BELIEF STATEMENTS

In order to give a general view of our beliefs as a church we have provided these brief statements; however, this is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of faith.

THE BIBLE
The Bible (all of the books of the Old and New testaments) is the true written message of God to us. It is without fault, completely trustworthy, and we base our life on it. It is the final authority on all matters to which it speaks. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 19:7-11)

SALVATION
It is attained by grace through faith alone. This faith is demonstrated within the life of the believer through good works. It is not something that we earn or deserve, it is a free gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8-10, James 2:14-24, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 3:16, 14:6; Romans 3:28, 8:31-39)

JESUS
He existed forever as God but took on humanity to offer his life as the only perfect sacrifice for all people. He is both fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, was persecuted, suffered, and ultimately died on the cross. He rose physically from the dead, and one day will return to earth to reign forever with those who are His. (Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:1-14, 8:40, 58, 11:33, Acts 1:9-11, Romans 5:8-10, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:8)

HUMANITY
Humans are created special and precious in the image of God. Each life has value. But each one has fallen short of God’s perfect standard and is in need of salvation. We are inherently bad, not ultimately good. Humans are incapable of saving themselves and need a Savior. (Genesis 1:26, Romans 3, 5:12-19, Ephesians 2:1-3, 4:18-19)

THE TRINITY
It is the human explanation for the unexplainable reality that there is One God who exists forever in perfect community as three persons—God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26-27, Deuteronomy 6:4, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:8)