Beliefs
The Bible is the inspired…
The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the source of absolute truth. (2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter1:21)
The One True God…
The One True God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy. 6:4, Isaiah 43:10-11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22)
Jesus Christ is God the Son…
Jesus Christ is God the Son. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 7:26, Acts 2:22, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Matthew 28:6, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 1 Timothy 3:16)
Holy Spirit is on the earth today…
Holy Spirit is on the earth today and dwells in the hearts of Christians to guide, protect and empower God’s believers. The Holy spirit empowers believers with gifts to advance the calling of the church. (I Corinthians 12, John 14:16, Acts 2:3-4, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:18)
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ…
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, His death, burial and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God. Not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, Titus 3:5, Romans 10:9-10)
Growing relationship with God…
We believe every believer should be in a growing relationship with God by obeying His word, by yielding to the Holy Spirit and be being conformed to the image of Christ. (Matthew 22:36-40, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:32
God calls us to love all people…
We believe that God calls us to love all people that God brings into our lives and to be growing in true community with one another. (Matthew 22:36-40, Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:2-6, Romans 12:16)
Women in Ministry…
Women in Ministry were leaders serving as prophets, teachers, ministers, and co-workers with the Apostle Paul to lead and grow the church. (Acts 21:9, Acts 18:26, Romans 16:1-3, Philippians 4:2-3)
Baptism…
We believe in baptism by immersion in water as an outward public testimony of repentance from sin and dedication to God. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 10:47-48, Romans 6:4)
Communion is a powerful reminder…
Communion is a powerful reminder of the sacrifice of Christ but also the marriage proposal between Christ (the Groom) and His bride (the Church). (2 Peter 1:4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)