Statement of Faith
About God
We believe God exists and that he created the universe. He not only sustains all things, he has made man (male and female) in his image. He is present everywhere, desires a relationship with each of us, and responds to prayer offered in faith. He is the one Lord of the earth and is the Father of Jesus Christ.
About Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the only begotten (only kind, unique) Son of God who gave his life as the Savior of the world. He lived a sinless life and was raised from the dead according to the scriptures and the testimony of the apostles. His kingdom was initiated at his birth and will someday culminate in the ultimate and utter destruction of sin, evil and death. According to the book of the Revelation, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Forever.
About The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, the Father and the Son are co-equal, three persons of the the triune God. This mysterious nature of God is referred to as the Holy Trinity. He is the Comforter and he is also the one who convinces and convicts men and women of sin. He leads believers into truth and his redemptive purpose is expressed by directing men and women to Jesus.
About Man
Men and women are sinners by birth and by choice. Each man or woman is born in the image of God but that image is marred. Each person can only be made righteous or justified in God's sight by the atonement provided in the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ on the cross. It is God's will that all men and women come into relationship with him by accepting the work of Christ and personally acknowledging their need for Christ. A new lifestyle emerges as eternal life takes root.
About the Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God through which God speaks to the world. It is God's only word to show us how to believe and live. By reading it each person finds wisdom, truth, faith, purity and power.
About the Church
The Church is made up of people of every race, from every country, from all times, who believe in and have called out to Jesus Christ. Together they constitute the Church. The church is not a building but a body and its members are called the Body of Christ. Jesus' last command to his followers was to go into the world and preach and teach about him and help others to become like Christ (disciples) through personal repentance. After someone joins the Church universal (by calling out to Christ and being saved) it is imperative for them to experience and express their faith by committing to a local church and supporting its mission in every way.
About the Sacraments
We believe the church has two sacraments that serve both as an outward sign of faith in Christ and a continuing obedience to his commands. These are: Baptism and Communion.