OUR BELIEFS
ABOUT THE BIBLE
We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testament is God’s written Word to mankind. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is therefore, without error. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
ABOUT GOD
We believe there is only one true and living God. He is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. He has eternally existed in three co-equal, holy persons: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit (The Trinity).
ABOUT JESUS
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He became man without ceasing to be God, was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, and fulfilled every O.T. prophecy about His life. He died on a cross for our sins and rose from the dead in order to secure our salvation. He then ascended to heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. He serves as our high priest and mediator, providing the only bridge between God and man.
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the power and authority of the Holy Spirit. Being one with God, He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian the understanding of spiritual truth, conviction of sin, guidance in doing what is right, comfort when hurting, and the empowering to live a Godly life.
ABOUT MAN
We believe that Man was created in the image of God, but because of sin, fell from grace and is therefore lost, separated from the presence of God and a relationship with Him until the moment of faith in the redemptive, sacrificial death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
ABOUT SALVATION
We believe that it is only through the shed blood of Jesus that man’s sins can be paid for. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty and be made right with God.
ABOUT THE BAPTISM & COMMUNION
We believe in the ordinances of Water Baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper. While they have no power in and of themselves for salvation, they are an act of obedience to the commands of Christ.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the head of the church, which, as His Body, is composed of all of His true disciples, those who have received salvation through faith in Him. We, the members of His body are to continue to grow in our knowledge, understanding, and application of God’s Word. The Church is the Bride of Christ, to someday be united with Him upon His return.
ABOUT THE RETURN OF CHRIST
We believe in the personal, bodily, and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. At a time known only to God the Father, He will come again to gather His Church, those who have already died and those who are still alive, unto Himself and they shall forever be with Him.
ABOUT ETERNITY
We believe that God will bodily raise the dead, both believers and non-believers, who will live an eternal existence depending upon their response to the gospel; the unbeliever to eternal punishment in Hell and the believer to eternal life with the Lord in heaven.