Our Beliefs
What We Believe About...
God
God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:22 | Psalm 90:2 | Matthew 28:19 | 1 Peter 1:2 | 2 Corinthians 13:14
You
You are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. You are the supreme object of God’s creation and love. Although you have tremendous potential for good, you are marred by an attitude of disobedience towards God called “sin.” This attitude separates you from God until the relationship is restored through a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Genesis 1:27 | Psalms 8:3-6 | Isaiah 53:6 | Romans 3:23 | Isaiah 59:1-2
Eternity
Humans were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal paradise.
John 3:16 | 1 John 2:25 | 1 John 5:11-13 | Romans 6:23 | Revelation 20:15
Jesus
Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of Forgiveness can we be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23 | Ephesians 2:8-9 | John 14:6 | John 1:12 | Titus 3:5 | Galatians 3:26 | Romans 5:1
Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is grace and the keeping power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29 | 2 Timothy 1:12 | Hebrews 7:25 | Hebrews 10:10-14 | 1 Peter 1:3-5
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17 | John 16:7-13 | John 14:16-17 | Acts 1:8 | 2 Corinthians 2:12 | 2 Corinthians 3:16 | Ephesians 1:13 | Galatians 5:25 | Ephesians 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of Truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is Truth without any mixture of error and has proven itself in traditional interpretation for 2,000 years.
2 Timothy 3:16 | 2 Peter 1:20-21 | 2 Timothy 1:13 | Psalms 119:105 | Psalms 160 | Psalms 12:6 | Proverbs 30:5
