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faith statement
The Bible We believe that the Holy Bible is the infallible word of God and is without error and our final authority in matters of faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:105)
The Trinity We believe that there is one God Head (Deuteronomy 6:4), eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:13)
Jesus Christ We believe that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human, and as per prophecy died on the cross has redeemed us. (1 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 9:6, Colossians 1:15-20)
Human Nature We believe human nature is sinful and is redeemed only through faith in Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:23)
Salvation We believe that Christ alone (Acts 4:12, John 14:6) provides salvation. This salvation is a free gift. ("grace"-Ephesians 2:8-9) We believe that one can be certain of eternal life. ("assurance"-John 5:24) We believe that we partake of this free gift of grace by faith alone (Romans 3:28, John 3:16), and thereby enter a lifelong process of change and growth. (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20). We believe that there is no healthy form of spirituality apart from saving faith in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:1, John 14:6). We teach that believers, in their new life, are no longer slaves to sin. (Romans 6:20-22). As believers we are also saved from eternal punishment in hell (Mark 9:43-49). We believe that God wants all people to come to faith in Christ so they can know the joy of the Lord and experience eternal life in heaven. (1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9)
The Church We believe that we are a part of one true Church (Ephesians 4:4-6, Romans 12:5) made up of all who believe in Christ as Lord. We extend the hand of fellowship to breakdown all denominational walls to all members of this universal Christian Church in keeping with scripture. (Romans 15:7)
Baptism and the Lord's Supper We believe that Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper. We teach that God truly acts in these sacraments, and that our faith is essential for their effectiveness. (Mark 16:16, 1 Corinthians 11:29, John 3:16)
Changed Life We believe that becoming a Christian leads to a changed life. (2 Corinthians 5:17) We call this change "Sanctification," which is a lifelong process of growth in selfless love, humility, service, stewardship, and holiness under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Change and growth are not optional for those saved by grace. (James 2:17, Romans 12:2) Because a good tree bears good fruit (Matthew 7:17-18) people justified by grace through faith act on that faith and will change and grow in Christ. (2 Peter 3:18, James 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24) We believe that it is our responsibility one to another to lift each other up, confront evil with love, and offer forgiveness in the same example of Christ.
Discipleship We believe it is the responsibility of “We” the church to mentor and assist a new found babe in Christ in his or her changed life. (Matthew 28:19,20) It is necessary that a changed life and salvation is confirmed through ones willingness to orally convey their faith (Luke 12:8,9).
Multiplication Christ has called each of us to seek to expand the Kingdom of God (Mathew 4:19; 28:19). Per Christ example he expects us to produce new believers (Mathew 7:15-20, Luke 19:11-27)