Faith Statement

Faith Statement

1. The Bible as the Inspired Word of God
   We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the foundation for all Christian doctrine, practice, and education, serving as a guide for moral and spiritual living.
2. The Trinity
   We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and coeternal, each fully God, yet one in essence and purpose.
3. The Deity and Work of Jesus Christ
   We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and ascension. Jesus Christ is the Savior of mankind, offering redemption through His sacrificial death and resurrection, and He is the only means of salvation.
4. The Holy Spirit
   We believe in the personal and present work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts, regenerates, and empowers believers for holy living and service. The Holy Spirit also gifts believers and equips them for ministry, guiding them into all truth.
5. Salvation by Grace Through Faith
   We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not based on human works but on the finished work of Christ on the cross. We affirm that all people are in need of salvation due to sin and can only be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.
6. The Church
   We believe in the universal Church, the body of Christ, which is made up of all true believers in Jesus Christ. We affirm the importance of the local church as a place for worship, discipleship, fellowship, and ministry. The Church exists to proclaim the Gospel, nurture believers, and serve the world.
7. The Second Coming of Christ
   We believe in the bodily return of Jesus Christ to establish His Kingdom. This event will mark the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, with the resurrection of the dead and the final judgment, where believers will receive eternal life and the unrighteous will face eternal separation from God.
8. Humanity and Sin
   We believe that all humans are created in the image of God but have fallen into sin through disobedience. As a result, all people are in need of redemption. Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, individuals can be reconciled to God and experience spiritual renewal.
9. Christian Living and Discipleship
   We believe in the call of every believer to live according to God’s will, growing in faith and holiness. Discipleship involves submitting to the Lordship of Christ, living out biblical principles, and being a witness to the Gospel.
10. The Eternal State
    We believe in the eternal state, where believers will dwell in the presence of God forever, enjoying His glory and fellowship. The unrighteous will be eternally separated from God in a state of judgment.