Our Beliefs

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father, meaning He is wholly God and wholly man. Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again some day to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make people aware of their sins and 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 spiritual gifts when they are saved, to be used in service to the church and bring God glory. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

The Bible, both the old and new testaments, is God’s Word to us. It is 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 error.

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Humans were created innocent and pure, in perfect fellowship with God, but that fellowship was broken through the sin of Adam. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life; therefore, all humans are in need of forgiveness and redemption.

Salvation is God’s free gift to all people 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. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith.

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you are genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

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 united with Him is Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places for eternal existence.