Statement of Faith
The Bible:
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word
of God.
God:
We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father,
Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus: Jesus Christ is God, who became man. We believe in His
virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning
death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the
right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
Man:
Man was originally created in the image of God and sinned by disobeying God. Death
and separation from God was the result. All of mankind’s nature is sinful and it
is impossible for man by his own efforts to stand acceptable in God’s sight. Every
person is in need of regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
Salvation:
The salvation of mankind is wholly a work of God’s grace and is not the work, in
any degree, of human works, goodness, or religious ceremony. God imputes His righteousness
to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation and declares them
justified in His sight. Each person must be born again of the Holy Spirit and can
be assured of their salvation immediately upon trusting Christ as Savior.
The Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit has come into the world to reveal and glorify Christ, and to apply
the saving work of Christ to men. Every believer is called to live a holy and fruitful
life by the power of the indwelling Spirit.
The Church:
Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. The Church is the body of Christ, which
is composed of all persons who have been joined to Him by saving faith. God admonishes
all of His people to assemble together locally for regular worship, participation
in ordinances, the ministry of the Word, and personal encouragement.
Our Commission:
Jesus Christ commands all believers to be involved in the preaching of the gospel
and discipling of the entire world.