OUR BELIEFS
What We Believe about God
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Way to the Heavenly Father. He is fully God and fully human. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. After three days he arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven where he sits at the right hand of God the Father.
The Trinity
There is one God. He created all things and continues to lovingly sustain them. We know this one God as three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is given to dwell in the hearts of those who follow Jesus. The Spirit draws us close to God by instructing us and empowering us to live a new way of life. The Spirit gives his people gifts so that we may serve one another and glorify God.
Salvation
God has chosen to heal the brokenness of his creation which is caused by human disobedience and selfishness [sin]. As an act of grace, God saves all who put their faith in Jesus Christ, trusting him to be Lord and Savior. Salvation is by grace alone and can’t be earned by merit. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
The Church
Christ is the head of the The Church, and is greater than any one denomination (Colossians 1:18). It is composed of all persons who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ and received the Holy Spirit. The Church is made visible in local congregations where God's Word is faithfully proclaimed, Jesus Christ is worshipped, new believers are baptized, celebrate the Last Supper, and where Scriptural discipline is lovingly maintained. The Lord Jesus Christ calls his Church to go and spread the Good News of his salvation to all people.