March 3, 2018

What We Believe

OUR FAITH

GOD – There is one God, the creator of heaven and earth, who exists eternally in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

JESUS – That Jesus Christ was God manifest in the flesh. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed divine miracles, and died for our sins on the cross. He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and now intercedes for His followers as He sits at the right hand of God. He will return again; literally and visibly, to judge the world.

HOLY SPIRIT – The Holy Spirit regenerates all those who come to Christ in faith. Through His indwelling presence, the Spirit equips, empowers and sanctifies every genuine believer.

SALVATION – Although made in the image of God; human beings are born with a sinful nature, a condition which causes us to rebel against the ways of God. Our sin separates us from God and the only way we can be reconciled to Him is through faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning death on the cross. Salvation is by grace through faith, apart from human effort and good works.

BIBLE – Is the divine inspiration of the Bible. The Old and New Testaments as originally given by God are infallible, entirely trustworthy and have supreme authority in matters of faith and conduct.

CHURCH – The Church is not a building; it is a people. The Church is comprised of every person who has repented of their sin and put their faith in Jesus Christ. Christ is the head of the Church, which is His body.

ETERNITY –One day every person who has ever lived will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Those who have rejected Christ will perish in their sins and experience eternal separation from God