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 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew
28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT
MAN
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to
be like Him in character. He is the supreme
object of Gods creation. Although man has tremendous
potential for good, he is marred by an attitude
of disobedience toward God called "sin".
This attitude separates man from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans
3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2
ABOUT
ETERNITY
Man was created to exist forever. He 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
life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal
existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23;
Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46
ABOUT
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal
with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human
life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice
for the sins of all men by dying on a cross.
He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate
His power over sin and death. He ascended to
Heavens glory and will return again to earth
to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30;
Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans
1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus
2:13
ABOUT
SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can
never make up for his sin by self-improvement
or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ
as Gods offer of forgiveness can man be saved
from sins’ 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, 1:12;
Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
ABOUT
ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus
Christ, the believer is secure in salvation
for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the
grace and power of God, not by the self-effort
of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping
power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14;
1 Peter 1:3-5
ABOUT
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and
the Son as God. He is present in the world to
make men 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, 14:16,17;
Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians
1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1
ABOUT
THE BIBLE
The Bible is Gods word to all men. 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.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13;
Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)
God
is bigger and better and closer than we can
imagine.
The
Bible is God’s perfect guidebook for living.
Jesus
is God showing himself to us.
Through
His Holy Spirit, God lives in and through us
now.
Nothing
in creation “just happened.” God
made it all.
Grace
is the only way to have a relationship with
God.
Faith
is the only way to grow in our relationship
with God.
God
has allowed evil to provide us with a choice,
God can bring good even out of evil events and
God promises victory over evil to those who
choose him.
Heaven
and hell are real places. Death is a beginning,
not the end.
The
church is to serve people like Jesus served
people..
Jesus
is coming again.
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