What we believe

The Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only standard against which all things must be compared.

2 Timothy 3:14–17 · 2 Peter 1:20–21

God

There is only one true God, who has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent "I Am". God is revealed as a Godhead, eternally co-equal in three persons — not three Gods but one, not one person but three: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Genesis 1:26 · Mark 12:29 · Matthew 28:19

The Deity of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary — fully God and fully man in one person.

Luke 1:30–35 · John 1:1 · Philippians 2:5–8

Redemption

Through Jesus Christ mankind receives forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Salvation is received through repentance, faith, and accepting it as a free gift from God — never deserved or earned.

John 14:6 · John 3:16 · Acts 4:12 · Ephesians 2:8–9

The Holy Spirit

We believe that Jesus Christ baptizes Christians with the Holy Spirit, and that this baptism is promised to every believer. God never removed the gifts of the Spirit.

Matthew 3:11 · Acts 10:44–46 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

Apart from these core doctrinal essentials, there are many areas on which intelligent and godly believers hold different views. With these issues, members of our church are free to hold their own opinions and engage in respectful dialogue.