Our Faith

What We Believe

About the Bible

The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for Salvation and Christian living (II Timothy 3:15-17).

There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ and as the Holy Spirit.  Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh.  He is both God and man (Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6, Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16).

About Sin and Salvation

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation.  Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:-23-25; Ephesians 2:8-9).

About the Gospel

The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again.  We obey the gospel by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial) and by receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection) (I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:4).

About Christian Living

As Christians we are to love God and others.  We should live a holy life inwardly, outwardly and worship God joyfully.  The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church (Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10).

About the Future

Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church.  In the end will be a final resurrection and judgment.  The righteous will inherit eternal life and the unrighteous eternal death (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15).

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