What We Believe

THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible to be the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining doctrinal truth. 2 Timothy 3:16

THE TRINITY

There is one God, existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16-17

JESUS CHRIST

Jesus is the son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for mankind, and rose from the dead on the third day. He has ascended to the right hand of the Father and will return again in power and glory. 1 Timothy 3:16

REDEMPTION

Mans only hope of redemption is in Christ Jesus. Romans 5:12-21

SALVATION

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus, not a result of our good works. Ephesians 2:8-9

JESUS DWELLS IN ALL BELIEVERS

We relinquish the authority of our lives over to Jesus making Him Lord over our lives. Colossians 1:27

THE HOLY SPIRIT

Given at Pentecost, the promise of Father, sent by Jesus, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth. Acts 1:8

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Spirit is manifested through a variety of gifts to build the church and confirm the power of the Gospel. Hebrews 2:4

THE CHURCH

The church is the Body of Christ. Every person who has put their trust in Christ in an integral part of the church. Ephesians 1:22

WATER BAPTISM

Following the example of Jesus, the believer is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water. Matthew 28:19

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross. 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

MARRIAGE

We believe marriage in defined in the Bible as a covenant, a sacred bond between one man and one woman. Matthew 19:4-6

HEALING OF THE SICK

Illustrated through the life of Jesus and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. Matthew 18:16-17