OUR BELIEFS
The foundation carefully built by Christ and His apostles.
Our challenge is to create an atmosphere where all sincere believers can feel they've found a place called home. That said, we hold the core truths of Scripture as untouchable — they are what sustain and mature the believer within the community of the church.
We commit to preserve and defend the following core beliefs upon which our body thrives.
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The Bible
We believe the Bible in its entirety is the inspired Word of God and the revelation of God to man. It stands as the only reference point and standard for how we should live — a rule of faith and conduct. It is a love letter from God to the reader and reveals truth and life.
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God
We believe there is ONE God existing in THREE eternal persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Father gave His Son, and the Father and Son sent the Holy Spirit to the church. God is ever-present, all-powerful, all-knowing — full of grace, mercy and justice, and sovereign at all times.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was like us but was sinless, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He came, lived, died on a cross, rose from the grave, ascended to heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father as our advocate.
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The Holy Spirit
He is our Friend, Comforter and Helper. He draws us to Jesus, dwells in us after we ask Christ to forgive us, and produces the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. He gives spiritual gifts that enable us to walk in power and love, helping those in the church and in the world.
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Salvation
We were created to worship God and fellowship with Him forever. Sin has condemned us all to death, but God offers forgiveness and salvation through Christ to all who receive it. Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works of any kind. We believe in the eternal security and preservation of every true believer.
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The Church
The church is the body of Christ. Jesus is the Head, and each believer is placed in the body with gifts and abilities for its good. The church is called to go into the world, share Jesus, and make disciples. Water baptism is the first step of obedience after accepting Christ, and we celebrate communion as we remember His death on the cross.
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Following Jesus
When we receive Christ, we give ourselves to His cause. To follow Him we deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow wherever He leads. He has promised to be with us and never leave us. Following Jesus leads to a full and satisfied life — both now and eternally.
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The Future
We believe in the bodily and imminent return of Christ. He will gather to Himself those who believe on Him, and will physically return to the earth to rule and reign as King. God will judge those who rejected Jesus, and they will be forever separated from Him.
FURTHER READING
A detailed doctrinal statement
The above sets out our core convictions in brief. For a fuller statement of faith — including our positions on Scripture, the sacraments, church government, and the last things — please get in touch and we'll gladly share it.