What We Believe...
What we believe about the Bible
- God uses the general revelation of His creation and the special revelation of the Bible to communicate His plan of salvation to us. Scripture is history – His story.
- The Bible is both inerrant and inspired, containing divine authority that demands our obedience.
- Our attitude toward the Bible reflects our attitude toward God.
- Scriptures supporting our beliefs about the Bible:
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- Psalm 119:9-16
- John 6:63
- John 15:4
What we believe about God
- God is the triune, infinite God who created from nothing the universe and all that is in it.
- God is the God of love, justice, righteousness, and holiness. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and exists everywhere.
- God is love and seeks a personal relationship with each person, promising abundant life and eternal life to all who trust him.
- Scriptures supporting our beliefs about God:
- Genesis 1:1-2
- Exodus 3:14
- Psalm 103
- Psalm 118
What we believe about Jesus Christ
- Jesus was the Christ (Messiah) and God’s only Son. He lived, died, was raised from the dead, sits on the right hand of the Father making intercession for us, and is coming again.
- Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation. We are in need of a Savior. He died to save us from our sins.
- By faith each person needs to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and Lord to live by the power of His Holy Spirit as a new creation.
- Scriptures supporting our beliefs about Jesus Christ:
- John 3:5-8, 16-17
- John 14:1-6
- Acts 2:38
- Acts 4:12
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 5:6-11
- Romans 10:9-13
What we believe about the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity who transforms us.
- The Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures and ignites us with new life as those who receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.
- The Holy Spirit regenerates and sanctifies us for growing and ministering in the Christian life.
- Scriptures supporting our beliefs about the Holy Spirit:
- John 14:15-27
- John 16:6-16
- Acts 2
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-11