Core
Beliefs
The Bible
We believe the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. Given by God through divinely appointed authors, Scripture is His perfect and trustworthy revelation of Himself to humanity. It is true in all that it affirms, without any mixture of error, and stands as the final authority for faith, theology, morality, and daily life.
The Bible contains the unfolding story of God’s redeeming work throughout history and reveals the principles by which He judges and restores humanity. Therefore, it remains—until the end of the age—the true center of Christian unity and the standard by which all human conduct, beliefs, and teachings are to be measured. All Scripture ultimately points to and testifies about Jesus Christ, who is Himself the fullness and focus of God’s revelation.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; John 17:17; Luke 24:27; Hebrews 1:1–2
God
We believe in one living and true God, the Creator of the universe, the source of all life, and the sustainer of all things. He is infinite in power, perfect in wisdom and goodness, and sovereign over all things. God is personal, spiritual, and intelligent—the Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. His knowledge is complete and eternal, encompassing all things past, present, and future, including the free choices of humanity. To Him alone we owe our highest love, reverence, and obedience.
God has revealed Himself as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are distinct in personhood and role, yet perfectly united in nature, essence, and being—co-equal and co-eternal, without division or contradiction.
Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Nehemiah 9:6; Acts 17:24–28; Isaiah 46:9–10; Psalm 139:1–6; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1–3
Jesus
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and came to us as fully God and fully man. He lived without sin, perfectly revealed the Father, fulfilled God’s law, and announced the kingdom of God.
We believe Jesus died on the cross in our place to redeem us from sin. He truly died, was buried, and rose bodily from the grave on the third day. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of the Father, where He serves as our one mediator and reconciles us to God.
We believe Jesus will return personally and gloriously to judge the living and the dead and to bring His redemptive work to completion. Until then, He reigns as Lord and is present with all who believe through the Holy Spirit.
John 1:1–3, 14; Luke 1:30–35; Hebrews 4:15; Matthew 5:17; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Acts 1:9–11; 1 Timothy 2:5; Philippians 2:9–11
Salvation
We believe salvation is God’s gracious work to rescue and restore all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. It is offered freely to everyone who repents and believes, but it can only be received through personal faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus secured eternal redemption for all who trust in Him.
Salvation is entirely by God’s grace, received through faith, and not earned by our effort. From beginning to end, God is the One who saves—making us new, declaring us righteous, making us holy, and one day bringing His work in us to completion.
Mark 1:15; John 3:3–8; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9–13; Ephesians 2:8–10; Titus 3:4–7; Romans 8:29–30; 1 Peter 1:3–5
Life
We believe everyone redeemed by Christ is called to live in a way that reflects the gospel. By the Holy Spirit, believers are empowered to grow in holiness, love, humility, and obedience to God’s Word. The Christian life flows from God’s grace, not our own strength, and shows itself in love for God, love for others, and a growing desire to become more like Jesus in every part of life.
We believe following Jesus is both personal and communal. God calls us to grow together in the Church, encourage one another, carry one another’s burdens, and serve the world for the sake of the gospel. Though we still face weakness and temptation, God faithfully sustains us, sanctifies us, and will complete the good work He has begun in us.
Ephesians 4:1–6; Galatians 5:16–25; John 15:4–5; Romans 12:1–2; Colossians 3:12–17; Hebrews 10:24–25; Philippians 1:6; Titus 2:11–14
The Gospel
We believe the gospel is the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ. Through His life, death, resurrection, and reign, Jesus saves sinners, reconciles us to God, and brings us into His kingdom. This good news is received by grace through faith, not earned by our works, and it is the only hope of salvation for the world.
We also believe the gospel is not only the message by which we are saved, but the truth by which we live. The same grace that rescues us also teaches us, shapes us, and sends us. As followers of Jesus, we seek to live gospel-shaped lives marked by repentance, faith, love, holiness, humility, reconciliation, and joyful witness to Christ.
Mark 1:14–15; Romans 1:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:5–6; Titus 2:11–14