The Gospel

We believe the gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is the central truth of the Bible, the foundation of our faith, and the fuel for Christian living. 

Every person has sinned and fallen short of God’s good standard (Romans 3:23). The just payment for our sins against God is death and separation from God (Romans 6:23). But there is good news. God loved us so much that while we were still sinners he sent Christ to die for us (Romans 5:8). Christ paid the penalty for our sins on our behalf by giving his life upon the cross. His victory over sin was declared through his resurrection on Easter. And now, all who repent of their sins and profess faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will be saved (Romans 10:9).

For those who have made Christ their Lord and Savior, they no longer will receive the just judgment for their sins against God (Romans 8:1). Christ substituted his perfect, sinless record for their sinful record when he died on the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21). Therefore, those who are saved, are saved by the grace of God through faith in what Christ has done for them and not by their own works (Ephesians 2:8).

Those who profess faith in Christ receive eternal life with God (John 3:16). They are filled with the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit of God (Romans 6:10). They are given a new identity as sons and daughters of God (John 1:12). And they are given a new purpose as God’s representatives on Earth (2 Corinthians 5:20).

God

We believe in one true God eternally existing as three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The triune God is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 3:16–17, Matthew 28:19; John 16:7–15; Hebrews 1:2–3

The Bible

We believe the Bible is God’s Word and is the sole authority for all of our beliefs and practices. It conveys a true and accurate depiction of God, His work in history, and His love for humanity. We believe the Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient Word. 

Psalm 19:7–10; 2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21

Humanity

We believe that all humans were created in the image and likeness of God and possesses intrinsic dignity and worth. Humans were created by God to bring Him glory, worship Him, and enjoy Him. As God’s image bearers, humans were meant to reflect God’s goodness, authority, creativity, and love toward the rest of creation. 

Sin

Sin is anything we think, do, or say that defies God’s good design or laws. Every person is sinful and has fallen short of God’s good and glorious standard. The payment for sin is death and eternal seperation from God. We believe that sin has fractured all things leaving the world in desperate need of salvation. Salvation from sin and its consequences is received by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. 

Joshua 1:18; John 3:16; Acts 2:22–39; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23; 1 John 3:4; Romans 3:21–24

The Church

We believe that the Church is the body of Christ sent into the world to shine forth the glory of God and carry His gospel message as ambassadors for His kingdom. The Christian life is not meant to be in isolation. Therefore, every believer should be part of a local church where they are encouraged, equipped, and sent as a disciple-maker.

Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21; Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 28:19-20; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

The Future

God, in His own time, will bring the world to its appropriate end. Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly to the earth. The dead will be raised, and Jesus will judge the living and the dead. Those who have placed their faith in Christ’s atoning death and resurrection will be resurrected to eternal life with God. Those who have not placed their faith in Christ will be resurrected to eternal judgement. 

Matthew 16:27; Matthew 24:27-44; Acts 1:11; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; Revelation 20-22