What We Believe

Though we do not have an official creed,
these are some of the basic beliefs of our faith:

 The Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, . . .

• is the inspired, written Word of God;
• is the final authority for Christian faith and living;
• is historically reliable.

God. . .

• exists eternally in three persons—Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
• is the Creator of all things;
• is holy, perfect in love and righteous in all ways;
• is fully revealed in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ. . .

• is God's incarnate Son;
• was born of a virgin and took the form of man;
• was fully divine and fully human;
• was crucified as a sacrifice and only atonement for our sins;
• rose from the dead, according to scriptures;
• returned to heaven to prepare a place for us;
• will come again to receive believers into the presence of God.

The Holy Spirit. . .

• leads us into all truth;
• convicts us of sin;
• guides us to repent and confess Christ as Savior;
• lives in and teaches us;
• empowers us by His presence to live a holy life.

Men and women. . .

• were created in God's image;
• were tempted by Satan and rebelled against God;
• are separated from God because of sin;
• can be forgiven through repentance and personal faith in Christ;
• and therefore live with him eternally;

The Church . . .

• is the living body of Christ who is its head;
• is composed of all who have received Christ as Savior and accept Him as Lord;
• is called to unity among all believers;
• is on mission for Christ in the world.

The Kingdom of God...

• is a present and coming reality in the world;
• is characterized by reconciliation and peacemaking;
• calls us to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God;
• will be consummated at Christ's return with the final judgment separating the righteous and unrighteous.

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