Though infinitely greater than His creation, He remains deeply involved in it. He is not distant or detached, but is active in the lives of His people. We believe God is perfectly holy, completely pure, and set apart from sin. His holiness demands reverence and obedience from His creation.
Genesis 1:1-3; 26-27, 3:22; Matthew 28:19; Psalm 90:2; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus
We believe Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God, the eternal Son who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He is both fully God and fully man, the perfect revelation of God's love and truth, and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. We believe Jesus came to redeem humanity from sin, by living a sinless life, dying a sacrificial death on the cross, and rising victoriously from the grave. Through His atonement, He made reconciliation with God possible, offering forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life to all who believe in Him.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23, 3:17, 8:29, 14:33, 16:16, 28:5-6; Luke 22:70, 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14, 10:30, 11:25-27, 17:1-5; Acts 1:9, 2:22-24, 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4, 3:23-26, 8:1-3, 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15, 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 3:16
Holy Spirit
We believe The Holy Spirit is the fully divine, Spirit of God who inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit exalts Christ and through illumination enables believers to understand the truth of God. He convicts individuals of sin, righteousness, and judgment, calling people to the Savior and bringing about spiritual regeneration. At the moment of regeneration He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit cultivates Christian character, provides comfort, and bestows spiritual gifts for serving God through His church. He seals believers for the day of final redemption, guaranteeing that God will bring them to the fullness of Christ. His presence empowers both believers and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.
Genesis 1:2; Psalms 51:11, 139:7; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18, 3:16, 4:1, 12:28-32, 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35, 4:1,18-19, 11:13, 12:12, 24:49; John 4:24, 14:16-17,26, 15:26, 16:7-14; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4,38, 4:31, 5:3, 6:3, 7:55, 8:17,39, 10:44, 13:2, 15:28, 16:6, 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 3:16, 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30, 5:18; 1 Timothy 3:16, 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14, 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10, 22:17
Man
We believe that humanity is the pinnacle of God’s creation, made in His image and likeness. This fundamental truth affirms that every person possesses inherent dignity, worth, and the capacity for a relationship with the Creator. However, through his own free will, Adam sinned against God, introducing sin into the human race. As a result, all humanity inherited a sinful nature, fell into spiritual separation from God, and became incapable of restoring themselves. We believe that human beings are completely fallen and unable to save themselves. It is only through God’s grace, received by faith in Jesus Christ, that humanity can be restored to His holy fellowship, transforming separation into reconciliation and granting new life.
Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3, 12
Salvation
We believe that salvation is an act of grace, accomplished through Jesus Christ, and received by faith. Salvation brings redemption to the whole person and is freely offered to all who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Salvation encompasses justification, regeneration, sanctification, and glorification. Through it, believers are adopted as children of God and receive the promise of eternal life. We believe there is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
John 3:16-17; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 1:6; John 1:12; Romans 8:15-17; John 10:28
Eternity
We believe that Eternity is the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan for mankind. It will be a timeless, unending communion with the eternal God. It is both a present reality, experienced through the life-transforming power of the Holy Spirit, and a future promise, where believers will dwell in the everlasting joy of God's renewed creation. We believe that every person was created to exist forever, either eternally separated from God by sin or in perfect union with Him through forgiveness and salvation. Eternal separation from God is Hell, while eternal fellowship with Him is Heaven. We also believe eternity includes the complete restoration of all things, where the brokenness of the present world will be replaced by the perfection of God’s original design. This restoration is a testament to the power of God’s redemption, bringing all creation into alignment with His perfect will.
John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25, 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15.
The Church
We believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the church. We believe the church is not just a building or a place of worship but the living body and bride of Christ. It is composed of born-again believers, united by faith in Jesus Christ. The New Testament clearly establishes and defines the formation and continuation of local churches. We believe the mission of the local church is to glorify God through worshipping Him, proclaiming the Gospel, discipling and teaching believers, fostering a community of faith, and serving others with love and compassion.
Ephesians 1:22-23, 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 14:27; Acts 2:41-42; John 4:23-24; Matthew 28:19-20; Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:11-13; Matthew 25:35-40
The Ordinances
We believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion) are biblical expressions of faith for both individual believers and the local church. Baptism is a public declaration of an inward transformation, symbolizing a believer’s unity with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It is an act of obedience and a testimony of faith. Communion is a sacred observance remembering Christ’s sacrifice. It signifies unity among believers and the hope of Christ’s return.
Romans 6:3-4, Matthew 28:19; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Marriage
We believe that marriage is a sacred covenant established by God to reflect His divine love, faithfulness, and unity. According to Scripture, marriage is a holy union between one man and one woman, ordained by God for companionship, procreation, and spiritual growth. We affirm that sexual intimacy is a gift from God, intended solely within the marriage relationship. Any form of sexual immorality deviates from God’s perfect design for marriage. As a covenant before God, marriage is to be upheld with reverence and should not be redefined to align with personal preferences or cultural shifts.
Genesis 2:15-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 10:6-9; 1 Corinthians 6:18, 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4