Our Beliefs

The Holy Scripture

God has revealed all that is necessary for life and salvation in the sixty-six books of the Bible, which is the Word of God. All Scripture is inerrant and  infallible, transmitted through human authors by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Scripture alone is the final authority in all  matters of doctrine and practice. The authority of Scripture is derived from its Author and not from the opinions of men. 

God and the Trinity

There is one true and  living God 1 who exists in three eternally distinct persons : the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one in  being, united in purpose, and equally worthy of  glory and adoration. God is invisible, eternal, omni-present, almighty, all-knowing, unchanging, dependent upon none, sovereign, righteous, holy, just, gracious, loving, merciful, patient, and good . 

Creation

God created all that  now exists in six days and from nothing, and it was all very good. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit acted together in the work of  creation. Out of all living things, only man was created in  God's image. God granted him dominion over all lesser forms of life and over  the earth itself. 

The Birth and Life of Christ

God sent His Son into the world to save His people from their sins. Conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, Jesus was and is both God and man. He was tempted in all things yet without sin, living the perfect life of righteousness on behalf of His people.

The Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ

Christ died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for sin, forever finishing the substitutionary work of atonement for His people by his blood. On the third day,  Jesus rose bodily from the grave. The resurrection affirms the deity and authority of Christ and assures believers of their future bodily resurrection. Jesus ascended into heaven to appear in the presence of God as our perpetual High Priest, presenting Himself as the only acceptable sacrifice for sin. He is the one and only Mediator between God and men, and Head of  His church. He intercedes forever on behalf of His people and rules over all things for their sake. 

Salvation through Christ Alone

Salvation from sin is possible only through Christ, and Christ alone. Salvation is by grace, through faith.

Eph 2:8-10 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 

The Return of Christ

The Lord Jesus Christ shall come again to raise the dead bodily, both righteous and unrighteous. The justified shall enjoy everlasting life in the presence of God in heaven, while the unjustified shall eternally endure God's wrath in hell. 

The Glory of God
Christians must live for God's glory alone through their awareness and enjoyment of His Person, submission to His authority, and reliance upon His goodness. In truth, all things that have or will transpire, serve to glorify God as their highest purpose. For of Him and through Him and to Him are all  things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)