The Essentials We Believe
About God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

 

Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14

 

About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday.

 

Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14, 15; I Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13.

 

About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

 

II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16: Ephesians 1:13, 5:18; Galatians 5:25

 

About the Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

 

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160,12:6; Proverbs 30:5.

 

About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separated people from God and causes many problems in life.

 

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2

 

About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. We must turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith to be saved. Eternal life begins the moment one is baptized into Christ by faith.

 

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1, Romans 6:3-4

 

About Immersion
We practice baptism by immersion under water—the way Jesus was baptized, and the way the Bible commands.

 

“…having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” Colossians 2:12

 

About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, and by the willing life of the Christian. We are challenged to be faithful until we die. As long as we are trying to do what is right, God continuously forgives us our sins.

 

John 10:29, 1:7; Revelation 2:10; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10,14; I Peter 1:3-5, I John 1:7-9

 

About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

 

John 2:25, 3:16, 5:11-13, Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8, 2:44,46.

Mission Statement
Through prayer, praise,
and the grace of God,
we will minister to
each other and to our community with Christ’s love and acceptance.

 

Purpose
We exist as a church to uphold God’s standards for righteous living and teach Biblical truth, while demonstrating the love
of Christ.

 

 

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