ABOUT THE CONGREGATION
STATEMENT OF FAITH
A statement of faith is the affirmation of a church's fundamental beliefs based on the Scriptures of the Bible. We believe…
THE BIBLE
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God.
2 Tim. 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, and for training in righteousness.
2 Peter 1:20-21
20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.
21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
THE TRINITY
God exists eternally in three persons: the Father (creator), the Son (savior), and the Holy Spirit (comforter).
Matthew 3:16-17
16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;
17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 28:19
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
2 Corinthians 13:13
13 (13:12b) All God’s people here send their greetings.
OUR SAVIOR⸻
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus is fully God and man. He came to earth, was conceived by the Virgin Mary, and led a sinless life. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins and rose from the dead to free all humanity from the power of sin and Satan. One day, he will return to complete the building of his Kingdom, where the righteous, who form the bride of Christ, will reign with him for eternity.
(Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Romans 9:5; Titus 2:13).
THE FALL OF HUMANITY
All human beings are sinners and need a saving relationship with God. A person becomes a child of God when they repent of their sin and place their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.
(Genesis 1:26,27; 3:1,24; Romans 3:25; 5:12-18; 1 John 1:8).
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit continually draws believers to God in order to transform them into the likeness of Jesus Christ, equip them for ministry, and distribute spiritual gifts to the members of His Church. Believers should always desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
(John 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 23, 26, 27; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31).
BAPTISM AND COMMUNION
Baptism and communion are the two ordinances that the Lord has given to his Church. The only form of baptism we practice is baptism by immersion.
(Baptism: Acts 2:38-41; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 8:26-40; 10:47; 18:8; Romans 6:3-4. Communion: Acts 2:42-46; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29)
THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
Although it expresses itself in various ways, there is only one Universal Church of Jesus Christ, composed of all believers who have received Jesus Christ as Savior. The primary role of the Church is to advance the Kingdom of God by making disciples for Jesus Christ.
(Romans 12:4-6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:12-16; Hebrews 10:24-25)