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What We Believe

At the church, we keep vision and purpose in mind in everything we do. However, you cannot have a successful vision without a sound foundation. Our foundation is built upon the truth of God’s Word. We believe the spirit gives us the ability to rightly divide the Word of truth. Our statement of faith is a summary of what we believe the Bible teaches, the non-negotiable basics of our relationship with Christ.

In essential beliefs, we have unity.

“There is one body and one Spirit….there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all.” Ephesians 4:4-6

In non-essential beliefs, we have liberty.

“Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters….Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls…So then each of us will give an account of himself to God….So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” Romans 14:1-22

In all our beliefs, we show charity.

“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2

God

God is the author and creator of the entire Universe. He has always existed and always will. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal; and are one God.

Jesus

Jesus Christ was born of a virgin by miraculous conception and lived a sinless life. He is the Son of God who came to earth as fully God and man. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He paid a sin debt we could not pay. He arose from the grave after three days demonstrating His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He is the only Mediator between God and people, and will return again to earth. He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Eternity

Every person is born with eternity set in their heart. God created His children to exist forever. We exist forever either in eternal separation from God, or in complete union with God through forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. The Bible calls the place of eternal separation Hell, and eternal union with God Heaven.

Humanity

We are made in God’s image. We are his prized creation. God’s plan is for us to become like Him in character. This godly character only comes through the grace of Jesus Christ. We all have a rebellious spirit. Romans 3:23 says we all fall short of the glory of God. Sin separates people from God.

God’s Grace and Assurance

Because we have become adopted heirs to God’s kingdom through Jesus Christ, salvation is received and maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace of God that gives believers the assurance of salvation. No power in the universe can separate God’s children from Him. To suggest otherwise is to suggest that God’s power is limited, or that His grace is insufficient. 

Salvation

Salvation is a free gift from God to all people. Salvation is not something we earn or deserve. It is God’s way of spending eternity with His children. Salvation comes only through trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness and confessing with our mouths that He alone is Lord. God assures us through His Word that genuine salvation is eternally secure.

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He dwells within the believer at the point of conversion. The Holy Spirit’s task is to draw men to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. We are commanded to live in the Spirit and not our own flesh, so the Christian seeks to live under Holy Spirit’s control daily.

Bible

The entire Bible was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are inspired by God, and are infallible and without error in the original manuscripts. They are the unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice, and there are no other writings similarly inspired by God.

Faith and Practice

The faith of a believer is lived out through practice of God’s word in one’s life. Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The church stands on God’s Word and takes each step in obedience from His word. Our speech, actions, and life are measured in light of the Scriptures.