Statement of Faith
God
The Church
The Bible
We hold that within the one supreme and sovereign God, there are three distinct and eternal persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, collectively known as the Trinity. We affirm that God perfect, almighty, all-knowing, ever-present, perfectly loving,infinite, and unchanging.
Scripture References:
Deuteronomy 6:4; Deuteronomy 4:39; 1 Corinthians 8:4; John 17:1-3; Philippians 1:2.
The Bible
The Church
The Bible
We recognize the Bible as the 66 divinely inspired books that have been historically acknowledged by the Protestant Church as the Canon.
We affirm that the Bible is the inspired and flawless Word of God, fully reliable in all it speaks of. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the true author of Scripture, guiding holy men of ancient times as they recorded God’s divine message. We uphold the complete sufficiency of the Bible, which contains everything necessary for Christian faith and living, serving as the ultimate authority for believers.
Scripture References: Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:18; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; 2 Peter 3:15-16.
The Church
The Church
The Church
We believe that the Church is made up of all followers of Jesus Christ across all ages, and that it has always been God's eternal purpose to establish the Church as His bride and His body, through which He would reveal His boundless wisdom to the world. We believe that the Church was designed to function as a diverse and multifaceted body within the world to effectively serve and minister to the specific needs of the local communities in which it exists.
We affirm that every Christian plays a vital role in Gods redemptive plan.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 2:9-10; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Revelation 1:6; 20:6.
Salvation
The Return of Jesus Christ
Honoring God in Worship
We believe that humanity is inherently fallen and has inherited sin from the first man, Adam. We affirm that Jesus Christ, who was God in human form—fully divine and fully human—came to earth, faced every temptation as we do, yet remained without sin. We believe that Jesus Christ died, as recorded in Scripture, for the sins of all humanity as a substitutionary sacrifice. We also believe that He rose from the dead on the third day. Redemption can only be found through faith in Jesus Christ, focusing particularly on His death, resurrection, and Lordship. We believe that salvation is entirely a free gift of God’s grace, given to those He has chosen to redeem. Nonetheless, this does not absolve humanity of its responsibility to respond in faith and obedience to God's plan for salvation as revealed in His Word.
Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-20, 24-25, Acts 2:38; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:19, 2:9; Mark 2:5-8John 5:18, 8:58, 1:1.
Honoring God in Worship
The Return of Jesus Christ
Honoring God in Worship
We affirm that both the Old and New Testaments provide clear guidelines on what is acceptable in public worship.We believe that worship services should be meaningful, well-structured, and
held regularly. We believe that praise and worship should be centered on God, marked by holiness and sincerity, fully reflecting the believer's gratitude for God and the redemption He alone offers. We believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit should be actively present in every service, used in accordance with biblical guidelines to build up the congregation and demonstrate God’s love to all.
Scripture References: Colossians 3:16-17;Psalm 33:1-3; Leviticus 11:4; 1 Peter 1:16; Ephesians 1:4; 5:27.
The Return of Jesus Christ
The Return of Jesus Christ
The Return of Jesus Christ
We affirm that at the end of Christ's millennial reign with His Church, there will be two judgments. The first will judge all people according to their deeds: those who placed their trust in Jesus will receive resurrected, immortal bodies and eternal life (Heaven); those who chose wickedness will also receive immortal bodies but face eternal punishment in the lake of fire (Hell). The second judgment, meant only for believers, will be when God bestows rewards and crowns based on the Christian service each individual carried out.
Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:10; Acts 1:11; Titus 2:11-13; Matthew 24:44.
Baptism
Reaching Other Evangelism
Supporting
We hold that the Lord Jesus Christ instructed His Church to observe two sacred ordinances: Water Baptism and Holy Communion. We believe that Water Baptism serves as a public declaration of the believer’s commitment to Christ, embracing a Christian way of life, and renouncing all false beliefs and past sinful behaviors.
We believe that Holy Communion is a commemorative practice meant solely for believers, through which we remember the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ. This observance also symbolizes our continued fellowship with Him and demonstrates our faith to the world.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20.
Supporting
Reaching Other Evangelism
Supporting
We affirm that giving should reflect the believer's financial situation, be sacrificial, and done regularly. We also believe that Christians should give as a covenantal act, reaffirming their devotion to God, with the anticipation of His blessings being poured into their lives.
We hold that Scripture instructs Christians to honor the Lord by dedicating the first portion (tithe) of their earnings to the church, supporting the ministry's work and aiding the continuous spread of God’s kingdom on earth.
Scripture References:Malachi 3:8-10; Proverbs 3:9; Deuteronomy 26:12-13; Matthew 6:19-2:16.
Reaching Other Evangelism
Reaching Other Evangelism
Reaching Other Evangelism
We believe that the Church's purpose is to reach all of humanity with the message of the Gospel. We hold that God has established the preaching of the Gospel as the primary means for people to learn about His plan of salvation, so that through faith and confession in the person and work of Jesus Christ, they may be saved.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20;