What We Believe
STATEMENTS OF FAITH WE AFFIRM AND TEACH
The Scriptures are Infallible, carry authority, and are Inspired by God
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- Romans 15:4
- 2 Peter 1:20-21
Jesus Christ is God’s Son who came in a body, died on a cross, rose on the 3rd day, and ascended to the right hand of the Father in Heaven
- John 1:1
- John 1:14
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
- Ephesians 1:20-22
- 1 Peter 3:22
God is 3 in 1 - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Matthew 3:16-17
- Matthew 28:19
Jesus’ Blood has paid for the forgiveness of sin, establishing us in a right relationship with God again
- 1 John 1:7
- Ephesians 1:7
- Hebrews 9:22
- Romans 5:1
- Romans 5:9-11
In Christ, we have continual access to God
- Ephesians 2:18
- Hebrews 4:16
- Ephesians 3:12
- 1 John 5:14-15
The baptism of the Holy Spirit and His gifts are available for all believers
- Acts 2:38-39
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
- Matthew 3:11
- 1 Peter 4:10
- Luke 11:13
Sin entered the world because of Adam’s disobedience but through Christ God is redeeming all things
- Romans 5:12
- Romans 5:18-19
- Romans 8:20-22
- Colossians 1:20-22
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
- Galatians 3:13-14
Salvation is a free gift given based on the grace of God, not of a person’s self-effort or works
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- Romans 5:15
- Romans 3:24
- Galatians 2:16
- Galatians 5:4
All of God’s creation reveals aspects of who God is and what He’s like but Jesus Christ is the perfect representation of the Father in Heaven
- Romans 1:20
- Colossians 1:15-16
- Psalm 19:1-4
- Hebrews 1:3
- John 14:9-10
- John 5:19
Every person is created in God’s image, is valuable, and has purpose for their life
- Genesis 1:26-27
- Psalm 139:13-14
- Ephesians 2:10
- Isaiah 43:7
Christians are called to advance God’s Kingdom on the earth
- Luke 9:2
- Matthew 28:18-20
- Acts 1:8
- Matthew 6:10
- Mark 16:17-20
