
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the God of the Bible is the only true God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
(Matthew 5:16, 45; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; James 1:17; John 1:1; 4:24; 14:9, 16-20; Genesis 1:2; 2 Peter 1:21)
(Matthew 5:16, 45; 6:1, 4, 8, 9; James 1:17; John 1:1; 4:24; 14:9, 16-20; Genesis 1:2; 2 Peter 1:21)
- God the Father – Creator of all things visible and invisible
(Genesis 1:1; Acts 17:24-28; Hebrews 11:3) - Jesus Christ – God’s one and only Son and Savior of the world
(John 1:14; 3:16; 1 John 4:9; 2 Peter 3:18)- Born in Bethlehem, both fully human and fully divine, conceived of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary
(Matthew 1:18; 21:11; John 1:14; 19:19; Romans 5:15-17; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 1:1; Luke 1:26-38) - Suffered and was crucified under Pontius Pilate
(Luke 23:1-46) - Died, was buried, and rose again from the dead on the third day
(Luke 23:44-24:8; John 20:24-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8) - Ascended into Heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father
(Luke 22:69; Acts 1:1-9; Colossians 3:1) - Will return to earth to judge both the living and the dead
(Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3, Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 1 Peter 4:5)
- Born in Bethlehem, both fully human and fully divine, conceived of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary
- The Holy Spirit – Active and operative part of the God-Head and lives within every Christian
(John 16:5-15; Acts 1:7-8; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 2 Timothy 1:14)
We believe God is involved in and cares about our daily lives
- God is close
(Matthew 1:22-23; John 16:7) - God cares
(Psalm 121:3-8; John 3:16; Psalm 121:1-2) - God has a plan
(Hebrews 12:1-2; Romans 8:28)
We believe a person comes into a right relationship with God by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ
(Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7)
- The path to salvation is only through Jesus
(John 3:17; Acts 4:12; John 14:6) - We are saved by faith
(Acts 16:28-31) - We are saved by professing Jesus
(Acts 2:21; Romans 10:9, 13; Luke 12:8) - We are saved by surrendering all for Jesus
(Mark 8:35; Matthew 10:22) - We are saved by being baptized in Jesus
(Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21; Galatians 3:27)
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God that guides our beliefs and actions
- The Bible is inspired – breathed out by God himself
(Mark 12:36; John 14:26; 16:12-15; Acts 1:16; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) - The Bible is authoritative – it possesses the right to direct our lives
(Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 24:35; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12) - The Bible is infallible – unfailing in accomplishing its purposes
(Isaiah 55:10-11)
We believe we are significant because of our position as children of God
(John 1:12)
- We are loved by God
(John 3:16; John 15:13) - We are God’s masterpiece, which makes us significant
(Ephesians 2:10) - Our purpose is to love God and love people
(Mark 12:29-31) - We belong with Jesus and his church
(1 Corinthians 12:27)
We believe the church is God’s primary way to accomplish his purposes on earth
- Founded on the Day of Pentecost
(Acts 2:14-47; Matthew 16:13-18) - The church belongs to God
(Ephesians 2:20) - The church is to be about God’s business
(Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:12) - The church works best when we work together
(Ephesians 2:21; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12)
We believe all people are loved by God and need Jesus Christ as their Savior
(John 3:16)
(John 3:16)
We believe God calls all Christians to show compassion to those in need.
(Psalm 82:3-4; Luke 10:25-37)
(Psalm 82:3-4; Luke 10:25-37)
We believe there is a heaven and a hell and that Jesus will return to judge all people and to establish his eternal kingdom
(John 14:1-2; Revelation 5:11-13)
(John 14:1-2; Revelation 5:11-13)
Elders exercise authority over the local congregation
(Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4)
(Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4)