Statement of Faith
What we believe . . .
The Holy Bible
The Bible is the Word of God -- the absolute authority in determining the faith and practice of God’s people.
God the Father
There is only one true and living God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, who is infinite, eternal and unchanging. God loves you so much, He sent His Son to die for your sins, to give you abundant and everlasting life!
God the Son
God the Son, Jesus Christ, is the promised Messiah of the Old Testament. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He died on the cross for the sins of the whole world. He was bodily resurrected from the dead on the third day and is now at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for all believers.
God the Holy Spirit
God, the Holy Spirit, is a person sent from God the Father to convict the world of sin; to regenerate and cleanse believers from sin; to teach, guide, strengthen and perfect every believer.
The Sinful Nature of Man
Man was created in the image of God, but sinned, and since that time all men have been born with a sinful nature. Sin is nonconformity to the will of God, which leads to physical and spiritual death, and eternal separation from God.
Atonement for Sin
God, in his love and mercy, has provided a way for our reconciliation to Him through his son, Jesus. Jesus paid the price for our sins by surrendering his life for us on the cross. Through Christ only, we escape the condemnation of God.
Salvation through Jesus Christ
Everyone is condemned through his or her sins. Without Christ, reconciliation
with God is impossible. If you accept Jesus Christ, you are eternally secure.
Judgment
All mankind will be resurrected to receive an ultimate judgment. Those saved through faith under the atonement of Jesus Christ as Savior will stand before Him to be judged according to their works for reward. Those who reject Jesus Christ will be separated from God forever.
The Church
The invisible universal church is the body of Christ of which Jesus is head, and is comprised of all who are saved. The local Church is an assembly of believers in Christ covenanted together to obey the New Testament teachings in doctrine, worship and practice, and by observing the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
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