What We Believe

ABOUT GOD


God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. God has eternally existed in three personalities: 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; I Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

 

ABOUT HUMANITY

 

Humanity is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like God in character. God is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although humans have tremendous potential for good, they are marred by an attitude and action of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude and action separates humans from God.

( Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2)

 

ABOUT ETERNITY


Humans were created to live forever. They 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 God is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

(John 3:16; John 2:25; Romans 6:23; I John 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15)

 

ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT


The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and Son as God. The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. The Spirit provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. Each believer is given Gifts to demonstrate Christ’s love in the world. The Christian seeks to live under the Holy Spirit’s 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;5:1; Galatians 5:25)

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE BIBLE


The Bible is God’s Word to all humanity. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme  source and final authority for Christian beliefs and living. It is inspired by God and without any error.

( 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5)

 

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 humanity by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended into heaven’s glory and will return again to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords. There is no other way to salvation.

( Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5;14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; I Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)

 

ABOUT SALVATION


Salvation is a gift from God. Humans can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can humans be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith.

( Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; John 3:3; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)

 

ABOUT GRACE


Because God gives humanity 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 security.

( John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10; I Peter 1:3-5)

 

 

 

 

 

Five Characteristics

1.WE ARE A JESUS CHURCH - We strive to be Christ-centered, keeping Jesus at the center of our beliefs and practices. He is our model, priority, passion, and pattern. He is the One who elevates us to new heights in life. (John 10:10)

 

2. WE ARE A WORSHIPPING CHURCH - Individual and corporate praise and worship is vital. We are designed to worship God with our lips and our lives. Based on Psalm 150, we are to worship God in everything, because God is worthy.

 

3. WE ARE A LOVING SERVANTS CHURCH - We seek to operate as a loving community of servants based on Ephesians 4 and Romans 12. This is where every member sees themselves as a minister. They discover their Spiritual Gifts and serve. The leaders strive to equip every member to be a minister.

 

4. WE ARE A MISSIONS CHURCH - Everyone deserves the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Therefore, we must reach the lost, the least, and the lonely from our neighborhoods all the way to the unreached peoples of the world. We are a Great  Commandment and Great Commission church.

 

5. WE ARE A FAMILY CHURCH - We are committed to the health and success of all families and marriages. Families come in all shapes and sizes. We believe the family in the strength of our church and society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Values

These CORE VALUES drive and empower our church to become what God has called us to be.

 

1. We believe Christians should PURSUE INTIMACY with God and full devotion to Christ (Great Commandment, Matthew 13:44-46.
2. We believe in the pursuit of BIBLICAL TRUTH AND PRAYER and it is essential for spiritual health and growth (Matthew 4:4)
3. We believe Christians should SEEK THE EMPOWERMENT of the Holy Spirit for daily living and effective service (Acts 2:1-4)
4. We believe in the importance of CORPORATE WORSHIP and its place in honoring God and benefitting people (John 4:23)
5. We believe EXCELLENCE honors God and inspires people (Proverbs 22:29)
6. We believe the church should operate as a loving community of servants having been EQUIPPED BY LEADERSHIP empowering them to minister through their spiritual gifts.
7. We believe SMALL GROUPS facilitate building vital relationships with other people (Acts 2:46-47b)
8. We believe we must REACH THE LOST from our neighbors to the unreached of the world (Great Commission- Matthew 28:19-20)
9. We believe the church should be CULTURALLY RELEVANT while remaining doctrinally pure (I Cor. 9:19-23)
10. We believe in expressing God’s love to the POOR AND NEEDY in tangible acts of kindness (Duet. 15:7)
11. We believe in the HEALTH AND SUCCESS OF FAMILIES AND MARRIAGES (I Tim. 5:8)
12. We believe in the importance of CHILDREN AND YOUTH and in the development of their spiritual capacity (Matthew 19:14).

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