Statement of Faith
Above all else, our desire is for each individual to leave here not only with knowledge about Jesus, but with a profound and personal relationship with Him. We echo the words of Jesus himself, who promised that those who love Him and keep His commands will be embraced by the Father, and that He will reveal Himself to them in a tangible and transformative way (John 14:21).
In embracing this relationship with Jesus, we acknowledge our need for His guidance, correction, and instruction. We recognize that His love compels Him to convict, convince, and discipline us, urging us to repent and realign our hearts with His will (Revelation 3:19).
We celebrate the invitation extended to each of us by Jesus himself, who stands at the door of our hearts, knocking and waiting for us to open and welcome Him in. In doing so, He promises to enter into intimate communion with us, sharing in fellowship and nourishing our spirits (Revelation 3:20).
We distinguish between merely knowing about Jesus and experiencing a genuine, personal relationship with Him. While knowledge about Him is valuable, it is through heartfelt belief and confession that we are justified and saved (Romans 10:9-11). We affirm that salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
As we journey together in faith, let us hold fast to the good news of the gospel, proclaiming with joy that through Jesus Christ, we are redeemed, justified, and made righteous in the sight of God. May our lives be a testament to His transforming love, as we seek to live out His commands and share His message of salvation with all whom we encounter!
The Word of God
The Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, alone is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and having supreme authority in all matters of faith and life.
II Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21
The Trinity
There is One living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons. They are divinely equal and perfect, and They execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence, and redemption.
Matthew 28:19, Ephesians 4:6,
God the Father
God the Father is a Person, the infinite, eternal and almighty personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love, and is the first Person of the Trinity. He concerns Himself in the lives of people, hears and answers prayers, and He saves from sin and death all who come to Him in repentance and faith through His Son Jesus Christ.
John 4:24, Ephesians 2:8-9
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and is the second Person of the Trinity. He was miraculously born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and performed miracles. We affirm His incarnation, teachings, substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and His personal, visible return to earth. Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God the Father and humanity.
John 3:16, John 14:6
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity and is sent from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. At the moment of salvation the Holy Spirit, as the abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide, indwells every believer in Christ and endows each believer with spiritual gifts for ministry to the family of God and the world.
John 16:8-14, I Corinthians 12:4-11
Salvation
All people are born sinners by nature and are, therefore, under the judgment of God. Those who call on the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness, believe in His resurrection and receive Him as their Savior are granted salvation, forgiveness of their sin and are regenerated by the Holy Spirit into a new life in Christ. This act of salvation is based solely on the grace and mercy of God and is not the result of human deeds or goodness.
Psalm 58:3, Romans 3:10-18, Romans 10:9-10
The Future
The Lord Jesus Christ will come again to earth, personally and visibly, to establish His kingdom and fulfill God’s eternal plan for creation. Death seals the eternal destiny of each person. For each person, there will be a resurrection of the body, the final judgment before God, the eternal bliss in heaven for those who are in Christ Jesus, and the endless suffering in hell for those who have not received salvation.
Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1-7