Order of core beliefs
The Bible
We believe that the Bible, both Old and New Testament, are the inspired Word of God. These Scriptures are the revealed will of God to mankind and are the only infallible guide to Christian faith and practice. Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Hebrews1:3
The Godhead
We believe in one God, the Creator, Preserver, and Ruler of all things, infinite in being and perfect in justice, wisdom, holiness, truth and love. He exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Psalms 19:9; 90:1-2, 103:19; 1 Kings 8:23; Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 6:3; John 5:17; 14:16-17; Ephesians 2:18
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour. As the Eternal Son of God, Jesus took upon Himself human form and, being born of the virgin Mary, united (perfectly) the divine and human nature. Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25; John 1; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14
We believe that God provided salvation from sin for mankind through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ upon the cross. In this way, Jesus took upon Himself the penalty of our sin and all who believe in Him are justified on the foundation of His sacrificial death. Matthew 20:28; Hebrews 9:11-12; 1 Corinthians 15:1; Romans 3:22-26, 6:23; 1 Peter 3:18; Galatians 3:13; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 John 1:6-7
We believe that on the third day Jesus Christ rose (physically) from the dead, that He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand, where He intercedes for us until the time of His coming again. Then He will come personally and visibly to complete His saving work and to consummate is witnessed by the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit and the ministry of the gifts of the Spirit. John 16:8-11; Acts 5:30-32; John 14:16-18,26; Ephesians 3:16; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 27-31; Romans 12:3-8
Mankind
We believe that mankind was created in righteousness and holiness in the image of God, that he was endowed with the power of rational and responsible choice in view of moral ends, and that his purpose was to glorify God. Genesis 1:27; Colossians 3:10; Acts 17:24-28
Through the test of his obedience, mankind (through Adam) fell from grace, was alienated from God and now lives under the curse of sin. In sin, mankind is separated from God and unable to save himself, physically or spiritually. Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12, 3:10-23; Ephesians 4:18
Salvation
We believe that salvation is wholly by grace, that God desires each person to seek Him, to repent of their sin, and to live a life characterized by obedience and holiness. We believe that those who are Christians are so not only in name but by their actions and faith, that they have acknowledged Jesus Christ to be their Saviour and Lord of their life and are growing in their knowledge of His Word and will. The Christian life is a process of repentance and renewal that will not be complete until He calls the Christian home to be with Him. Ephesians 2:18-19; Romans 5:9, 4:4-5,8; 1 John 5:11-13; Philippians 1:6
Sacraments
We believe that the sacraments of the New Testament are Baptism and the Lord’s supper; that believers in regular church standing only, can participate in the Lord’s Supper; that believers and their households only, can consistently be admitted to the ordinance of Baptism; and that is their duty, as well as a privilege, of the former to dedicate their households unto God in this ordinance. Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 22: 19-20; Acts 2:42-47, 16:31; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; Galatians 3:26-28
Marriage
“Because God had ordained marriage and defined it as a covenant relationship between a man, a woman, and Himself,” we will only recognize marriages between a biological man and a biological woman (Genesis 2:20b-25). Further, the pastors and staff of this Church shall only participate in weddings and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman. Finally, the facilities and property of this church shall only host weddings between one man and one woman.
